Net migration by age and sex in Ireland
Ireland: Net migration by age and sex was 69,587 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
69,587
Change on year
up 14.8%
World rank
12th
of 41 countries
All-time high
96,404
in 2022
All-time low
-11,021
in 2013
Years of data
12
2013–2024
Net migration by age and sex in Ireland, 2013–2024
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net migration by age and sex in Ireland is 69,587, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.8% on the previous year and up 2,785.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration by age and sex in Ireland peaked at 96,404 in 2022 and was at its lowest, -11,021, in 2013.
That places Ireland 12th out of 41 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration by age and sex in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | -11,021 | — |
| 2014 | 2,412 | -121.9% |
| 2015 | 13,632 | +465.2% |
| 2016 | 37,871 | +177.8% |
| 2017 | 25,955 | -31.5% |
| 2018 | 55,441 | +113.6% |
| 2019 | 44,911 | -19.0% |
| 2020 | 30,605 | -31.9% |
| 2021 | 30,097 | -1.7% |
| 2022 | 96,404 | +220.3% |
| 2023 | 60,597 | -37.1% |
| 2024 | 69,587 | +14.8% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 69,587 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 35,531, 2.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 69,587 is above the median for high income countries, which is 35,531, 2.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 24,172 | -11,021 | 55,441 | 7 |
| 2020s | 57,458 | 30,097 | 96,404 | 5 |
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 net migration by age and sex in Ireland?
- Net migration by age and sex in Ireland was 69,587 in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest net migration by age and sex recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 96,404 in 2022.
- What is the lowest net migration by age and sex recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was -11,021 in 2013.
- How does Ireland rank for net migration by age and sex?
- Ireland ranks 12th out of 41 countries with data for 2024.
- Is net migration by age and sex rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,785.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Net migration by age and sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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