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 47 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. Measured in Percentage.
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 47 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 | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 7.0% | — |
| 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 | 4.0% | -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 high income countries, which is 5.6%, 1.3× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 7.1% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.5%, 1.3× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.2% | 5.2% | 10.7% | 7 |
| 2010s | 5.3% | 2.8% | 8.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.6% | 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 7.0% 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)
- World population growth -0.5% (2100)
- Population density 76.73 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 217,052 people (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 47 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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