County Profile · Census 2022
County Donegal — Area Data & Demographics
Ireland's most northerly and second-largest county. Geographically isolated but with strong community identity, Gaeltacht areas, and growing remote-work appeal. Among the most affordable housing in Ireland.
Key statistics — County Donegal
Employment Rate
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County avg · Census 2022
Third Level Edu.
46.3%
County avg · Census 2022
Home Ownership
76.3%
County avg · Census 2022
Private Renting
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County avg · Census 2022
Unemployment
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County avg · Census 2022
Median Age
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County avg · Census 2022
Top electoral divisions by employment — Donegal
The electoral divisions within County Donegal with the highest employment rates, from Census 2022.
| Electoral Division | Employment Rate |
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Explore Donegal on the map
See every electoral division in Donegal — hover to inspect Census 2022 figures. Ask the AI analyst about any area for a plain-language explanation of what the data means.
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Data: CSO Census 2022 · County Donegal · Electoral Division averages
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