Population Statistics of Ireland

Facts according to the World Factbook:

The population of Ireland as of July 2014 is 4,832,765. It is listed as the 123rd largest country in the world.

Source: blogs.independent.co.uk

Population growth rate: 1.2%

Birth rate: 15.18 births/1,000 population

Death rate: 6.45 deaths/1,000 population

Total fertility rate: 2 children born/ woman 

The median age is 35.4 years for males and 36.1 years for females

Source: www.afs.org.in

Urban population in Ireland is 62.2% of the total population and the largest metropolitan area is Dublin, the country's capitol (Pictured right), with 1.121 million people. 


The literacy rate, or number of people over the age of 15 that can read and write is 99%. This is according to statistics from the year 2003. 

The adult prevalence rate of obesity is 25.2% as of 2008 and the Unemployment rate is 24% for youths aged 15-24.

Source: www.baby-connect.com

Infant Mortality rate:3.74 deaths/1,000 live births 
Life expectancy at birth: 80.56 years
Total fertility rate: 2 children born/ per woman

Source: www.euro.who.int

HIV/AIDS is a disease that affects the immune system. Like many other countries in the world, it is not unheard of.  The adult prevalence rate is 0.2%. There are 6,900 people living with HIV/AIDS in Ireland as of 2003. However there have been fewer than 100 deaths. In Europe, the country with the highest death rate due to AIDS/HIV is the Ukraine with between 19,000 and 25,000 deaths.

Travel Information:

There are currently no travel health notices in effect for Ireland according to the CDC. Like all travelers, those traveling should eat and drink safely, stay safe outdoors, reduce their exposure to germs, and select safe transportation. Those traveling are also advised to stay away from farm animals.