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
51.11%
County avg · Census 2022
Third Level Edu.
36.82%
County avg · Census 2022
Home Ownership
70.01%
County avg · Census 2022
Private Renting
13.6%
County avg · Census 2022
Unemployment rate
10.64%
County avg · Census 2022
Population
167084
County avg · Census 2022
See the full Donegal Census 2022 profile →
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
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Frequently asked questions
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 employment rate in County Donegal?
The employment rate in County Donegal was 51.11% in Census 2022, measuring the share of people aged 15 and over who are at work. The national employment rate was 56.09%. IrelandInsights maps employment rates for every electoral division in Donegal.
What is the home ownership rate in County Donegal?
70.01% of households in County Donegal are owner-occupied, according to Census 2022. The national owner-occupancy rate was 65.93%. High ownership rates are typical in rural and commuter counties; Dublin city has lower rates due to rental market pressure.