Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in Ireland
Ireland: Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate was -1.42 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in Ireland, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in Ireland stood at -1.42 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 13.8% on the previous year and down 451.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in Ireland peaked at 2.99 % change on previous year in 2008 and was at its lowest, -2.23 % change on previous year, in 1995.
That places Ireland 159th out of 233 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in Ireland, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1.12 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 1.32 % change on previous year | +17.7% |
| 1973 | 1.5 % change on previous year | +13.8% |
| 1974 | 1.59 % change on previous year | +6.3% |
| 1975 | 1.54 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 1976 | 1.16 % change on previous year | -24.4% |
| 1977 | 1.15 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 1978 | 1.05 % change on previous year | -8.6% |
| 1979 | 0.9773 % change on previous year | -7.2% |
| 1980 | 0.6358 % change on previous year | -34.9% |
| 1981 | 0.774 % change on previous year | +21.7% |
| 1982 | 0.3341 % change on previous year | -56.8% |
| 1983 | 0.2009 % change on previous year | -39.9% |
| 1984 | -0.1614 % change on previous year | -180.3% |
| 1985 | -0.6504 % change on previous year | +303.0% |
| 1986 | -1.02 % change on previous year | +56.2% |
| 1987 | -1.08 % change on previous year | +6.0% |
| 1988 | -1.76 % change on previous year | +63.8% |
| 1989 | -2.05 % change on previous year | +16.3% |
| 1990 | -1.97 % change on previous year | -4.1% |
| 1991 | -1.59 % change on previous year | -19.2% |
| 1992 | -1.14 % change on previous year | -28.0% |
| 1993 | -1.38 % change on previous year | +20.3% |
| 1994 | -1.87 % change on previous year | +35.9% |
| 1995 | -2.23 % change on previous year | +19.2% |
| 1996 | -2.11 % change on previous year | -5.4% |
| 1997 | -1.69 % change on previous year | -19.7% |
| 1998 | -1.31 % change on previous year | -22.7% |
| 1999 | -0.7919 % change on previous year | -39.5% |
| 2000 | -0.402 % change on previous year | -49.2% |
| 2001 | -0.1286 % change on previous year | -68.0% |
| 2002 | -0.0259 % change on previous year | -79.9% |
| 2003 | 0.6199 % change on previous year | -2497.8% |
| 2004 | 1.03 % change on previous year | +66.5% |
| 2005 | 1.13 % change on previous year | +9.5% |
| 2006 | 1.3 % change on previous year | +14.6% |
| 2007 | 1.97 % change on previous year | +51.8% |
| 2008 | 2.99 % change on previous year | +52.2% |
| 2009 | 2.74 % change on previous year | -8.5% |
| 2010 | 2.35 % change on previous year | -14.3% |
| 2011 | 2.07 % change on previous year | -11.8% |
| 2012 | 1.39 % change on previous year | -32.7% |
| 2013 | 0.7565 % change on previous year | -45.7% |
| 2014 | 0.4296 % change on previous year | -43.2% |
| 2015 | 0.4029 % change on previous year | -6.2% |
| 2016 | 0.3908 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 0.217 % change on previous year | -44.5% |
| 2018 | 0.1649 % change on previous year | -24.0% |
| 2019 | 0.0625 % change on previous year | -62.1% |
| 2020 | -0.3648 % change on previous year | -683.8% |
| 2021 | -0.7264 % change on previous year | +99.2% |
| 2022 | -0.3976 % change on previous year | -45.3% |
| 2023 | 0.049 % change on previous year | -112.3% |
| 2024 | -1.25 % change on previous year | -2641.7% |
| 2025 | -1.42 % change on previous year | +13.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.27 % change on previous year | 0.9773 % change on previous year | 1.59 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | -0.4773 % change on previous year | -2.05 % change on previous year | 0.774 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -1.61 % change on previous year | -2.23 % change on previous year | -0.7919 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.12 % change on previous year | -0.402 % change on previous year | 2.99 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.823 % change on previous year | 0.0625 % change on previous year | 2.35 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.6837 % change on previous year | -1.42 % change on previous year | 0.049 % change on previous year | 6 |
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- 156 Tunisia -1.25 % change on previous year compare
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- 158 Tuvalu -1.31 % change on previous year compare
- 160 Georgia -1.43 % change on previous year compare
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- Population growth rate -0.455 (2100)
- Population density 76.73 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 217,052 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in Ireland?
- Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in Ireland was -1.42 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 2.99 % change on previous year in 2008.
- What is the lowest population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.23 % change on previous year in 1995.
- How does Ireland rank for population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Ireland ranks 159th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 451.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population aged 14 years or younger UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.