Latest census shows more than two million in work in Ireland

“This report focuses on the socio-economic aspects of the census such as employment, occupation and education, as well as health, disability and caring.”

Latest figures show more than two million people were in the workforce last year- with the majority of these employed in the services sector. This represented an increase of 3.2% on the 2011 figure.

The figures come from Part 2 of the Census 2016 Summary Results, published today by the CSO.