What is the population of County Dublin?

The population of County Dublin was 1,458,154 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 Dublin?

64.7% of households in County Dublin 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 Dublin — Census 2022 Data, Demographics & Area Guide

Ireland's capital and largest county, home to over 1.4 million people. Dense, diverse, and economically dominant — Dublin has the country's highest rental costs, strongest employment, and most varied demographics.

Key statistics — County Dublin

Employment Rate

56.6

County avg · Census 2022

Third Level Edu.

59.2%

County avg · Census 2022

Home Ownership

64.7%

County avg · Census 2022

Private Renting

19.4

County avg · Census 2022

Unemployment

43.4%

County avg · Census 2022

Population

1458154

County avg · Census 2022

Top electoral divisions by employment — Dublin

The electoral divisions within County Dublin with the highest employment rates, from Census 2022.

Electoral Division	Employment Rate
1. USHERS A	76.7%
2. RATHMINES WEST A	72.9%
3. RATHMINES WEST B	71.6%
4. KILMAINHAM B	71.4%
5. PEMBROKE WEST A	71.3%
6. SOUTH DOCK	71.3%

Explore Dublin on the map

See every electoral division in Dublin — 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 Dublin · Electoral Division averages · cso.ie/census