Population density

73.1 (people per sq. km) in 2021

In 2021, population density for Ireland was 73.1 people per sq. km. Population density of Ireland increased from 44.1 people per sq. km in 1972 to 73.1 people per sq. km in 2021 growing at an average annual rate of 1.04%.

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Population density is midyear population divided by land area in square kilometers.

Date Value Change, %
2021 73.1 0.96%
2020 72.4 1.03%
2019 71.6 1.38%
2018 70.7 1.25%
2017 69.8 1.09%
2016 69.0 1.14%
2015 68.3 0.95%
2014 67.6 0.73%
2013 67.1 0.53%
2012 66.8 0.42%
2011 66.5 0.44%
2010 66.2