Account, in labor force in Ireland

Ireland: Account, in labor force was 98.6% in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)
98.6%
Change on year
down 1.1%
World rank
20th
of 99 countries
All-time high
99.6%
in 2021
All-time low
95.7%
in 2011
Years of data
5
2011–2024

Account, in labor force in Ireland, 2011–2024

0204060801002011201720242011: 95.7 % age 15+2014: 98 % age 15+2017: 98.1 % age 15+2021: 99.6 % age 15+2024: 98.6 % age 15+

Source: Global Findex database. Measured in % age 15+.

Analysis

In 2024, account, in labor force in Ireland stood at 98.6%.

The figure is down 1.1% on the previous year and up 0.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, account, in labor force in Ireland peaked at 99.6% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 95.7%, in 2011.

That places Ireland 20th out of 99 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

Account, in labor force in Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Account, in labor force (% age 15+) in Ireland, 2011 to 2024.
Year % age 15+ Change
2011 95.7%
2014 98.0% +2.4%
2017 98.1% +0.1%
2021 99.6% +1.6%
2024 98.6% -1.1%

Ireland compared with similar countries

  • Ireland's 98.6% is above the median for high income countries, which is 98.5%, 1.0× the median. (39 countries reporting)
  • Ireland's 98.6% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 96.8%, 1.0× the median. (37 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 97.3% 95.7% 98.1% 3
2020s 99.1% 98.6% 99.6% 2

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 17 Denmark 98.8% compare
  2. 18 Estonia 98.7% compare
  3. 19 Australia 98.7% compare
  4. 21 United States 98.5% compare
  5. 22 Sweden 98.5% compare
  6. 23 Cyprus 98.2% compare

See the full ranking of 111 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is account, in labor force in Ireland?
Account, in labor force in Ireland was 98.6% in 2024, according to Global Findex database.
What is the highest account, in labor force recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 99.6% in 2021.
What is the lowest account, in labor force recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 95.7% in 2011.
How does Ireland rank for account, in labor force?
Ireland ranks 20th out of 99 countries with data for 2024.
Is account, in labor force rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Ireland data come from?
The figures come from Global Findex database, published as part of Account, in labor force (% age 15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Account, in labor force (% age 15+)
Unit
% age 15+
Source
Global Findex database
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
111 places, 555 data points, 2011–2024
Last refreshed

The percentage of respondents who report having an account (by themselves or together with someone else) at a bank or another type of financial institution (see the definition for "financial institution account") or report personally using a mobile money service in the past year (see the definition for "mobile money account"), in labor force (% age 15+)