What is the population of County Donegal?

The population of County Donegal was 167,084 in Census 2022. IrelandInsights maps population at electoral division level — hover any area on the map to see its exact figure.

What is the home ownership rate in County Donegal?

76.3% of households in County Donegal are owner-occupied, according to Census 2022. The national average is approximately 66%. High ownership rates are typical in rural and commuter counties; Dublin city has lower rates due to rental market pressure.

County Profile · Census 2022

County Donegal — Census 2022 Data, Demographics & Area Guide

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

County avg · Census 2022

Third Level Edu.

46.3%

County avg · Census 2022

Home Ownership

76.3%

County avg · Census 2022

Private Renting

County avg · Census 2022

Unemployment

49%

County avg · Census 2022

Population

167084

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
1. EDENACARNAN	66.6%
2. CORRAVADDY	63.9%
3. TERMON	63.2%
4. BUNDORAN RURAL	62.3%
5. BALLYMACOOL	61.1%
6. KNOCK	59.1%

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 · cso.ie/census