What is the population of Ireland in 2026?
Ireland has a population of 5,484,367 people (2025 estimate), which is 122nd in the world and about 0.07% of the global total.
Officially Republic of Ireland
Population 2025
5,484,367
0.07% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
+1.63%
+89,285 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
77/km²
68,890 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
39.0 years
Life expectancy 83.0 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Ireland
With a population of 5,484,367, Ireland ranks 120th globally and maintains an annual growth rate of 1.6%. The country spans 68,890 km² with a population density of 77 people per km², and 65% of its residents live in urban areas. A median age of 39 years and life expectancy of 83 years reflect a mature population, while the fertility rate of 1.5 births per woman indicates below-replacement-level reproduction.
Ireland's economy is notably strong, with a GDP per capita of $131,592. The country uses the Euro as its currency and operates as a republic established in 1937. English and Irish are the official languages. Dublin serves as the capital, and Ireland shares a border with the United Kingdom.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Dublin
- Continent
- Europe
- ISO codes
- IE · IRL
- Demonym
- Irish
- Currency
- Euro (EUR €)
- Government
- Republic, Unitary state
- State inception
- 1937
- Time zone
- UTC±00:00
- Driving side
- Left
- Calling code
- +353
- Internet TLD
- .ie
- Land neighbours
- 1
Languages
- English
- Irish
Demographics
Economy
Health
Education
Not published for Ireland: Literacy Rate.
Environment
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
Geography
Military
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 18.6%
- Age 15–64
- 65.6%
- Age 65+
- 15.9%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 159 | 718 |
| 95-99 | 1,832 | 5,100 |
| 90-94 | 9,023 | 16,787 |
| 85-89 | 24,772 | 35,813 |
| 80-84 | 48,790 | 58,378 |
| 75-79 | 81,061 | 88,554 |
| 70-74 | 103,081 | 108,679 |
| 65-69 | 123,873 | 128,512 |
| 60-64 | 141,823 | 147,600 |
| 55-59 | 156,989 | 159,980 |
| 50-54 | 178,263 | 181,442 |
| 45-49 | 195,189 | 201,833 |
| 40-44 | 197,615 | 212,120 |
| 35-39 | 167,751 | 179,196 |
| 30-34 | 155,952 | 155,020 |
| 25-29 | 161,147 | 156,354 |
| 20-24 | 172,180 | 167,278 |
| 15-19 | 182,939 | 174,119 |
| 10-14 | 185,115 | 176,800 |
| 5-9 | 166,393 | 159,397 |
| 0-4 | 147,385 | 140,006 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 2,912,654 |
| 1960 | 2,827,689 |
| 1970 | 2,961,403 |
| 1980 | 3,415,240 |
| 1990 | 3,514,018 |
| 2000 | 3,802,585 |
| 2010 | 4,559,080 |
| 2020 | 4,982,606 |
| 2030 | 5,525,093 |
| 2040 | 5,817,570 |
| 2050 | 5,970,042 |
| 2060 | 5,933,916 |
| 2070 | 5,791,493 |
| 2080 | 5,633,971 |
| 2090 | 5,493,730 |
| 2100 | 5,286,120 |
How Ireland Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Ireland | 5.48M |
Major Cities in Ireland
1 metropolitan area in our city dataset.
- Dublin1.26M · +1.05%
Countries Bordering Ireland
1 land border.
- United Kingdom69.5M · +0.30%
Ireland Population FAQ
Is the population of Ireland growing or shrinking?
Ireland's population is growing at +1.63% per year, a change of roughly 89,285 people annually.
What is the capital of Ireland?
The capital of Ireland is Dublin.
What is the largest city in Ireland?
Dublin is the largest metropolitan area in Ireland, with about 1.26M people.
How densely populated is Ireland?
Ireland has 77/km² across 68,890 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Ireland?
Life expectancy at birth in Ireland is 83.0 years (2024).
What is the median age in Ireland?
The median age in Ireland is 39.0 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Ireland in?
Ireland is in Europe.