| Area of County Westmeath | 1,832.5 km² |
| Population | 84,156 |
| Male Population | 41,814 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 42,342 (50.3%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +68.3% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +23.2% |
| Median Age | 34.5 years |
| Male Median Age | 34.2 years |
| Female Median Age | 34.8 years |
| Timezone | Greenwich Mean Time |
Map of County Westmeath
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 50,013 | 61,258 | 68,285 | 84,156 |
| Population Density | 27.3 / km² | 33.4 / km² | 37.3 / km² | 45.9 / km² |
Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 23.2% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Westmeath | +68.3% | +37.4% | +23.2% |
| Ireland | +47.8% | +31.9% | +22.2% |
Population By Age and Gender
County Westmeath Population Tree| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 3,392 | 3,298 | 6,691 |
| 5-9 | 3,223 | 3,055 | 6,279 |
| 10-14 | 3,079 | 3,019 | 6,099 |
| 15-19 | 2,887 | 2,765 | 5,653 |
| 20-24 | 2,571 | 2,621 | 5,193 |
| 25-29 | 2,978 | 3,175 | 6,153 |
| 30-34 | 3,299 | 3,390 | 6,690 |
| 35-39 | 3,190 | 3,283 | 6,473 |
| 40-44 | 3,111 | 3,098 | 6,210 |
| 45-49 | 2,874 | 2,895 | 5,770 |
| 50-54 | 2,588 | 2,565 | 5,153 |
| 55-59 | 2,305 | 2,154 | 4,459 |
| 60-64 | 1,938 | 1,872 | 3,810 |
| 65-69 | 1,528 | 1,499 | 3,028 |
| 70-74 | 1,129 | 1,168 | 2,298 |
| 75-79 | 850 | 963 | 1,814 |
| 80-84 | 499 | 770 | 1,270 |
| 85 Plus | 372 | 749 | 1,122 |
Population Density
Population Density: 45.9 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Westmeath | 84,156 | 1,832.5 km² | 45.9 / km² |
Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1975 to 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 61,258 | n/a | n/a |
| 2000 | 68,285 | 11.5% | 7,027 |
| 2020 | 89,068 | 14.2% | 10,391 |
| 2030 | 97,179 | 9.1% | 8,111 |
| 2040 | 104,642 | 7.7% | 7,463 |
| 2050 | 111,364 | 6.4% | 6,722 |
| 2060 | 116,379 | 4.5% | 5,015 |
| 2070 | 119,568 | 2.7% | 3,189 |
| 2080 | 121,517 | 1.6% | 1,949 |
| 2090 | 122,413 | 0.7% | 896 |
| 2100 | 122,099 | -0.3% | -314 |
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 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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