New figures from the Central Statistics Office show the estimated number of women in employment jumped by 82.1% to a total of 1,328,900 in the fourth quarter of 2025 from 729,900 reported in the fourth quarter of 2000.
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Number of women in employment up 82.1% since 2000 - CSO
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The number of women in employment in Ireland has increased by 82.1% since 2000, with 1,328,900 women employed in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the Central Statistics Office. This growth is based on a comparison with the fourth quarter of 2000, when 729,900 women were employed. The data highlights a significant rise in female participation in the workforce over the past two and a half decades. This trend may have broader implications for the economy and society as a whole.