Ireland Employment Rate: Workers Aged 55–64
Ireland Employment Rate: Workers Aged 55–64 published by Eurostat, covering Ireland at annual frequency (2005–2024).
Ireland (2024)
68.1
% of population (55–64)
+0.4pp YoY
YoY Change
+0.4pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
20
years of data
Data
| Year | % of population (55–64) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 68.1 | +0.4pp |
| 2023 | 67.7 | +0.8pp |
| 2022 | 66.9 | +4.0pp |
| 2021 | 62.9 | +1.1pp |
| 2020 | 61.8 | +0.0pp |
| 2019 | 61.8 | +1.4pp |
| 2018 | 60.4 | +2.0pp |
| 2017 | 58.4 | +1.6pp |
| 2016 | 56.8 | +1.4pp |
| 2015 | 55.4 | +2.8pp |
| 2014 | 52.6 | +1.4pp |
| 2013 | 51.2 | +1.9pp |
| 2012 | 49.3 | -0.8pp |
| 2011 | 50.1 | -0.1pp |
| 2010 | 50.2 | -1.0pp |
| 2009 | 51.2 | -2.6pp |
| 2008 | 53.8 | +0.0pp |
| 2007 | 53.8 | +0.7pp |
| 2006 | 53.1 | +1.5pp |
| 2005 | 51.6 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Ireland recorded 68.1 % of population (55–64) in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was +0.4pp. The historical series (2005–2024) shows a peak of 68.1 in 2024 and a trough of 49.3 in 2012.
Data sourced from Eurostat via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability within the European statistical framework.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks ireland employment rate: workers aged 55–64 in Ireland, published by Eurostat. Data covers 2005–2024 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2024. Eurostat typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 68.1 % of population (55–64) in 2024 and reached its lowest recorded value of 49.3 in 2012. The latest reading of 68.1 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of +0.4pp.