Youth working-age population with vocational education or training in Ireland
Ireland: Youth working-age population with vocational education or training was 74.11 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Youth working-age population with vocational education or training in Ireland, 2006–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for youth working-age population with vocational education or training in Ireland is 74.11, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 15.5% on the previous year and down 6.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, youth working-age population with vocational education or training in Ireland peaked at 103.42 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 64.16, in 2023.
Ireland ranks 54th of 74 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 19 years of available data.
Youth working-age population with vocational education or training in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 84.71 | — |
| 2007 | 83.34 | -1.6% |
| 2008 | 83.26 | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 103.42 | +24.2% |
| 2010 | 92.96 | -10.1% |
| 2011 | 75.69 | -18.6% |
| 2012 | 71.5 | -5.5% |
| 2013 | 65.75 | -8.0% |
| 2014 | 78.93 | +20.0% |
| 2015 | 73.3 | -7.1% |
| 2016 | 76.03 | +3.7% |
| 2017 | 77.76 | +2.3% |
| 2018 | 81.93 | +5.4% |
| 2019 | 80.83 | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 74.96 | -7.3% |
| 2021 | 64.88 | -13.4% |
| 2022 | 78.39 | +20.8% |
| 2023 | 64.16 | -18.2% |
| 2024 | 74.11 | +15.5% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 74.11 is below the median for high income countries, which is 312.91, 24% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 74.11 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 272.85, 27% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 88.68 | 83.26 | 103.42 | 4 |
| 2010s | 77.47 | 65.75 | 92.96 | 10 |
| 2020s | 71.3 | 64.16 | 78.39 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More gender data for Ireland
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 899.27 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.9809 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 4,626 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 4,626 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 1.02 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 26,039 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 27,455 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 26,494 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 27,919 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 26,943 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is youth working-age population with vocational education or training in Ireland?
- Youth working-age population with vocational education or training in Ireland was 74.11 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest youth working-age population with vocational education or training recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 103.42 in 2009.
- What is the lowest youth working-age population with vocational education or training recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 64.16 in 2023.
- How does Ireland rank for youth working-age population with vocational education or training?
- Ireland ranks 54th out of 74 countries with data for 2024.
- Is youth working-age population with vocational education or training rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Youth working-age population with vocational education or training (15-29). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. Vocational education is education that prepares individuals to acquire specific skills for a particular trade or occupation. It focuses on practical applications of skills and knowledge needed for specific jobs or careers, often involving hands-on training, internships, or apprenticeships. For more information, refer to the Education and Mismatch Indicators (EMI) database description.