Populations are from table 7, volume 1 of the 2011 irish census and represent the entire settlement area of each town and city including suburbs and environs. Cork is set to play a pivotal role as the economic powerhouse of the southern region of ireland, as set out in the national planning framework a strategic longterm plan to build and enhance irelands economic. Population and labour force projections 2016 2046 cso. The area level association between suicide, deprivation, social fragmentation and population density in the republic of ireland. Population sizes prior to the 1841 census are estimates. The number of muslims in ireland has increased since the 1990s, mostly through immigration. Its also an important educational center and close to some of the most beautiful regions of the. Cork airport is the second busiest airport in the republic of ireland, and is situated on the south side of cork city close to ballygarvan.
Cork is a university city with a student population in excess of 25,000 in two main third level education institutes university college cork and cork institute of technology. This is a list of urban areas in the republic of ireland by population. Cork city is the third most populous city on the island of ireland. Cork city is the only city in the county and the second most populous city in the republic of ireland, with a population of 199,230 according to the 2011 census. Data tables, maps, charts, and live population clock. According to the 2016 irish census the number of muslims resident in the republic was 63,443.
With a city population of 210,000 in 2019 399,216 including metropolitian area it is the second largest city in the republic of ireland, and the third largest on the island of ireland once belfast in the north is included. Update to date information about population of ireland in 2020. Europe ireland the world factbook central intelligence. Cork county, ireland population statistics, charts, map. West cork is one of the last bastions of old ireland. The one hundred largest towns in ireland are listed below, as well as county towns which fall outside the top 100 list. Births, deaths and net migration are analysed by sex only. Cork is the next largest city in ireland with a population of 399,216.
Irelands history irish geography irelands climate natural resources environment population life expectancy. The island of ireland, throughout most of its history, had a small population, comparable to that of other regions of similar area in europe. Cork county, all towns, ireland population statistics. The other sixth is called northern ireland, which is still part of the united kingdom. It is located in the southwest region and in the province of munster.
The size of the county was such that even though cork was the largest city in the south of ireland, it did not dominate cork in the same way that dublin city dominated dublin. Why isnt cork the capital city of ireland despite being a. The muslims are growing steadily in ireland, by and large through migration, with a half augmentation in the republic between the 2006 and 2011 registration. Protestantism in the republic of ireland refers to protestantism in the republic of ireland and its predecessor, the irish free state. Live ireland population clock 2020 polulation of ireland. Population and migration estimates regional population projections population and labour force projections census 2011 ireland and northern ireland. It must be very annoying for the locals when they see roi in business articles.
Cork is the second largest city in the country and the third largest on the island of ireland. Oct 25, 2019 the republic of ireland, often referred to simply as ireland, occupies the majority of the island, with an area of 27,3 sq mi, and has an estimated population of 4. In english only, for now adolescent fertility rate births per 1,000 women ages 1519. Taoiseachs of ireland from 1932 to the present click to your area of interest. Between 2011 and 2016, cork city recorded the largest increase 17. Ireland ethnic groups, language, and religion britannica. This is a list of urban areas in ireland by population. The capital and largest city is dublin, which is located on the eastern part of the island, and whose metropolitan area is home to around a third of the countrys 4.
Oct 29, 2017 the greatest is the anglican church of ireland. The population of every county in republic of ireland, as revealed. Populations are from the 2016 irish census, except for tallaght, and represent the entire settlement area of each town and city including suburbs and environs. Jul 12, 2018 population growth in ireland was more than five times the eu average in 2017, new figures have revealed. Look at it logically, and i dont mean population or land area. Aug 26, 2010 population wise, it is the fifth largest city in all of ireland. Located in the southwest of ireland, in the province of munster, since an extension to the citys boundary in 2019, its population is c. The president of the republic of ireland is michael d. Cork in 1911 was the largest county in ireland, with a population of 392,104. Republic of ireland country profile nations online project. The united kingdom remains irelands chief trading partner. Dates for the famine vary, but include the years 1845 to 1850, give or take. Their population experienced a long period of decline over. The capital and largest city is dublin, which is located on the eastern side of the island.
A wide range of manufactured products are exported, including electrical machinery and apparatus, processed foods, chemical products, clothing and textiles. In 2016, the population of ireland was estimated at 4,757,976 world bank 2016, while it was 6. The population of ireland has risen by 64,500 in the past year with 4. Live ireland population clock 2020 polulation of ireland today.
This thriving harbor city is located on the corrib near galway bay and its completely surrounded by county galway. Protestantism in the republic of ireland wikipedia. Ireland is the 120th largest country in the world by area and with a population of over 1 million, it is the 124th most poulous city in the world. Corcaigh is situated on the banks of the river lee in the south of the country. Geographically, munster covers a total area of 24,675 km 2 9,527 sq mi and has a population of 1,246,088 with the most populated city being. The population density is 67 persons per square kilometre. Republic of ireland is certainly getting a little crowded as a whole, as census 2016 results released by the central statistics office cso on thursday revealed that its population has increased. Cork eires 2nd city five minute spares guide going places.
With a population of 119,230, it is the second largest city in the state and the third most. Ireland, 1831 and 1841 census index tithe applotment books of ireland, 18231838 international land records index to griffiths valuation of ireland, 18481864. Northern ireland is sometimes considered part of the region of ulster and is divided into 6 counties. It is located on the south west coast of ireland and is the 2nd largest city in the republic of ireland.
In 2006, protestants made up a little over 5% of the states population. Majority of the population in the country resides in the belfast metropolitan region. The population of northern ireland is twice denser than the population density of republic ireland. Following an extension to the citys boundary in 2019, its population is c. Cork city is the only city in the county and the second most populous city in the republic of ireland, with a population of 125,657 according to the 2016 census. The population of all agglomerations socalled aggregate towns and census towns in the republic of ireland. Galway is the 4th largest city in the republic of ireland, and the 6th largest city on the island of ireland. W elcome to the peoples republic of cork and to the islands largest county. How about building a high speed rail network from dublin to cork. Figures not in bold are for the republic of ireland counties of ulster only. While the country isnt full of megacities like some of the other most populous countries, it does have a significant number of cities with high populations.
Republic of ireland simple english wikipedia, the free. Immigration from the rest of europe, africa, and asia has been significant since the last two decades of the 20th century. In part, this is a reflection of the size of the county. Their population experienced a long period of decline over the 19th and 20th centuries, but grows in the 21st century. The river shannon, which runs from north to south, is the longest river on the island. The documented history of islam in ireland dates to the 1950s. Total area is the sum of land and water areas within international boundaries and coastlines of ireland. How cork has changed, and aged, in a decade irish examiner. The republic of ireland covers 56 of the island while northern ireland, part of the united kingdom, covers the rest of the island. The detailed projections are provided for the six combinations of fertility and migration assumptions distinguished in the publication i. Ireland simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Additionally, 26 of the islands 32 counties are part of the republic of ireland.
Ethnic and racial minorities make up about 12 percent of the population of irelanda proportion that doubled in the first decade of the 21st century. The population of every county in republic of ireland, as. Ireland ireland ethnic groups, language, and religion. Only mayo and donegal showed a decline in population in that period, with the steepest increases evident in dublin and the surrounding counties and cork. This severe decline was due to both famine and emigration. It covers about fivesixths of the island of ireland. The population increased slowly to a figure today of about 5,602,603, this is made up from 3,917,336 in the republic of ireland census 28 april 2002 and 1,685,267 census 29 april 2001 in northern ireland. According to the 2006 census statistics, the county has 11 towns with a population of over 4,000. In the galway islamic centre, there are between 500 and 1,000 members. Auckland, new zealand, is much larger than wellington, has a great harbour, well placed, good climate. The populations of dublin, cork, galway, limerick and waterford cities have been added to their respective traditional counties. Cork, the gem of munster, is the second biggest city in the republic of ireland. This has led to conflict in the past between protestant and catholic, or northern ireland and the republic of ireland, ending in 1921 with the partition or separation of north and south.
County cork, ireland, a collection of 1851 census records. Irish population was in serious decline before the vikings. The population of northern ireland increased from just under 1. For convenience, cities included are shown in bold and county towns and cities are highlighted in green. Ireland, also known as the republic of ireland poblacht na heireann, is a sovereign state in northwestern europe occupying about fivesixths of the island of ireland. The population of the republic of ireland is around 4. The total number of residents in the republic rose by 53,900 last year to almost 4. Towns the population of all agglomerations socalled aggregate towns and census towns in the republic of ireland.
In the 50year period 17901840, the population of the island doubled from 4 million to 8 million. Cork city is the second largest city in the republic and known as the food capital of ireland. Northern ireland was separated from republic of ireland in 1920 and northern ireland was created a year later. A default evening meeting place for corks alternative population, an brog can always be depended on to be lively and packed but with quick service with a grin. Central statistics office skehard road, cork t12 x00e, ireland tel. The republic of ireland has been a popular destination for immigrants for the last 50 years. The key factors in increased immigration have been the more. In ireland, the gaeltacht boundaries are defined by the gaeltacht areas orders, 19561982, and are in the counties of cork, donegal, galway, kerry, meath, mayo, and waterford. To help you visualise the distribution of population in ireland, imagine that the entire population reduced to just 10 people. But official ireland is failing to engage with the increasing number of ethnic and political groups.
Cork is a city in ireland, located in the southwest region, in the. The two parts of ireland are the republic of ireland and northern ireland. The number of employed persons in ireland increased to 2372. When taking the extramunicipal suburbs into account, limerick is the third largest conurbation in the republic of ireland, with an. The populace of cork suffered extreme hardship during the great famine. Ireland is divided up into four provinces ulster, munster, leinster, and connacht and 26 counties. Irelands muslim population has grown tenfold in 20 years and is still expanding. From a total of 542,868 residents, results show 125,657 live in cork city and 417,211 in the rest of the county. Cork is irelands second largest economic region, with a population of more than 550,000 which is forecast to double by 2040. The population of ireland in 2016 was approximately 6.
List of urban areas in the republic of ireland by population. It is widely believed that cork comes from the old irish for marshy place, which would be corcaigh. Welcome to the peoples republic of cork irelands southernmost city. Nowadays, 88% of irish citizens are roman catholic. Corks population dropped more than 25% between 1841 and 1851, of which about 150,000 died and 50,000 emigrated. The island of ireland is located in the north atlantic and is the 3rd largest island in europe with an area of 32,595 square miles 84,421 square kilometers which ranks 122 nd in the world in terms of size. For the former uk parliamentary constituency, see cork county uk parliament constituency. This is a list of counties of ireland ordered by population. Cork republic of ireland with a population of around 120 000, cork is the second largest city in the republic of ireland, after the capital, dubln. Cork is the second largest city in ireland, located in the southwest of ireland, in the province of munster. Its a spirited, independent place, cosmopolitan and creative too.
Sprawling all over the southwest, this is the place that gave us revolutionary political leader and clonakilty man michael collins, and republic of ireland soccer legend roy keane. For the purposes of the iso, the province is listed as one of the provincial subdivisions of the state iso 31662. The population of cork is quite substantial when compared to other areas of ireland. The area level association between suicide, deprivation. The largest counties in the republic of ireland by population are dublin, cork, and galway. In cork, there is the muslim foundation of cork and the cork islamic cultural centre, each with approximately 500 members. Density of population is calculated as permanently settled population of ireland divided by total area of the country. The population is distributed along the horizontal axis, with males shown on the left and females on the right.
The current population according to the most recent census of 2016 shows. In the 18th and early 19th centuries, ireland experienced a major population boom as a result of the agricultural and industrial revolutions. Ireland population 2020 demographics, maps, graphs. The republic of ireland has a population of nearly 4,6 million people 2011 census, capital and largest city is dublin. Your research center on the republic of irelands political system, economy, climate, population and more. At that scale, 3 people would live in northern ireland. A population pyramid illustrates the age and sex structure of a countrys population and may provide insights about political and social stability, as well as economic development. Irelands population has risen this year, but more irish people are. Munster has no official function for local government purposes. Jul 14, 2016 census of population 2016 preliminary results. The detailed data files contain projections of the population for each year from 2011 to 2046 classified by sex and single year of age. Irelands population in the mid 1800s maps and pictures. Cork, city in republic of ireland best travel destination. Galway is a city located in the west region of the republic of ireland in the province of connacht.