Children (aged 0 to 17) living in households considering their in Ireland
Ireland: Children (aged 0 to 17) living in households considering their was 7.1 in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
7.1
Change on year
down 13.4%
World rank
14th
of 49 countries
All-time high
10.7
in 2007
All-time low
2.8
in 2010
Years of data
19
2003–2023
Children (aged 0 to 17) living in households considering their in Ireland, 2003–2023
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for children (aged 0 to 17) living in households considering their in Ireland is 7.1, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 13.4% on the previous year and up 26.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, children (aged 0 to 17) living in households considering their in Ireland peaked at 10.7 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 2.8, in 2010.
That places Ireland 14th out of 49 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Children (aged 0 to 17) living in households considering their in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 7 | — |
| 2004 | 7.6 | +8.6% |
| 2005 | 6.3 | -17.1% |
| 2006 | 6.5 | +3.2% |
| 2007 | 10.7 | +64.6% |
| 2008 | 5.2 | -51.4% |
| 2009 | 7.1 | +36.5% |
| 2010 | 2.8 | -60.6% |
| 2011 | 4.5 | +60.7% |
| 2012 | 4 | -11.1% |
| 2013 | 5.6 | +40.0% |
| 2014 | 5.3 | -5.4% |
| 2015 | 4.5 | -15.1% |
| 2016 | 5.5 | +22.2% |
| 2017 | 8.6 | +56.4% |
| 2018 | 5.1 | -40.7% |
| 2019 | 6.9 | +35.3% |
| 2020 | 8.2 | +18.8% |
| 2023 | 7.1 | -13.4% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 7.1 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.5, 1.3× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 7.1 is above the median for high income countries, which is 5.6, 1.3× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.2 | 5.2 | 10.7 | 7 |
| 2010s | 5.28 | 2.8 | 8.6 | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.65 | 7.1 | 8.2 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 11 Portugal 7.8 compare
- 12 Luxembourg 7.3 compare
- 13 Euro area (EA11-1999, EA12-2001, EA13-2007, EA15-2008, EA16-2009, EA17-2011, EA18-2014, EA19-2015, EA20-2023, EA21-2026) 7.2 compare
- 15 Montenegro 7 compare
- 16 Belgium 6.8 compare
- 17 Slovenia 6.6 compare
- 17 Slovenia 6.6 compare
More population data for Ireland
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.4488 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.68 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.4488 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1157 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 5,725 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.5372 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.1844 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.455 (2100)
- Population density 76.73 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 217,052 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is children (aged 0 to 17) living in households considering their in Ireland?
- Children (aged 0 to 17) living in households considering their in Ireland was 7.1 in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest children (aged 0 to 17) living in households considering their recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 10.7 in 2007.
- What is the lowest children (aged 0 to 17) living in households considering their recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.8 in 2010.
- How does Ireland rank for children (aged 0 to 17) living in households considering their?
- Ireland ranks 14th out of 49 countries with data for 2023.
- Is children (aged 0 to 17) living in households considering their rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Children (aged 0 to 17) living in households considering their dwelling as too dark. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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