Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-24 in Ireland

Ireland: Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-24 was 199,384 in 2016. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2016)
199,384
Change on year
up 3.1%
World rank
72nd
of 109 countries
All-time high
314,069
in 2005
All-time low
305.24
in 1989
Years of data
16
1983–2016

Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-24 in Ireland, 1983–2016

0100.0k200.0k300.0k1983199920161983: 369.91984: 368.21985: 360.81986: 348.61987: 334.81989: 305.22004: 272.8k2005: 314.1k2006: 307.6k2007: 289.2k2008: 289.0k2009: 243.6k2013: 179.9k2014: 202.6k2015: 193.4k2016: 199.4k

Source: World Bank.

Analysis

The most recent figure for total labor force in the sample, aged 15-24 in Ireland is 199,384, measured in 2016.

That represents a change of up 3.1% on the previous year and down 35.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total labor force in the sample, aged 15-24 in Ireland peaked at 314,069 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 305.24, in 1989.

Ireland ranks 72nd of 109 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-24 in Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-24 in Ireland, 1983 to 2016.
Year Value Change
1983 369.86 —
1984 368.15 -0.5%
1985 360.78 -2.0%
1986 348.65 -3.4%
1987 334.83 -4.0%
1989 305.24 -8.8%
2004 272,783 +89265.8%
2005 314,069 +15.1%
2006 307,555 -2.1%
2007 289,192 -6.0%
2008 288,998 -0.1%
2009 243,632 -15.7%
2013 179,888 -26.2%
2014 202,574 +12.6%
2015 193,391 -4.5%
2016 199,384 +3.1%

Ireland compared with similar countries

  • Ireland's 199,384 is above the median for high income countries, which is 199,384, 1.0× the median. (39 countries reporting)
  • Ireland's 199,384 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 171,618, 1.2× the median. (45 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-24 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
2004 +89265.8% 305.24 272,783

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 347.92 305.24 369.86 6
2000s 286,038 243,632 314,069 6
2010s 193,809 179,888 202,574 4

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 69 Greece 241,334 compare
  2. 70 Uruguay 240,610 compare
  3. 71 Serbia 213,591 compare
  4. 73 Georgia 192,635 compare
  5. 74 Puerto Rico 189,329 compare
  6. 75 Bulgaria 185,878 compare

See the full ranking of 109 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is total labor force in the sample, aged 15-24 in Ireland?
Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-24 in Ireland was 199,384 in 2016, according to the World Bank.
What is the highest total labor force in the sample, aged 15-24 recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 314,069 in 2005.
What is the lowest total labor force in the sample, aged 15-24 recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 305.24 in 1989.
How does Ireland rank for total labor force in the sample, aged 15-24?
Ireland ranks 72nd out of 109 countries with data for 2016.
Is total labor force in the sample, aged 15-24 rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is down 35.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ireland data come from?
The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-24. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-24
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
109 places, 1,558 data points, 1970–2021
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