Ireland Human Resources in Science & Technology (2025)
Ireland's Human Resources in Science & Technology: 67.6 % of active population (25–64) in 2025, +1.3pp YoY. Eurostat (HRST_ST_NCAT), 2000–2025.
Ireland (2025)
67.6
% of active population (25–64)
+1.3pp YoY
YoY Change
+1.3pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
26
years of data
Data
| Year | % of active population (25–64) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 67.6 | +1.3pp |
| 2024 | 66.3 | +1.9pp |
| 2023 | 64.4 | +0.6pp |
| 2022 | 63.8 | +0.8pp |
| 2021 | 63 | +2.2pp |
| 2020 | 60.8 | +2.8pp |
| 2019 | 58 | +0.8pp |
| 2018 | 57.2 | +0.6pp |
| 2017 | 56.6 | +1.7pp |
| 2016 | 54.9 | +0.7pp |
| 2015 | 54.2 | +1.1pp |
| 2014 | 53.1 | +0.3pp |
| 2013 | 52.8 | +0.9pp |
| 2012 | 51.9 | +1.6pp |
| 2011 | 50.3 | +2.8pp |
| 2010 | 47.5 | +1.3pp |
| 2009 | 46.2 | +1.7pp |
| 2008 | 44.5 | +1.1pp |
| 2007 | 43.4 | +3.3pp |
| 2006 | 40.1 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Ireland recorded 67.6 % of active population (25–64) in 2025. The most recent year-on-year change was +1.3pp. The historical series (2000–2025) shows a peak of 67.6 in 2025 and a trough of 32.4 in 2000.
Data sourced from Eurostat via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability.
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 human resources in science & technology in Ireland, published by Eurostat. Data covers 2000–2025 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2025. Eurostat typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 67.6 % of active population (25–64) in 2025 and reached its lowest recorded value of 32.4 in 2000. The latest reading of 67.6 in 2025 represents a year-on-year change of +1.3pp.