| Area of County Roscommon | 2,555.6 km² |
| Population | 69,225 |
| Male Population | 34,917 (50.4%) |
| Female Population | 34,308 (49.6%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +69.9% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +25.3% |
| Median Age | 37.8 years |
| Male Median Age | 37.7 years |
| Female Median Age | 38 years |
| Timezone | Irish Standard Time |
Map of County Roscommon
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,745 | 49,597 | 55,233 | 69,225 |
| Population Density | 15.9 / km² | 19.4 / km² | 21.6 / km² | 27.1 / km² |
Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 25.3% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Roscommon | +69.9% | +39.6% | +25.3% |
| Ireland | +47.8% | +31.9% | +22.2% |
Population By Age and Gender
County Roscommon Population Tree| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 2,578 | 2,431 | 5,009 |
| 5-9 | 2,459 | 2,395 | 4,854 |
| 10-14 | 2,326 | 2,360 | 4,687 |
| 15-19 | 2,097 | 1,982 | 4,079 |
| 20-24 | 1,917 | 1,747 | 3,664 |
| 25-29 | 2,236 | 2,309 | 4,545 |
| 30-34 | 2,510 | 2,437 | 4,948 |
| 35-39 | 2,464 | 2,454 | 4,919 |
| 40-44 | 2,569 | 2,336 | 4,905 |
| 45-49 | 2,427 | 2,305 | 4,732 |
| 50-54 | 2,324 | 2,223 | 4,547 |
| 55-59 | 2,266 | 2,118 | 4,385 |
| 60-64 | 1,930 | 1,897 | 3,827 |
| 65-69 | 1,608 | 1,473 | 3,081 |
| 70-74 | 1,200 | 1,119 | 2,319 |
| 75-79 | 923 | 1,018 | 1,941 |
| 80-84 | 657 | 865 | 1,522 |
| 85 Plus | 427 | 839 | 1,267 |
Population Density
Population Density: 27.1 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Roscommon | 69,225 | 2,555.6 km² | 27.1 / km² |
Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1975 to 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 49,597 | n/a | n/a |
| 2000 | 55,233 | 11.4% | 5,636 |
| 2020 | 73,019 | 15% | 8,893 |
| 2030 | 78,863 | 8% | 5,844 |
| 2040 | 84,108 | 6.7% | 5,245 |
| 2050 | 88,701 | 5.5% | 4,593 |
| 2060 | 91,791 | 3.5% | 3,090 |
| 2070 | 93,358 | 1.7% | 1,567 |
| 2080 | 93,946 | 0.6% | 588 |
| 2090 | 93,737 | -0.2% | -209 |
| 2100 | 92,619 | -1.2% | -1,118 |
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
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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 Limerick | 2,777.2 km² | 190,645 | 177.8 / 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 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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