IRL · Europe & Central Asia /
Total Population
5.40 million
(2024)
Life Expectancy
83.0 years
Median Age
38.2 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,395,790 persons | 2024 |
| Population Growth (%) | 1.57 percent | 2024 |
| Population Density | 77.1 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 10.00 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 6.50 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 1.47 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 83.0 years | 2024 |
| Median Age | 38.2 years | 2025 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 3.4 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Urban Population (%) | 64.3 percent | 2024 |
Languages
English
Official
Irish
Official
Religions
Roman Catholic
Major
69.2%
None
14.5%
Unspecified
6.7%
Protestant
3.7%
Orthodox
2.0%
Muslim
1.6%
Other
1.4%
Other Christian
0.9%
Agnostic/Atheist
0.1%