Ireland
Capital: Dublin
Population: 5,380,3001
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Ireland is a country in Western Europe, occupying most of the island of Ireland to the west of Great Britain. It is bordered by Northern Ireland to the north (which is part of the United Kingdom) and the Atlantic Ocean to the west and north. The capital and largest city is Dublin, located on the eastern coast. Ireland is known for its rolling green hills, rugged coastline, lakes, and historical landmarks. The country has a rich cultural heritage, with a long history in literature, music, and mythology. Ireland’s economy is highly developed, with a strong focus on technology, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and finance. It is a parliamentary republic and a member of the European Union (EU), the United Nations (UN), and the Eurozone.
Growth Rate
1.185
%
Fertility Rate
1.598
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
6.841
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
82.4
years
Total Population in Ireland
This graph illustrates the total population of a country over time, while also depicting the sex ratio, which indicates the number of males per 100 females in the population.
Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in Ireland.
Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
Median Age (Years)
Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.
Infant Mortality
Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
8.443
(-9.861)
Net migration represents the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving.
Fertility Rate
Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
Births vs Deaths
This graph compares the number of births and deaths each year.
Crude Death Rate
Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.
Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.
1Population figures for Ireland are based on data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). Source: CSO Population and Migration Estimates April 2024.