Total population in Ireland
In 2025, the total population (number of people) in Ireland was 5,308,039 people, up from 5,255,018 people in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare Ireland with other economies below.
Total population
Number of people
Ireland
| Year | People |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 308 039 |
| 2024 | 5 255 018 |
| 2023 | 5 196 630 |
| 2022 | 5 110 016 |
| 2021 | 5 028 426 |
| 2020 | 4 982 606 |
| 2019 | 4 933 491 |
| 2018 | 4 872 556 |
| 2017 | 4 810 260 |
| 2016 | 4 753 503 |
| 2015 | 4 702 487 |
| 2014 | 4 658 239 |
| 2013 | 4 624 686 |
| 2012 | 4 600 132 |
| 2011 | 4 579 602 |
| 2010 | 4 559 080 |
| 2009 | 4 533 752 |
| 2008 | 4 486 000 |
| 2007 | 4 393 513 |
| 2006 | 4 268 778 |
| 2005 | 4 155 284 |
| 2004 | 4 066 064 |
| 2003 | 3 992 935 |
| 2002 | 3 928 443 |
| 2001 | 3 862 981 |
| 2000 | 3 802 585 |
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About this indicator
Total population refers to all residents of a country or territory, regardless of legal status or citizenship. It reflects demographic dynamics driven by births, deaths, and migration.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Sources and updates
Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects database.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.