| Area of County Waterford | 1,919.3 km² |
| Population | 115,655 |
| Male Population | 57,471 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 58,184 (50.3%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +3.3% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +11.3% |
| Median Age | 36.1 years |
| Male Median Age | 35.7 years |
| Female Median Age | 36.4 years |
| Timezone | Irish Standard Time |
Map of County Waterford
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 111,985 | 104,919 | 103,874 | 115,655 |
| Population Density | 58.3 / km² | 54.7 / km² | 54.1 / km² | 60.3 / km² |
Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 11.3% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Waterford | +3.3% | +10.2% | +11.3% |
| Ireland | +47.8% | +31.9% | +22.2% |
Population By Age and Gender
County Waterford Population Tree| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4,441 | 4,203 | 8,645 |
| 5-9 | 4,109 | 4,046 | 8,155 |
| 10-14 | 4,075 | 3,845 | 7,920 |
| 15-19 | 3,657 | 3,589 | 7,246 |
| 20-24 | 3,487 | 3,525 | 7,013 |
| 25-29 | 3,887 | 4,084 | 7,971 |
| 30-34 | 4,512 | 4,606 | 9,119 |
| 35-39 | 4,243 | 4,299 | 8,543 |
| 40-44 | 4,252 | 4,080 | 8,332 |
| 45-49 | 4,054 | 4,032 | 8,087 |
| 50-54 | 3,546 | 3,554 | 7,101 |
| 55-59 | 3,316 | 3,333 | 6,650 |
| 60-64 | 3,000 | 2,969 | 5,970 |
| 65-69 | 2,438 | 2,451 | 4,889 |
| 70-74 | 1,856 | 1,844 | 3,701 |
| 75-79 | 1,328 | 1,588 | 2,917 |
| 80-84 | 789 | 1,079 | 1,868 |
| 85 Plus | 480 | 1,057 | 1,537 |
Population Density
Population Density: 60.3 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Waterford | 115,655 | 1,919.3 km² | 60.3 / km² |
Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Ancient Population until 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5,161 | n/a | n/a |
| 100 | 5,266 | 0.2% | 10 |
| 200 | 5,374 | 0.2% | 10 |
| 300 | 5,483 | 0.2% | 10 |
| 400 | 5,595 | 0.2% | 11 |
| 500 | 5,709 | 0.2% | 11 |
| 600 | 5,826 | 0.2% | 11 |
| 700 | 5,945 | 0.2% | 11 |
| 800 | 6,066 | 0.2% | 12 |
| 900 | 6,403 | 0.5% | 33 |
| 1000 | 6,740 | 0.5% | 33 |
| 1100 | 8,987 | 2.9% | 224 |
| 1200 | 13,480 | 4.1% | 449 |
| 1300 | 17,973 | 2.9% | 449 |
| 1400 | 13,480 | -2.8% | -449 |
| 1500 | 17,973 | 2.9% | 449 |
| 1600 | 28,082 | 4.6% | 1,010 |
| 1700 | 56,164 | 7.2% | 2,808 |
| 1800 | 96,940 | 5.6% | 4,077 |
| 1900 | 79,268 | -2% | -1,767 |
| 1910 | 76,249 | -3.8% | -3,019 |
| 1920 | 74,756 | -2% | -1,493 |
| 1930 | 49,045 | -34.4% | -25,711 |
| 1940 | 48,545 | -1% | -500 |
| 1950 | 111,173 | 129% | 62,628 |
| 1960 | 119,497 | 7.5% | 8,324 |
| 1970 | 124,401 | 4.1% | 4,904 |
| 1990 | 104,919 | -8.2% | -9,741 |
| 2000 | 103,874 | -1% | -1,045 |
| 2020 | 122,607 | 8.6% | 9,366 |
| 2030 | 134,454 | 9.7% | 11,847 |
| 2040 | 145,514 | 8.2% | 11,060 |
| 2050 | 155,606 | 6.9% | 10,092 |
| 2060 | 163,446 | 5% | 7,840 |
| 2070 | 168,819 | 3.3% | 5,373 |
| 2080 | 172,456 | 2.2% | 3,637 |
| 2090 | 174,581 | 1.2% | 2,125 |
| 2100 | 174,978 | 0.2% | 397 |
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 Sligo | 1,888.2 km² | 65,437 | 89.8 / mi² |
| County Tipperary, Ireland | 4,282.4 km² | 157,524 | 95.3 / 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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