| Area of County Limerick | 2,777.2 km² |
| Population | 190,645 |
| Male Population | 95,202 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 95,443 (50.1%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | -17.5% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +8.1% |
| Median Age | 34.9 years |
| Male Median Age | 34.4 years |
| Female Median Age | 35.3 years |
| Timezone | Irish Standard Time |
Map of County Limerick
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 231,122 | 183,492 | 176,432 | 190,645 |
| Population Density | 83.2 / km² | 66.1 / km² | 63.5 / km² | 68.6 / km² |
Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 8.1% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Limerick | -17.5% | +3.9% | +8.1% |
| Ireland | +47.8% | +31.9% | +22.2% |
Population By Age and Gender
County Limerick Population Tree| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 7,276 | 6,810 | 14,086 |
| 5-9 | 6,375 | 6,079 | 12,454 |
| 10-14 | 6,335 | 5,967 | 12,302 |
| 15-19 | 6,436 | 6,335 | 12,772 |
| 20-24 | 6,996 | 6,947 | 13,943 |
| 25-29 | 7,200 | 7,479 | 14,679 |
| 30-34 | 7,894 | 7,752 | 15,646 |
| 35-39 | 7,307 | 6,938 | 14,246 |
| 40-44 | 6,632 | 6,406 | 13,038 |
| 45-49 | 6,089 | 6,221 | 12,310 |
| 50-54 | 5,859 | 5,741 | 11,601 |
| 55-59 | 5,402 | 5,258 | 10,661 |
| 60-64 | 4,850 | 4,816 | 9,667 |
| 65-69 | 3,760 | 3,910 | 7,671 |
| 70-74 | 2,883 | 3,017 | 5,900 |
| 75-79 | 2,028 | 2,355 | 4,383 |
| 80-84 | 1,155 | 1,768 | 2,923 |
| 85 Plus | 727 | 1,645 | 2,372 |
Population Density
Population Density: 68.6 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Limerick | 190,645 | 2,777.2 km² | 68.6 / km² |
Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Ancient Population until 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 8,253 | n/a | n/a |
| 100 | 8,421 | 0.2% | 16 |
| 200 | 8,593 | 0.2% | 17 |
| 300 | 8,768 | 0.2% | 17 |
| 400 | 8,947 | 0.2% | 17 |
| 500 | 9,130 | 0.2% | 18 |
| 600 | 9,316 | 0.2% | 18 |
| 700 | 9,506 | 0.2% | 19 |
| 800 | 9,700 | 0.2% | 19 |
| 900 | 10,239 | 0.5% | 53 |
| 1000 | 10,778 | 0.5% | 53 |
| 1100 | 14,370 | 2.9% | 359 |
| 1200 | 21,555 | 4.1% | 718 |
| 1300 | 28,740 | 2.9% | 718 |
| 1400 | 21,555 | -2.8% | -718 |
| 1500 | 28,740 | 2.9% | 718 |
| 1600 | 44,906 | 4.6% | 1,616 |
| 1700 | 89,812 | 7.2% | 4,490 |
| 1800 | 173,443 | 6.8% | 8,363 |
| 1900 | 154,675 | -1.1% | -1,876 |
| 1910 | 149,936 | -3.1% | -4,739 |
| 1920 | 148,126 | -1.2% | -1,810 |
| 1930 | 97,916 | -33.9% | -50,210 |
| 1940 | 97,647 | -0.3% | -269 |
| 1950 | 225,296 | 130.7% | 127,649 |
| 1960 | 243,974 | 8.3% | 18,678 |
| 1970 | 255,890 | 4.9% | 11,916 |
| 1990 | 183,492 | -15.3% | -36,199 |
| 2000 | 176,432 | -3.8% | -7,060 |
| 2020 | 202,377 | 7.1% | 12,972 |
| 2030 | 222,262 | 9.8% | 19,885 |
| 2040 | 240,771 | 8.3% | 18,509 |
| 2050 | 257,655 | 7% | 16,884 |
| 2060 | 270,653 | 5% | 12,998 |
| 2070 | 279,415 | 3.2% | 8,762 |
| 2080 | 285,206 | 2.1% | 5,791 |
| 2090 | 288,461 | 1.1% | 3,255 |
| 2100 | 288,757 | 0.1% | 296 |
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
3. [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Other Counties in Republic of Ireland
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Carlow | 894.6 km² | 55,725 | 161.3 / mi² |
| County Cavan | 1,943.4 km² | 78,555 | 104.7 / mi² |
| County Clare | 3,452.8 km² | 116,136 | 87.1 / mi² |
| County Cork | 7,554.7 km² | 525,507 | 180.2 / mi² |
| County Donegal | 5,190.2 km² | 164,156 | 81.9 / mi² |
| County Dublin, Ireland | 940.7 km² | 1.3 million | 3,557 / mi² |
| County Galway, Ireland | 6,156.1 km² | 252,084 | 106.1 / mi² |
| County Kerry, Ireland | 4,803.2 km² | 141,258 | 76.2 / mi² |
| County Kildare | 1,690.7 km² | 220,616 | 338.0 / mi² |
| County Laois | 1,725.7 km² | 90,354 | 135.6 / mi² |
| County Leitrim | 1,585.3 km² | 32,400 | 52.9 / mi² |
| County Longford | 1,088.1 km² | 41,399 | 98.5 / mi² |
| County Louth | 849.8 km² | 125,437 | 382.3 / mi² |
| County Mayo | 5,679.7 km² | 127,635 | 58.2 / mi² |
| County Meath | 2,332.2 km² | 195,274 | 216.9 / mi² |
| County Offaly | 2,006.1 km² | 78,293 | 101.1 / mi² |
| County Roscommon | 2,555.6 km² | 69,225 | 70.2 / mi² |
| County Sligo | 1,888.2 km² | 65,437 | 89.8 / mi² |
| County Tipperary, Ireland | 4,282.4 km² | 157,524 | 95.3 / mi² |
| County Waterford | 1,919.3 km² | 115,655 | 156.1 / mi² |
| County Westmeath | 1,832.5 km² | 84,156 | 118.9 / mi² |
| County Wexford | 2,416.8 km² | 149,285 | 160.0 / mi² |
| County Wicklow | 2,022.9 km² | 141,604 | 181.3 / mi² |
| Kilkenny | 2,067.3 km² | 97,305 | 121.9 / mi² |
| Monaghan | 1,291.8 km² | 61,147 | 122.6 / mi² |
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