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

Latest (2025)
27,048 Person
Change on year
down 7.7%
World rank
7th
of 40 countries
All-time high
52,501 Person
in 2022
All-time low
3,902 Person
in 2013
Years of data
18
2008–2025

Change of immigration status permits by reason and citizenship in Ireland, 2008–2025

010.0k20.0k30.0k40.0k50.0k2008201620252008: 4.9k Person2009: 14.6k Person2010: 6.8k Person2011: 5.0k Person2012: 4.8k Person2013: 3.9k Person2014: 4.2k Person2015: 4.0k Person2016: 5.9k Person2017: 7.6k Person2018: 9.6k Person2019: 13.7k Person2020: 11.6k Person2021: 15.4k Person2022: 52.5k Person2023: 22.3k Person2024: 29.3k Person2025: 27.0k Person

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

Annual values for Change of immigration status permits by reason and citizenship in Ireland, 2008 to 2025.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 4 Germany 48,829 Person compare
  2. 5 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 38,828 Person compare
  3. 5 United Kingdom 38,828 Person compare
  4. 8 Czechia 22,998 Person compare
  5. 9 Greece 20,076 Person compare
  6. 10 Poland 18,288 Person compare
  7. 10 Poland 18,288 Person compare

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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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Indicator
Change of immigration status permits by reason and citizenship
Unit
Person
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
42 places, 673 data points, 2008–2025
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