Ireland Mean Age of Women at Birth of First Child (2024)
Ireland's Mean Age of Women at Birth of First Child: 31.2 years in 2024, -0.4 YoY. Eurostat (DEMO_FIND), 2005–2024.
Ireland (2024)
31.2
years
-0.4 YoY
YoY Change
-0.4
years
Trend
down
Series length
18
years of data
Data
| Year | years | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31.2 | -0.4pp |
| 2023 | 31.6 | +0.2pp |
| 2022 | 31.4 | +0.3pp |
| 2021 | 31.1 | +0.2pp |
| 2020 | 30.9 | +0.2pp |
| 2019 | 30.7 | +0.2pp |
| 2018 | 30.5 | +0.2pp |
| 2017 | 30.3 | +0.2pp |
| 2016 | 30.1 | +0.2pp |
| 2015 | 29.9 | +0.1pp |
| 2014 | 29.8 | +0.2pp |
| 2013 | 29.6 | +0.3pp |
| 2012 | 29.3 | +0pp |
| 2011 | 29.3 | +0.1pp |
| 2010 | 29.2 | +0.2pp |
| 2009 | 29 | +0.1pp |
| 2008 | 28.9 | +0.1pp |
| 2007 | 28.8 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Ireland recorded 31.2 years in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was -0.4pp. The historical series (2005–2024) shows a peak of 31.6 in 2023 and a trough of 28.8 in 2007.
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 mean age of women at birth of first child 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 31.6 years in 2023 and reached its lowest recorded value of 28.8 in 2007. The latest reading of 31.2 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of -0.4pp.