Today, we'll delve into the topic of Ireland's population, exploring its demographic landscape and notable trends.
Population of Ireland: 2022-2023
In 2023, Ireland's population reached 5,056,935, marking a 0.67% growth compared to the previous year. The 2022 population was 5,023,109, reflecting a 0.73% increase from 2021.
Population of Northern Ireland: 2022-2023
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Population of Ireland: density, growth rate, decline
Ireland's population density is 73 people per square kilometer (190 per square mile). Experiencing a consistent decrease since 1851, the country reached its lowest population of 2,818,341 in 1961. However, it has been steadily growing at approximately 1% annually, with the population in 2022 standing at 83% higher than it was 61 years ago.
Ireland cities by population
Ireland's cities by population include Dublin with 1,024,027 residents, Cork with 190,384, Dun Laoghaire with 185,400, Luimneach with 90,054, Gaillimh with 70,686, Tallaght with 64,282, Waterford with 47,904, Swords with 36,924, Drogheda with 33,441, and Dundalk with 33,428.
Ireland population by religion
In Ireland, the population is religiously diverse, with the majority adhering to the Catholic Church (68.8%). Other religious affiliations include Protestants (4.2%), Orthodox (2.1%), Other Christians (0.7%), Islam (1.6%), Hinduism (0.7%), while a significant portion follows no specific religion (14.8%). Additionally, there is an unspecified category accounting for 7.1% of the population.
Muslim population in Ireland
Islam's documented history in the Republic of Ireland traces back to the 1950s. The Muslim population in the Republic has witnessed growth since the 1990s, primarily due to immigration. As per the 2022 Irish census, the count of Muslims residing in the Republic reached 83,300.
Black population in Ireland
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Indian population in Ireland
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Population of Ireland: history
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Population of Ireland before the famine
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