Distribution of population by housing cost burden and sex in Ireland
Ireland: Distribution of population by housing cost burden and sex was 14.2 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Distribution of population by housing cost burden and sex in Ireland, 2003–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for distribution of population by housing cost burden and sex in Ireland is 14.2, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.1% on the previous year and down 4.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of population by housing cost burden and sex in Ireland peaked at 19 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 6.8, in 2004.
That places Ireland 34th out of 49 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 23 years of available data.
Distribution of population by housing cost burden and sex in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 12.8 | — |
| 2004 | 6.8 | -46.9% |
| 2005 | 7.3 | +7.4% |
| 2006 | 7.6 | +4.1% |
| 2007 | 9.3 | +22.4% |
| 2008 | 10.7 | +15.1% |
| 2009 | 11.1 | +3.7% |
| 2010 | 13 | +17.1% |
| 2011 | 14.7 | +13.1% |
| 2012 | 19 | +29.3% |
| 2013 | 14 | -26.3% |
| 2014 | 17.9 | +27.9% |
| 2015 | 14.8 | -17.3% |
| 2016 | 14.5 | -2.0% |
| 2017 | 14.4 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 13.3 | -7.6% |
| 2019 | 13.7 | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 12.4 | -9.5% |
| 2021 | 11.8 | -4.8% |
| 2022 | 12.4 | +5.1% |
| 2023 | 15.6 | +25.8% |
| 2024 | 14.8 | -5.1% |
| 2025 | 14.2 | -4.1% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 14.2 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 19.2, 74% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 14.2 is below the median for high income countries, which is 20, 71% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.37 | 6.8 | 12.8 | 7 |
| 2010s | 14.93 | 13 | 19 | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.53 | 11.8 | 15.6 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More population data for Ireland
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.4488 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.68 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.4488 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1157 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 5,725 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.5372 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.1844 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.455 (2100)
- Population density 76.73 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 217,052 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of population by housing cost burden and sex in Ireland?
- Distribution of population by housing cost burden and sex in Ireland was 14.2 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest distribution of population by housing cost burden and sex recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 19 in 2012.
- What is the lowest distribution of population by housing cost burden and sex recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.8 in 2004.
- How does Ireland rank for distribution of population by housing cost burden and sex?
- Ireland ranks 34th out of 49 countries with data for 2025.
- Is distribution of population by housing cost burden and sex rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Distribution of population by housing cost burden and sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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