What is the population of County Galway?

The population of County Galway was 277,737 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 Galway?

64.6% of households in County Galway 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 Galway — Census 2022 Data, Demographics & Area Guide

A cultural and economic hub on the west coast. Galway city is known for its student population, tech sector, and arts scene. The wider county spans dramatic Atlantic coastline and Gaeltacht regions.

Key statistics — County Galway

Employment Rate

54.8%

County avg · Census 2022

Third Level Edu.

56.9%

County avg · Census 2022

Home Ownership

64.6%

County avg · Census 2022

Private Renting

22%

County avg · Census 2022

Unemployment

4.6%

County avg · Census 2022

Population

277737

County avg · Census 2022

Top electoral divisions by employment — Galway

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

Electoral Division	Employment Rate
1. KILTHOMAS	70.5%
2. BALLYBRIT	68.4%
3. RYEHILL	66.7%
4. KILCONIERIN	66.3%
5. RAFORD	66%
6. CLARINBRIDGE	65.9%

Explore Galway on the map

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