In 2025, there were 435,500 people aged between 40 and 44 in the Republic of Ireland, the most common age group among those provided in this year.

Ireland - Proportion of population aged 50-64 years was 18.20% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Ireland - Proportion of population aged 50-64 years - last updated from the EUROSTAT on September of 2025. Historically, Ireland - Proportion of population aged 50-64 years reached a record high of 18.20% in December of 2024 and a record low of 15.80% in December of 2010.

In 2024, Italy and Portugal were the European countries with the largest share of elderly population, with ** percent of the total population aged 65 years and older. Bulgaria, Finland, and Greece were the countries with the next highest shares of elderly people in their population, while the European Union on average had **** percent of the population being elderly. Iceland, Ireland, and Luxembourg had around ** percent of their population being elderly, while Türkiye and Azerbaijan had around ** percent.

Projected indicators included are derived from the published 2018-based subnational population projections for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland up to the year 2043. The indicators are the projected percentage of the population aged 65 years and over, 85 years and over, 0 to 15 years, 16 to 64 years, 16 years to State Pension age, State Pension age and over, median age and the Old Age Dependency Ratio (the number of people of State Pension age per 1000 of those aged 16 years to below State Pension age).

This dataset has been produced by the Ageing Analysis Team for inclusion in the subnational ageing tool, which was published on July 20, 2020 (see link in Related datasets). The tool is interactive, and users can compare latest and projected measures of ageing for up to four different areas through selection on a map or from a drop-down menu.

Note on data sources: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland independently publish subnational population projections and the data available here are a compilation of these datasets. The ONS publish national level data for the UK, England, Wales and England & Wales, which has been included. National level data for Scotland and Northern Ireland have been taken from their subnational population projections datasets.

Ireland - Proportion of population aged 80 years and more was 3.70% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Ireland - Proportion of population aged 80 years and more - last updated from the EUROSTAT on October of 2025. Historically, Ireland - Proportion of population aged 80 years and more reached a record high of 3.70% in December of 2024 and a record low of 2.70% in December of 2010.

Ireland IE: Population: Total: Aged 65 and Above data was reported at 670,419.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 645,700.000 Person for 2016. Ireland IE: Population: Total: Aged 65 and Above data is updated yearly, averaging 386,697.000 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 670,419.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 315,397.000 Person in 1960. Ireland IE: Population: Total: Aged 65 and Above data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ireland – Table IE.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Total population 65 years of age or older. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.; ; World Bank staff estimates using the World Bank's total population and age/sex distributions of the United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; Sum;

Graph and download economic data for Population ages 65 and above for Ireland (SPPOP65UPTOZSIRL) from 1960 to 2024 about 65-years +, Ireland, and population.

Ireland - Proportion of population aged 15-24 years was 12.60% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Ireland - Proportion of population aged 15-24 years - last updated from the EUROSTAT on September of 2025. Historically, Ireland - Proportion of population aged 15-24 years reached a record high of 13.70% in December of 2010 and a record low of 11.70% in December of 2013.

United Kingdom Population: Northern Ireland: Aged 85 to 89 data was reported at 24.111 Person th in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 23.730 Person th for 2016. United Kingdom Population: Northern Ireland: Aged 85 to 89 data is updated yearly, averaging 18.000 Person th from Jun 1971 (Median) to 2017, with 47 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 24.111 Person th in 2017 and a record low of 9.000 Person th in 1972. United Kingdom Population: Northern Ireland: Aged 85 to 89 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office for National Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s UK – Table UK.G004: Population: Northern Ireland.

Graph and download economic data for Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for Ireland (SPPOPDPNDOLIRL) from 1960 to 2024 about 64 years +, Ireland, working-age, ratio, and population.

Estimates of the population aged 85 and over (including centenarians) by gender, single year of age (90 to 104) and by age groups (90-99, 100+ and 105+) for Northern Ireland

Source agency: Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency

Designation: National Statistics

Language: English

Alternative title: Centenarian Population

Indicators included have been derived from the published 2019 mid-year population estimates for the UK, England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. These are the number of persons and percentage of the population aged 65 years and over, 85 years and over, 0 to 15 years, 16 to 64 years, 16 years to State Pension age, State Pension age and over, median age and the Old Age Dependency Ratio (the number of people of State Pension age per 1000 of those aged 16 years to below State Pension age).

This dataset has been produced by the Ageing Analysis Team for inclusion in a subnational ageing tool, which was published in July 2020. The tool enables users to compare latest and projected measures of ageing for up to four different areas through selection on a map or from a drop-down menu.

Ireland - Proportion of population aged 65-79 years was 11.80% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Ireland - Proportion of population aged 65-79 years - last updated from the EUROSTAT on September of 2025. Historically, Ireland - Proportion of population aged 65-79 years reached a record high of 11.80% in December of 2024 and a record low of 8.50% in December of 2010.

Population estimates relate to the population as of 30th June each year, and therefore are often referred to as mid-year estimates. Estimates of the population aged 85 and over in Northern Ireland provide a further age breakdown of those aged 90 and over, by single year of age up to 104 years, and collectively for those aged 105 and over. These statistics contribute to the production of population projections and life expectancy statistics for Northern Ireland, all of which are of policy interest because of the implications for pensions and the delivery of front line services for the older population such as housing, transport and health care.

BackgroundHome support is a critical yet under-recognized component of public health and aging policy, with economic perspectives often overlooked in workforce and system planning. This paper explores the economics of home support services in Ireland, against a backdrop of increasing demand for home care driven by aging populations and workforce supply challenges.AimsTo provide a comprehensive overview of the economic challenges faced by the home support sector in Ireland, particularly in relation to workforce sustainability, population health, and quality service delivery. To explore international best practices and case studies that can further inform the development of home support models.MethodsUtilizing both qualitative and quantitative population, labor force, and health service data, the analysis of the Irish context investigates three critical areas: (1) the rising demand and funding of home support, (2) cost comparisons with institutional care, and (3) the economic implications of workforce expansion. Systematic literature review of the international evidence used a structured search of electronic databases (Web of Science, MEDLINE, CINHAL) using key terms (“home support,” “workforce development,” and “economic or cost”) to identify a range of recent (published 2015–2025) and relevant case studies to inform policy development.ResultsFindings indicate that Ireland’s market-driven approach, heavily reliant on approved private providers, exacerbates issues like low wages, job insecurity, and high staff turnover, which negatively impact service quality. Implications for healthcare workforce policy include improving wages and working conditions, establishing career pathways and professional development, and increased government investment. Recommendations for policy include making strategic investments in workforce stability and better integration of home support with informal care systems to enhance service delivery.ConclusionPolicymakers can inform themselves about the economic considerations for developing a robust home support system in the context of aging populations. Further research is needed into the assumptions and validity of financial decisions to ensure services are sustainable.

This statistic shows the age structure in Ireland from 2013 to 2023. In 2023, about 19.02 percent of Ireland's total population were aged 0 to 14 years.

Ireland IE: Population: Female: Aged 15-64 data was reported at 1,560,410.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,548,558.000 Person for 2016. Ireland IE: Population: Female: Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 1,059,294.000 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,560,410.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 811,201.000 Person in 1961. Ireland IE: Population: Female: Aged 15-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ireland – Table IE.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Female population between the ages 15 to 64. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.; ; World Bank staff estimates using the World Bank's total population and age/sex distributions of the United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; Sum; Relevance to gender indicator: Knowing how many girls, adolescents and women there are in a population helps a country in determining its provision of services.

Ireland - Population, aged 15-74 was 3701.90 Thousand in December of 2021, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Ireland - Population, aged 15-74 - last updated from the EUROSTAT on October of 2025. Historically, Ireland - Population, aged 15-74 reached a record high of 3701.90 Thousand in December of 2021 and a record low of 2503.10 Thousand in December of 1995.

Ireland - Proportion of population aged 25-49 years was 34.80% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Ireland - Proportion of population aged 25-49 years - last updated from the EUROSTAT on September of 2025. Historically, Ireland - Proportion of population aged 25-49 years reached a record high of 38.40% in December of 2011 and a record low of 34.80% in December of 2024.

Ireland IE: Population: as % of Total: Female: Aged 65 and Above data was reported at 14.778 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 14.431 % for 2016. Ireland IE: Population: as % of Total: Female: Aged 65 and Above data is updated yearly, averaging 11.991 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14.778 % in 2017 and a record low of 11.638 % in 1976. Ireland IE: Population: as % of Total: Female: Aged 65 and Above data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ireland – Table IE.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Female population 65 years of age or older as a percentage of the total female population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; Weighted average; Relevance to gender indicator: Knowing how many girls, adolescents and women there are in a population helps a country in determining its provision of services.