COUNTRY PROFILEIreland
Ireland's population is 5,484,367 (2025) — the 121st-largest in the world and the 25th-largest in Europe, growing by about 88,577 people a year.
5,533,778
Population right now, ticking live from the last confirmed count.▲ growing5,484,367 (World Bank, 2025) + +88,577/year × elapsed time since 2025-12-31 — open formula, updates every tick
Ireland Facts at a Glance
Five numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, share of humanity.
Population2025
5,484,367
World rank
#121
of 217 tracked geographies
Density
79.6 / km²
68,890 km² land area
GDP / capita
$131,592
#23 economy overall
Share of humanity
1 in 1497 people on Earth lives in Ireland
Ireland's Population Growth
Yes — Ireland's population rose by 88,577 people (+1.64%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 1.5 births per woman — below the ~2.1 replacement level. Net migration was positive in the latest year on record.
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Ireland Demographics
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Population density2025
79.6 people / km²
68,890 km² land area, 2025
Median age2025
40.0 years
half the population is older, half younger
Life expectancy2024
83.0 years
M 81.4 · F 84.7
Average height2019
179.0 cm (male)
female 164.5 cm
Homicide rate2023
0.7 per 100,000
#25 safest of 196
Air quality (PM2.5)2023
7.5 µg/m³
lower is cleaner
Urban population2025
64.6 %
share living in cities
Fertility rate2025
1.5 births / woman
replacement level ≈ 2.1
Net migration2025
+35,417 people
positive in latest year
Ireland in World Rankings
Every world ranking we publish, where this country sits in each one, and its overall percentile profile.
Population5,484,367 people
#121 / 217
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GDP$721.7B
#23 / 186
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Life expectancy83 years
#23 / 217
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Average height179 cm (male)
#25 / 200
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Cleanest air7.51 µg/m³ PM2.5
#29 / 200
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Safest countries0.7 homicides / 100k
#25 / 196
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Most dangerous0.7 homicides / 100k
#170 / 196
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Percentile in each ranking — further from centre is a higher rank (closer to #1).
Population, 1960 to 2025
66 years of estimates from the same source.
Source: World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL) · annual estimates, 1960–2025 · hover the line for any year.
Age & sex structure
17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.
Male — 2,714,870Female — 2,769,498
Largest cities
By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).
Where is Ireland Located?
- Capital
- Dublin
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language(s)
- English, Irish
- Region
- Europe & Central Asia
- Continent
- 43 countries in Europe →
- Land area
- 68,890 km²
- Area (GeoNames)
- 70,280 km²
- Borders
- 1 country
Shares a border with
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Frequently asked
What is the population of Ireland?
Ireland's population is 5,484,367 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #121 of 217 countries and territories by population.
How many people live in Ireland?
5,484,367 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.
What is Ireland's population density?
79.6 people per km², based on a land area of 68,890 km².
What is Ireland ranked in population worldwide?
#121 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.
What is the life expectancy in Ireland?
83.0 years on average (2024) — 81.4 for men, 84.7 for women.
What is Ireland's GDP?
$721.7B, ranking #23 of 186 economies we track — $131,592 per capita.
Sources
World Bank Open Data
CC BY 4.0 · population, GDP, life expectancy, homicide, PM2.5, vitals
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