Ireland’s employment permit statistics 2025 provide a detailed view of the workers and businesses supported by the State’s employment permit system. Published by the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, the official tables offer insight into permits issued by nationality, company, county and economic sector.
The publication was released on 2 January 2026 and was last updated on 24 September 2026. It contains statistical tables and company listings covering permits issued throughout 2025, giving employers, workers, policymakers and researchers a clearer picture of recruitment from outside the European Economic Area.
Employment Permit Statistics 2025: What the publication includes
The latest government release brings together four key data sets. Each table presents a different way to examine employment permits issued during the year:
- Permits by nationality: Shows the nationalities represented among permit holders.
- Permits issued to companies: Lists companies that received employment permits during 2025.
- Permits by county: Provides a geographic breakdown of permit activity across Ireland.
- Permits by sector: Highlights the industries in which employment permits were issued.
These figures can help explain where international recruitment is concentrated and which parts of the economy rely most heavily on skilled and non-EEA workers. They may also assist businesses planning workforce requirements and individuals researching Ireland’s employment permit process.
Why the data matters to employers and workers
Employment permits are an important part of Ireland’s labour-market framework. Employers must meet relevant eligibility requirements, while prospective employees generally need an appropriate permit before taking up qualifying work. The published information provides transparency around the operation of the system without replacing official application guidance.
The Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment is responsible for the publication. Other public bodies, including gov.ie services, the Revenue Commissioners and the Central Statistics Office, provide broader information that may be relevant to employment, taxation and labour-market research.
How to use Ireland’s employment permit data
The tables can be useful for several types of analysis:
- Comparing permit activity between counties.
- Identifying sectors with significant international recruitment.
- Reviewing the companies named in the 2025 listings.
- Understanding the range of nationalities represented in the permit system.
Readers should consult the original files on gov.ie for the complete figures and definitions. The publication is statistical in nature, so it should be read alongside current employment permit rules and official guidance before making decisions about recruitment or relocation.
Frequently asked questions
When were the employment permit statistics 2025 published?
The publication was published on 2 January 2026 and records employment permit information for 2025.
What categories are covered?
The release covers permits by nationality, companies issued with permits, county and sector.
Who published the statistics?
The statistics were published by Ireland’s Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment through gov.ie.
Where can the full tables be found?
The complete statistical tables and company listings are available through the official publication page on gov.ie.
Key takeaway
The employment permit statistics 2025 publication offers an accessible snapshot of international employment permits issued in Ireland during the year. By examining nationality, company, county and sector data, readers can better understand changing workforce needs and the role of employment permits in the Irish economy.
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