Change of immigration status permits by reason and citizenship in Ireland
Ireland: Change of immigration status permits by reason and citizenship was 27,048 Person in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Change of immigration status permits by reason and citizenship in Ireland, 2008–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Person.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 27,048 Person for change of immigration status permits by reason and citizenship in 2025.
The figure is down 7.7% on the previous year and up 569.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, change of immigration status permits by reason and citizenship in Ireland peaked at 52,501 Person in 2022 and was at its lowest, 3,902 Person, in 2013.
That places Ireland 7th out of 40 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Change of immigration status permits by reason and citizenship in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4,880 Person | — |
| 2009 | 14,588 Person | +198.9% |
| 2010 | 6,786 Person | -53.5% |
| 2011 | 4,979 Person | -26.6% |
| 2012 | 4,782 Person | -4.0% |
| 2013 | 3,902 Person | -18.4% |
| 2014 | 4,162 Person | +6.7% |
| 2015 | 4,042 Person | -2.9% |
| 2016 | 5,872 Person | +45.3% |
| 2017 | 7,610 Person | +29.6% |
| 2018 | 9,586 Person | +26.0% |
| 2019 | 13,737 Person | +43.3% |
| 2020 | 11,595 Person | -15.6% |
| 2021 | 15,373 Person | +32.6% |
| 2022 | 52,501 Person | +241.5% |
| 2023 | 22,280 Person | -57.6% |
| 2024 | 29,314 Person | +31.6% |
| 2025 | 27,048 Person | -7.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9,734 Person | 4,880 Person | 14,588 Person | 2 |
| 2010s | 6,546 Person | 3,902 Person | 13,737 Person | 10 |
| 2020s | 26,352 Person | 11,595 Person | 52,501 Person | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is change of immigration status permits by reason and citizenship in Ireland?
- Change of immigration status permits by reason and citizenship in Ireland was 27,048 Person in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest change of immigration status permits by reason and citizenship recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 52,501 Person in 2022.
- What is the lowest change of immigration status permits by reason and citizenship recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,902 Person in 2013.
- How does Ireland rank for change of immigration status permits by reason and citizenship?
- Ireland ranks 7th out of 40 countries with data for 2025.
- Is change of immigration status permits by reason and citizenship rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 569.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Change of immigration status permits by reason and citizenship. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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