Loss of citizenship by sex and new citizenship in Ireland

Ireland: Loss of citizenship by sex and new citizenship was 34 Number in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
34 Number
Change on year
down 44.3%
World rank
16th
of 23 countries
All-time high
61 Number
in 2022
All-time low
0 Number
in 2008
Years of data
14
2008–2023

Loss of citizenship by sex and new citizenship in Ireland, 2008–2023

02040602008201520232008: 0 Number2009: 32 Number2010: 24 Number2011: 30 Number2012: 32 Number2013: 38 Number2015: 34 Number2016: 2 Number2018: 1 Number2019: 47 Number2020: 23 Number2021: 41 Number2022: 61 Number2023: 34 Number

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.

Analysis

The most recent figure for loss of citizenship by sex and new citizenship in Ireland is 34 Number, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 44.3% on the previous year and down 10.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, loss of citizenship by sex and new citizenship in Ireland peaked at 61 Number in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0 Number, in 2008.

That places Ireland 16th out of 23 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Loss of citizenship by sex and new citizenship in Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Loss of citizenship by sex and new citizenship in Ireland, 2008 to 2023.
Year Number Change
2008 0 Number —
2009 32 Number —
2010 24 Number -25.0%
2011 30 Number +25.0%
2012 32 Number +6.7%
2013 38 Number +18.8%
2015 34 Number -10.5%
2016 2 Number -94.1%
2018 1 Number -50.0%
2019 47 Number +4600.0%
2020 23 Number -51.1%
2021 41 Number +78.3%
2022 61 Number +48.8%
2023 34 Number -44.3%

Ireland compared with similar countries

  • Ireland's 34 Number is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 70 Number, 49% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
  • Ireland's 34 Number is below the median for high income countries, which is 70 Number, 49% of the median. (15 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Loss of citizenship by sex and new citizenship in Ireland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2019 +4600.0% 1 Number 47 Number

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 16 Number 0 Number 32 Number 2
2010s 26 Number 1 Number 47 Number 8
2020s 39.75 Number 23 Number 61 Number 4

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 13 Estonia 70 Number compare
  2. 13 Estonia 70 Number compare
  3. 15 Belgium 42 Number compare
  4. 17 Slovenia 33 Number compare
  5. 17 Slovenia 33 Number compare
  6. 19 Denmark 32 Number compare

See the full ranking of 23 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is loss of citizenship by sex and new citizenship in Ireland?
Loss of citizenship by sex and new citizenship in Ireland was 34 Number in 2023, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest loss of citizenship by sex and new citizenship recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 61 Number in 2022.
What is the lowest loss of citizenship by sex and new citizenship recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 0 Number in 2008.
How does Ireland rank for loss of citizenship by sex and new citizenship?
Ireland ranks 16th out of 23 countries with data for 2023.
Is loss of citizenship by sex and new citizenship rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is down 10.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ireland data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Loss of citizenship by sex and new citizenship. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Loss of citizenship by sex and new citizenship
Unit
Number
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
23 places, 340 data points, 2008–2024
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