Rank #91 by World Population
🇮🇪Ireland
Ireland has a population of 5,311,538, ranking #91 in the world. The capital is Dublin. Located in Europe & Central Asia.
World Bank: High income
5,311,538
Population
#91
World Rank
82.8
Life Expectancy
$106,819
GDP Per Capita
Ireland, #91 by world population
Ireland Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Ireland had a population of 2,828,600 in 1960 and 5,395,790 in 2024, a 90.8% growth over 64 years. The peak was 5,395,790 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.02%.
5,395,790
Population (2024)
2,828,600
Population (1960)
5,395,790
Peak (2024)
1.02%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 2,828,600 |
| 1961 | 2,824,400 |
| 1962 | 2,836,050 |
| 1963 | 2,852,650 |
| 1964 | 2,866,550 |
| 1965 | 2,877,300 |
| 1966 | 2,888,800 |
| 1967 | 2,902,450 |
| 1968 | 2,915,550 |
| 1969 | 2,932,650 |
| 1970 | 2,957,250 |
| 1971 | 2,992,050 |
| 1972 | 3,036,850 |
| 1973 | 3,085,950 |
| 1974 | 3,137,500 |
| 1975 | 3,189,550 |
| 1976 | 3,238,050 |
| 1977 | 3,282,200 |
| 1978 | 3,329,100 |
| 1979 | 3,373,750 |
| 1980 | 3,412,800 |
| 1981 | 3,453,000 |
| 1982 | 3,485,800 |
| 1983 | 3,510,600 |
| 1984 | 3,532,423 |
| 1985 | 3,538,082 |
| 1986 | 3,539,690 |
| 1987 | 3,540,057 |
| 1988 | 3,524,949 |
| 1989 | 3,511,009 |
| 1990 | 3,513,974 |
| 1991 | 3,534,235 |
| 1992 | 3,558,430 |
| 1993 | 3,576,261 |
| 1994 | 3,590,386 |
| 1995 | 3,608,841 |
| 1996 | 3,637,510 |
| 1997 | 3,674,171 |
| 1998 | 3,712,696 |
| 1999 | 3,754,786 |
| 2000 | 3,805,174 |
| 2001 | 3,866,243 |
| 2002 | 3,931,947 |
| 2003 | 3,996,521 |
| 2004 | 4,070,262 |
| 2005 | 4,159,914 |
| 2006 | 4,273,591 |
| 2007 | 4,398,942 |
| 2008 | 4,489,544 |
| 2009 | 4,535,375 |
| 2010 | 4,560,155 |
| 2011 | 4,580,084 |
| 2012 | 4,599,533 |
| 2013 | 4,623,816 |
| 2014 | 4,657,740 |
| 2015 | 4,701,957 |
| 2016 | 4,762,722 |
| 2017 | 4,827,445 |
| 2018 | 4,898,022 |
| 2019 | 4,976,456 |
| 2020 | 5,039,747 |
| 2021 | 5,110,585 |
| 2022 | 5,212,836 |
| 2023 | 5,311,538 |
| 2024 | 5,395,790 |
Demographics
| Population | 5,311,538 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.88% |
| Urban Population | 64.1% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.50 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 82.8 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 3.4 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$106,819
GDP Per Capita
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
High income
Income Level
29.0
Gini Index (inequality)
239.6%
Trade (% of GDP)
Health & Education
6.6%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
3.88
Physicians per 1,000
3.4
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
95.0%
Internet Users
107
Mobile Subs per 100
77.1
People per km2
43,873
Net Migration
Environment
11.5%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Europe & Central Asia
Ireland in global context
Ireland is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ireland has a population of 5,311,538, ranking #91 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 1.88%.
Life expectancy in Ireland is 82.8 years. The infant mortality rate is 3.4 per 1,000 live births.
Ireland's GDP per capita is $106,819. It is classified as a high income country by the World Bank.
64.1% of Ireland's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 77.1 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Ireland is available from the World Bank.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
Ireland is a country in Europe & Central Asia with a population of 5,311,538. Its population is growing quickly, by about 1.9% a year.
Ireland is a high-income economy, with GDP per capita of about $106,819. Life expectancy is high at 82.8 years, with a fertility rate of 1.5 births per woman, and 64.1% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.