Total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 in Ireland
Ireland: Total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 was 1.81 million in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 in Ireland, 1983–2016
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
In 2016, total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 in Ireland stood at 1.81 million. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.7% on the previous year and up 16.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 in Ireland peaked at 1.81 million in 2016 and was at its lowest, 925.78, in 1983.
That places Ireland 73rd out of 109 countries with data for 2016, putting it 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 25-64 in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 925.78 | — |
| 1984 | 935.1 | +1.0% |
| 1985 | 935.69 | +0.1% |
| 1986 | 946.34 | +1.1% |
| 1987 | 976.25 | +3.2% |
| 1989 | 979.8 | +0.4% |
| 2004 | 1.48 million | +151021.5% |
| 2005 | 1.50 million | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 1.56 million | +4.3% |
| 2007 | 1.64 million | +5.3% |
| 2008 | 1.69 million | +2.7% |
| 2009 | 1.67 million | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 1.80 million | +7.9% |
| 2014 | 1.80 million | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 1.80 million | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 1.81 million | +0.7% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 1.81 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.27 million, 80% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 1.81 million is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.12 million, 85% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 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.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +151021.5% | 979.8 | 1.48 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 949.83 | 925.78 | 979.8 | 6 |
| 2000s | 1.59 million | 1.48 million | 1.69 million | 6 |
| 2010s | 1.80 million | 1.80 million | 1.81 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More reference data data for Ireland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0921 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 21.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5015 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 in Ireland?
- Total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 in Ireland was 1.81 million in 2016, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 1.81 million in 2016.
- What is the lowest total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 925.78 in 1983.
- How does Ireland rank for total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64?
- Ireland ranks 73rd out of 109 countries with data for 2016.
- Is total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.0%. 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 25-64. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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