Ireland Male Employment Rate (20–64) (2025)
Ireland's Male Employment Rate (20–64): 84.7 % of men (20–64) in 2025, +0.2pp YoY. Eurostat (LFSA_ERGAN), 2005–2025.
Ireland (2025)
84.7
% of men (20–64)
+0.2pp YoY
YoY Change
+0.2pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
21
years of data
Data
| Year | % of men (20–64) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 84.7 | +0.2pp |
| 2024 | 84.5 | +0.3pp |
| 2023 | 84.2 | +0.2pp |
| 2022 | 84 | +4pp |
| 2021 | 80 | +0.5pp |
| 2020 | 79.5 | -1.9pp |
| 2019 | 81.4 | +1.1pp |
| 2018 | 80.3 | +1.2pp |
| 2017 | 79.1 | +1.6pp |
| 2016 | 77.5 | +1.4pp |
| 2015 | 76.1 | +2pp |
| 2014 | 74.1 | +2.3pp |
| 2013 | 71.8 | +3pp |
| 2012 | 68.8 | -0.1pp |
| 2011 | 68.9 | -1pp |
| 2010 | 69.9 | -3.2pp |
| 2009 | 73.1 | -8.3pp |
| 2008 | 81.4 | -2.8pp |
| 2007 | 84.2 | +0.8pp |
| 2006 | 83.4 | +0.6pp |
About this Dataset
Ireland recorded 84.7 % of men (20–64) in 2025. The latest change was +0.2pp. Across 2005–2025 the series ranges from 68.8 % of men (20–64) in 2012 to 84.7 % of men (20–64) in 2025.
This page tracks the male employment rate (ages 20-64) in Ireland.
Data sourced from Eurostat via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised methodology intended for cross-country comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
This page tracks the male employment rate (ages 20-64) in Ireland. It is published by Eurostat and updated annually.
The most recent observation covers 2025. Eurostat typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. The series runs 2005–2025 (21 observations).
The series is at its highest recorded level, 84.7 % of men (20–64) in 2025, up from a low of 68.8 % of men (20–64) in 2012. The latest change was +0.2pp.