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

2468102003201320232003: 7 Percentage2004: 7.6 Percentage2005: 6.3 Percentage2006: 6.5 Percentage2007: 10.7 Percentage2008: 5.2 Percentage2009: 7.1 Percentage2010: 2.8 Percentage2011: 4.5 Percentage2012: 4 Percentage2013: 5.6 Percentage2014: 5.3 Percentage2015: 4.5 Percentage2016: 5.5 Percentage2017: 8.6 Percentage2018: 5.1 Percentage2019: 6.9 Percentage2020: 8.2 Percentage2023: 7.1 Percentage

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

Annual values for Children (aged 0 to 17) living in households considering their dwelling as too dark in Ireland, 2003 to 2023.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 11 Portugal 7.8% compare
  2. 12 Luxembourg 7.3% compare
  3. 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
  4. 15 Montenegro 7.0% compare
  5. 16 Belgium 6.8% compare
  6. 17 Slovenia 6.6% compare
  7. 17 Slovenia 6.6% compare

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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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Indicator
Children (aged 0 to 17) living in households considering their dwelling as too dark
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
52 places, 813 data points, 2003–2023
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