Ireland Population Pyramid 2031
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Less developed regions, excluding China
Less developed regions, excluding least developed countries
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Malta
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Morocco
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Niger
Nigeria
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Norway
Oceania
Oman
Other non-specified areas
Pakistan
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Polynesia
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Republic of Korea
Republic of Moldova
Romania
Russian Federation
Rwanda
Réunion
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
South America
South Sudan
South-Central Asia
South-Eastern Asia
Southern Africa
Southern Asia
Southern Europe
Spain
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State of Palestine
Sub-Saharan Africa
Sudan
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Sweden
Switzerland
Syrian Arab Republic
TFYR Macedonia
Tajikistan
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United Republic of Tanzania
United States Virgin Islands
United States of America
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
Viet Nam
Western Africa
Western Asia
Western Europe
Western Sahara
World
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Zimbabwe
2031
Population:
5,560,659
Summary
Ireland in 2031
By 2031, the population of Ireland is expected to reach 5,560,659. That would be 10.6% more than in 2021 (5,028,425).
Half of the population would be younger than 41.0 years, with 16.0% children under 15 and 18.3% aged 65 or older. The narrow base of the pyramid marks a constrictive age structure: fertility below replacement level and a rising share of older people.
Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.
Key indicators for Ireland
Population
5,560,659
Median age
41.0
0-14 %
16.0%
65+ %
18.3%
Child dependency
24.4
Old-age dependency
27.9
Region
Pyramid shape
Population 2050
5,970,042
Population 2100
5,286,120
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
12345
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 1.5
The fertility rate of Ireland was 1.50 births per woman in 2023, under the 2.1 needed to replace each generation.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.
Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total
Women
Men
60708090
19602023 · 82.9
Life expectancy at birth was 82.9 years in 2023: 84.5 for women and 81.3 for men.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.
People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children
Older adults
18355270
19502100
Migration to and from Ireland
Where immigrants come from (2024)
1,034,444 immigrants live in Ireland, 19.7% of the population.
| United Kingdom | 293,559 |
| Ukraine | 125,016 |
| Poland | 102,708 |
| India | 70,228 |
| Brazil | 48,605 |
Where emigrants live (2024)
712,129 people born in Ireland live in other countries.
| United Kingdom | 360,446 |
| United States of America | 125,844 |
| Australia | 90,203 |
| Poland | 34,300 |
| Canada | 28,912 |
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Immigration statistics
Origin of migrant stocks map
Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.
How Ireland compares with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Median age | Relative size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 5,560,659 | 41.0 | |
| Finland | 5,582,720 | 45.5 | |
| Norway | 5,745,652 | 42.6 | |
| Denmark | 6,091,944 | 42.8 | |
| Lithuania | 2,684,470 | 45.1 |
Frequently asked questions about Ireland's population
How many people are projected to live in Ireland in 2031?
Ireland is projected to have a population of 5,560,659 in 2031.
Is Ireland's population growing or shrinking?
Yes, growing: up 10.6% from 2021, with a projected population of 5,970,042 in 2050.
How old is the population of Ireland?
The median age in Ireland is 41.0 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of Ireland's population is over 65 or under 15?
In Ireland, 16.0% of people are under 15 and 18.3% are 65 or older.
What type of population pyramid does Ireland have?
Ireland's pyramid is constrictive — narrower at the base than the middle, the signature of sustained low fertility and population ageing.
