In 2024, the population of the Republic of Ireland was approximately **** million, compared with **** million in 2023.

The total population in Ireland was estimated at 5.4 million people in 2025, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Ireland Population - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

In 2024, there were 435,000 people aged between 40 and 44 in the Republic of Ireland, the most common age group among those provided in this year.

Population, female (% of total population) in Ireland was reported at 50.5 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ireland - Population, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Population ages 15-19, male (% of male population) in Ireland was reported at 7.0325 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ireland - Population ages 15-19, male (% of male population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

The total population of Ireland was about 5.42 million people in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the total population rose by approximately 1.99 million people, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The total population will steadily rise by around 290 thousand people over the period from 2024 to 2030, reflecting a clear upward trend.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

In 2024 the population of the Republic of Ireland was approximately 5.38 million, with approximately 2.66 million men and 2.72 million women.

Key information about Ireland population

• The Ireland population reached 5.4 million people in Apr 2024, compared with the previously reported figure of 5.3 million people in Apr 2023
• The data reached an all-time high of 5.4 million people in Apr 2024 and a record low of 2.8 million people in Apr 1961

• In the latest reports, Ireland Unemployment Rate dropped to 4.1 % in Jul 2023
• Monthly earnings of the Ireland population was 4,147.6 USD in Jun 2024
• Ireland Labour Force Participation Rate increased to 66.0 % in Jun 2024

Population growth (annual %) in Ireland was reported at 1.3596 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ireland - Population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Total current population for Ireland in 2025 is 5,120,867, a 0.62% increase from 2024.

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<li>Total population for Ireland in 2024 was <strong>5,089,478</strong>, a <strong>4.11% decline</strong> from 2023.</li>
<li>Total population for Ireland in 2023 was <strong>5,307,600</strong>, a <strong>2.75% increase</strong> from 2022.</li>
<li>Total population for Ireland in 2022 was <strong>5,165,700</strong>, a <strong>2.63% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
</ul>Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.

In 2024, the population of the Republic of Ireland was approximately 5.38 million, with approximately 1.5 million people living in County Dublin, the region with the highest population.

Graph and download economic data for Population Growth for Ireland (SPPOPGROWIRL) from 1961 to 2024 about Ireland, population, and rate.

Population, male (% of total population) in Ireland was reported at 49.5 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ireland - Population, male (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

There were 779 000 Linkedin users in Ireland in June 2024, which accounted for 15.1% of its entire population. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (290 000).

There were 2 910 000 Linkedin users in Ireland in February 2024, which accounted for 56.3% of its entire population. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (1 400 000).

There were 4 063 400 Facebook users in Ireland in May 2024, which accounted for 78.7% of its entire population. The majority of them were women - 55.1%. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (977 700). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 18 to 24, where women lead by 360 600.

Graph and download economic data for Population, Total for Ireland (POPTOTIEA647NWDB) from 1960 to 2024 about Ireland and population.

There were approximately ******* immigrants entering the Republic of Ireland in 2024, compared with ******* in the previous year. During the provided time period, the number of immigrants coming to Ireland peaked at ******* in 2007. Due to the departure of ****** people from Ireland in 2024, the net migration figure for this year was ******.

There were 4 063 400 Facebook users in Ireland in December 2024, which accounted for 78.7% of its entire population. The majority of them were women - 55.1%. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (977 700). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 18 to 24, where women lead by 360 600.

Population ages 25-29, male (% of male population) in Ireland was reported at 6.1948 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ireland - Population ages 25-29, male (% of male population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.