Ireland Labor Force Participation
Labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.ZS
Overview
Ireland's labor force participation stood at 64.84% in 2025, a decline of +0.17pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 65.76% by 2026. Ireland ranked 60th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Labor Force Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 66.39% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 66.07% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 65.76% | - | - |
| 2025 | 64.84% | −0.17pp | #60 |
| 2024 | 65.01% | −1.17pp | #60 |
| 2023 | 66.18% | +1.74pp | #50 |
| 2022 | 64.44% | +0.90pp | #66 |
| 2021 | 63.55% | +2.46pp | #67 |
| 2020 | 61.09% | −1.22pp | #86 |
| 2019 | 62.31% | +0.17pp | #85 |
| 2018 | 62.14% | +0.22pp | #86 |
| 2017 | 61.92% | −0.20pp | #85 |
| 2016 | 62.12% | +0.34pp | #85 |
| 2015 | 61.78% | +0.07pp | #89 |
| 2014 | 61.71% | −0.20pp | #90 |
| 2013 | 61.91% | +0.32pp | #84 |
| 2012 | 61.59% | −0.34pp | #89 |
| 2011 | 61.93% | −0.67pp | #84 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ireland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw labor force participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Ireland's labor force participation was 64.84% in 2025. Ranked 60th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from the previous year.
Ireland's labor force participation peaked at 66.62% in 2007.
The lowest labor force participation in Ireland was 60.18% in 1992.
Ireland ranks 60th globally in labor force participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Ireland's labor force participation is projected to reach 65.76% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The labor force participation of Ireland in 2025 was 64.84%. This ranks 60th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ireland_labor-force-participation,
title = {Ireland Labor Force Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ireland/labor-force-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}