Education Profile of Adults in Ireland 2025

This paper examines the profile of Ireland’s adult population, using data from the Labour Force Survey (LFS)carried out by the Central Statistics Office (CSO).1 An individual’s level of education refers to the highest level of education achieved on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).2 Education attainment is a key factor in contributing to employment prospects (at an individual level) and the potential supply of skills in the labour force (at a national level).

This paper considers how adults’ educational level varies by age, sex, citizenship and region. It also explores differences in labour force participation, employment in Introduction This paper examines the educational broad occupation and economic sector by education level.

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