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County Sligo
County in Ireland
County Sligo is a county in Ireland. It is located in the Border Region and is part of the province of Connacht. Sligo is the administrative capital and largest town in the county. Sligo County Council is the local authority for the county. The population of the county is 65,535 according to the 2016 census, making it the 3rd most populated county in the province. Source: Wikipedia
| Area of County Sligo | 1,888.2 km² |
| Population | 65,437 |
| Male Population | 32,414 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 33,023 (50.5%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +39.9% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +18.2% |
| Median Age | 37.1 years |
| Male Median Age | 36.4 years |
| Female Median Age | 37.8 years |
| Timezone | Greenwich Mean Time |
Map of County Sligo
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 46,785 | 52,451 | 55,346 | 65,437 |
| Population Density | 24.8 / km² | 27.8 / km² | 29.3 / km² | 34.7 / km² |
Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 18.2% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Sligo | +39.9% | +24.8% | +18.2% |
| Ireland | +47.8% | +31.9% | +22.2% |
Population By Age and Gender
County Sligo Population Tree| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 2,367 | 2,197 | 4,564 |
| 5-9 | 2,126 | 2,064 | 4,191 |
| 10-14 | 2,279 | 2,049 | 4,328 |
| 15-19 | 2,241 | 2,139 | 4,380 |
| 20-24 | 2,071 | 2,193 | 4,265 |
| 25-29 | 2,145 | 2,227 | 4,372 |
| 30-34 | 2,329 | 2,344 | 4,674 |
| 35-39 | 2,255 | 2,359 | 4,614 |
| 40-44 | 2,265 | 2,173 | 4,438 |
| 45-49 | 2,214 | 2,284 | 4,498 |
| 50-54 | 2,133 | 2,228 | 4,362 |
| 55-59 | 1,935 | 2,043 | 3,978 |
| 60-64 | 1,856 | 1,794 | 3,650 |
| 65-69 | 1,470 | 1,391 | 2,862 |
| 70-74 | 1,051 | 1,100 | 2,152 |
| 75-79 | 809 | 914 | 1,723 |
| 80-84 | 520 | 717 | 1,237 |
| 85 Plus | 350 | 808 | 1,158 |
Population Density
Population Density: 34.7 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Sligo | 65,437 | 1,888.2 km² | 34.7 / km² |
Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1975 to 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 52,451 | n/a | n/a |
| 2000 | 55,346 | 5.5% | 2,895 |
| 2020 | 69,231 | 11.8% | 6,942 |
| 2030 | 75,464 | 9% | 6,233 |
| 2040 | 81,171 | 7.6% | 5,707 |
| 2050 | 86,318 | 6.3% | 5,147 |
| 2060 | 90,134 | 4.4% | 3,816 |
| 2070 | 92,520 | 2.6% | 2,386 |
| 2080 | 93,947 | 1.5% | 1,427 |
| 2090 | 94,565 | 0.7% | 618 |
| 2100 | 94,242 | -0.3% | -323 |
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 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 Roscommon | 2,555.6 km² | 69,225 | 70.2 / 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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