“Indian women in Ireland earned a median weekly income of 886.93 euros in 2022, outstripping the overall median of 670.90 euros for all nationalities.”
Indian women in Ireland have shattered the glass ceiling by emerging as the highest median weekly earners in the country, surpassing their male counterparts. According to recent data from the Irish Central Statistics Office, Indian women in Ireland earned a median weekly income of 886.93 euros in 2022, outstripping the overall median of 670.90 euros for all nationalities.
This remarkable achievement positions Indian women as the sole female nationality group in Ireland to outearn men. The data reveals a notable 45% higher earning for Indian women compared to their Irish female counterparts (611.60 euros) and an impressive 50% more than the overall female median weekly earnings (592.92 euros). Additionally, Indian women earned 4% more than Indian men, whose median weekly income stood at 852.98 euros. It’s noteworthy that, aside from Indian nationals, median earnings for men were higher than for women across all nationality groups.
In the context of median weekly earnings, Indian nationals secured the top spot in Ireland, with a figure of 873.38 euros, surpassing UK nationals at 710.32 euros (820.24 euros for men and 582.34 euros for women).
The women-centric initiatives in India, coupled with the supportive environment in Ireland, have collectively contributed to the remarkable success of Indian women in the country
Akhilesh Mishra, the Ambassador of India to Ireland, lauded the outstanding performance of Indian women, attributing their success to the transformative changes in India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Ambassador Mishra highlighted the shift from mere pro-women slogans to comprehensive, life-cycle-based actions for women’s empowerment. Initiatives such as Swachchha Bharat, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Selfie with Daughter, and support for women entrepreneurship have created a positive ripple effect, influencing the dynamics of India-Ireland people-to-people ties.
Mishra acknowledged the unique composition of the Indian diaspora in Ireland, comprising mainly first-generation, young, high-value professionals deeply connected with India’s women-led, inclusive economic development. He emphasized that the trend of women from tier 2 and 3 cities in India pursuing higher education and taking up challenging professional roles in Ireland is on the rise. Additionally, there has been a notable surge in Indian women-led start-ups in Ireland in recent years.
The Ambassador also expressed gratitude for the generosity of Irish society, providing a women-friendly and welcoming ecosystem that fosters education, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The women-centric initiatives in India, coupled with the supportive environment in Ireland, have collectively contributed to the remarkable success of Indian women in the country.
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