Ireland Population Clock

Ireland population

5,408,424

Population changes approximately every seconds

Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): 1.01%

Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024

About the population of Ireland

According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of Ireland is 5,408,424, growing at an annual rate of 1.01%. That works out to a net change of approximately 145 people per day or 6 per hour.

The population change in Ireland is driven by three components: approximately 52,616 births per year and 37,175 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of 1.01% per year.

The total fertility rate stands at 1.60 children per woman. Since this is below the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Ireland would decline over the long term without net immigration.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current population of Ireland?

The current population of Ireland is approximately 5,408,424, growing at 1.01% per year.

How fast is the population of Ireland changing?

By approximately 145 people per day, or 6 per hour.

Are more people being born than dying in Ireland?

Yes. With approximately 52,616 births and 37,175 deaths per year, Ireland has a natural population increase of about 15,441 people annually.

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