Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Ireland
Ireland: Total population (thousands), annual growth rate was 1.06 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Ireland, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 1.06 % change on previous year for total population (thousands), annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of down 11.4% on the previous year and up 25.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Ireland peaked at 3.1 % change on previous year in 2007 and was at its lowest, -0.5672 % change on previous year, in 1989.
Ireland ranks 100th of 233 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Ireland, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0.7514 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 1.39 % change on previous year | +84.7% |
| 1973 | 1.55 % change on previous year | +11.9% |
| 1974 | 1.56 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 1975 | 1.54 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 1976 | 1.53 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 1977 | 1.51 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 1978 | 1.55 % change on previous year | +2.4% |
| 1979 | 1.59 % change on previous year | +2.9% |
| 1980 | 1.21 % change on previous year | -23.8% |
| 1981 | 1.12 % change on previous year | -7.2% |
| 1982 | 0.8438 % change on previous year | -25.0% |
| 1983 | 0.7054 % change on previous year | -16.4% |
| 1984 | 0.5651 % change on previous year | -19.9% |
| 1985 | 0.4844 % change on previous year | -14.3% |
| 1986 | 0.387 % change on previous year | -20.1% |
| 1987 | 0.2134 % change on previous year | -44.9% |
| 1988 | -0.2967 % change on previous year | -239.0% |
| 1989 | -0.5672 % change on previous year | +91.2% |
| 1990 | -0.2276 % change on previous year | -59.9% |
| 1991 | 0.3963 % change on previous year | -274.1% |
| 1992 | 0.7549 % change on previous year | +90.5% |
| 1993 | 0.6128 % change on previous year | -18.8% |
| 1994 | 0.3827 % change on previous year | -37.5% |
| 1995 | 0.4022 % change on previous year | +5.1% |
| 1996 | 0.7414 % change on previous year | +84.3% |
| 1997 | 0.7988 % change on previous year | +7.8% |
| 1998 | 1.06 % change on previous year | +32.3% |
| 1999 | 1.05 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2000 | 1.2 % change on previous year | +13.8% |
| 2001 | 1.44 % change on previous year | +20.3% |
| 2002 | 1.73 % change on previous year | +19.9% |
| 2003 | 1.66 % change on previous year | -4.1% |
| 2004 | 1.62 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 2005 | 2.03 % change on previous year | +25.3% |
| 2006 | 2.35 % change on previous year | +15.5% |
| 2007 | 3.1 % change on previous year | +32.1% |
| 2008 | 2.75 % change on previous year | -11.5% |
| 2009 | 1.48 % change on previous year | -46.1% |
| 2010 | 0.6537 % change on previous year | -55.9% |
| 2011 | 0.4643 % change on previous year | -29.0% |
| 2012 | 0.4361 % change on previous year | -6.1% |
| 2013 | 0.4604 % change on previous year | +5.6% |
| 2014 | 0.6066 % change on previous year | +31.8% |
| 2015 | 0.8436 % change on previous year | +39.1% |
| 2016 | 1.06 % change on previous year | +25.1% |
| 2017 | 1.11 % change on previous year | +5.6% |
| 2018 | 1.27 % change on previous year | +14.3% |
| 2019 | 1.32 % change on previous year | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 1.19 % change on previous year | -10.0% |
| 2021 | 0.8078 % change on previous year | -31.9% |
| 2022 | 1.03 % change on previous year | +27.6% |
| 2023 | 2.21 % change on previous year | +114.3% |
| 2024 | 1.19 % change on previous year | -46.0% |
| 2025 | 1.06 % change on previous year | -11.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.44 % change on previous year | 0.7514 % change on previous year | 1.59 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.4672 % change on previous year | -0.5672 % change on previous year | 1.21 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.5974 % change on previous year | -0.2276 % change on previous year | 1.06 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.94 % change on previous year | 1.2 % change on previous year | 3.1 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.8224 % change on previous year | 0.4361 % change on previous year | 1.32 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.25 % change on previous year | 0.8078 % change on previous year | 2.21 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 97 Luxembourg 1.15 % change on previous year compare
- 98 Lesotho 1.12 % change on previous year compare
- 99 Peru 1.08 % change on previous year compare
- 101 Eswatini 1.05 % change on previous year compare
- 102 Colombia 1.05 % change on previous year compare
- 103 Libya 1.05 % change on previous year compare
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)
- World population growth -0.5% (2100)
- Population density 76.73 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 217,052 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Ireland?
- Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Ireland was 1.06 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 3.1 % change on previous year in 2007.
- What is the lowest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.5672 % change on previous year in 1989.
- How does Ireland rank for total population (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Ireland ranks 100th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.2%. 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 Total population (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 Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Total population UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.