Ireland Labour Force Participation Rate (2025)
Ireland's Labour Force Participation Rate: 78.4 % of population (15–64) in 2025, +0.5pp YoY. Eurostat (LFSA_ARGAN), 2005–2025.
Ireland (2025)
78.4
% of population (15–64)
+0.5pp YoY
YoY Change
+0.5pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
21
years of data
Data
| Year | % of population (15–64) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 78.4 | +0.5pp |
| 2024 | 77.9 | +0.4pp |
| 2023 | 77.5 | +0.7pp |
| 2022 | 76.8 | +2.2pp |
| 2021 | 74.6 | +2.7pp |
| 2020 | 71.9 | -1.4pp |
| 2019 | 73.3 | +0.4pp |
| 2018 | 72.9 | +0.2pp |
| 2017 | 72.7 | unchanged |
| 2016 | 72.7 | +0.6pp |
| 2015 | 72.1 | +0.3pp |
| 2014 | 71.8 | unchanged |
| 2013 | 71.8 | +0.7pp |
| 2012 | 71.1 | -0.1pp |
| 2011 | 71.2 | -0.4pp |
| 2010 | 71.6 | -1.4pp |
| 2009 | 73 | -1.8pp |
| 2008 | 74.8 | -0.8pp |
| 2007 | 75.6 | +3.7pp |
| 2006 | 71.9 | +1.1pp |
About this Dataset
Ireland recorded 78.4 % of population (15–64) in 2025. The latest change was +0.5pp. Across 2005–2025 the series ranges from 70.8 % of population (15–64) in 2005 to 78.4 % of population (15–64) in 2025.
This page tracks the labour force participation rate (ages 15-64) in Ireland over time.
Data sourced from Eurostat via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised methodology intended for cross-country comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
This page tracks the labour force participation rate (ages 15-64) in Ireland over time. 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, 78.4 % of population (15–64) in 2025, up from a low of 70.8 % of population (15–64) in 2005. The latest change was +0.5pp.