Total population in thousands (UN DESA) in Ireland
Ireland: Total population in thousands (UN DESA) was 5,308 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Total population in thousands in Ireland, 2000–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total population in thousands in Ireland is 5,308, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.0% on the previous year and up 12.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population in thousands in Ireland peaked at 5,308 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 3,803, in 2000.
That places Ireland 49th out of 75 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 26 years of available data.
Total population in thousands (UN DESA) in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3,803 | — |
| 2001 | 3,863 | +1.6% |
| 2002 | 3,928 | +1.7% |
| 2003 | 3,993 | +1.6% |
| 2004 | 4,066 | +1.8% |
| 2005 | 4,155 | +2.2% |
| 2006 | 4,269 | +2.7% |
| 2007 | 4,394 | +2.9% |
| 2008 | 4,486 | +2.1% |
| 2009 | 4,534 | +1.1% |
| 2010 | 4,559 | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 4,580 | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 4,600 | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 4,625 | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 4,658 | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 4,702 | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 4,754 | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 4,810 | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 4,873 | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 4,933 | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 4,983 | +1.0% |
| 2021 | 5,028 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 5,110 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | 5,197 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | 5,255 | +1.1% |
| 2025 | 5,308 | +1.0% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 5,308 is below the median for high income countries, which is 5,813, 91% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 5,308 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7,005, 76% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,149 | 3,803 | 4,534 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,709 | 4,559 | 4,933 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,147 | 4,983 | 5,308 | 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 total population in thousands in Ireland?
- Total population in thousands in Ireland was 5,308 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest total population in thousands recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 5,308 in 2025.
- What is the lowest total population in thousands recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,803 in 2000.
- How does Ireland rank for total population in thousands?
- Ireland ranks 49th out of 75 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population in thousands rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Total population in thousands (UN DESA). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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