Ireland's population is projected to be 5,356,070 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5,356,950 | 1.27% | 125 |
| 2025 | 5,308,039 | 1.27% | 125 |
| 2020 | 4,982,606 | 1% | 125 |
| 2019 | 4,933,491 | 1.25% | 125 |
| 2018 | 4,872,556 | 1.29% | 124 |
| 2017 | 4,810,261 | 1.19% | 123 |
| 2015 | 4,702,487 | 0.62% | 121 |
| 2010 | 4,559,080 | 1.87% | 119 |
| 2005 | 4,155,284 | 1.79% | 122 |
| 2000 | 3,802,585 | 1.04% | 126 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5,356,950 | 1.27% | 125 |
| 2032 | 5,595,090 | 0.7% | 123 |
| 2037 | 5,741,480 | 0.52% | 123 |
| 2042 | 5,863,238 | 0.42% | 123 |
| 2047 | 5,942,851 | 0.27% | 121 |
| 2052 | 5,976,153 | 0.11% | 120 |
| 2057 | 5,965,128 | -0.04% | 120 |
| 2062 | 5,910,040 | -0.18% | 120 |
| 2067 | 5,839,786 | -0.24% | 122 |
| 2072 | 5,758,135 | -0.28% | 122 |
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Dublin has a metropolitan area population of 1,327,053, comprising 24.77%% of Ireland's total population.
As of 2026, Ireland has a total population of 5,356,950, ranking as the 125th most populous nation in the world.
Ireland has a net population change of approximately 129 people per day, driven by 144 births, 103 deaths, and net immigration of 88 people.
Ireland represents 0.07% of the total global population and 0.72% of Europe's population.
Ireland has a population density of 77.8 people per km² (approximately 201.4 per mi²), making it the 137th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 68.72% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Ireland is Irish (76.6%) , followed by Other White (9.9%) .
As of 2026, Roman Catholic is the largest religion in Ireland, comprising 69% of the population.
