Ireland Working-Age Population
3.6M▲ +0.1M
Dec 2025 · Annual
Working-Age Population in Ireland rose to 3.6M in Dec 2025 from 3.5M in Dec 2024.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6M | 3.5M | 3.6MDec 2025 | 1.6MDec 1961 | 1960 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Dependency Ratio | 52.2% | 52.5% | 73.5% | 45.1% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Population | 5.5M | 5.4M | 5.5M | 2.8M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Working-Age Population in Ireland averaged 2.9M from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 3.6M in Dec 2025 and a record low of 1.6M in Dec 1961. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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