County Profile · Census 2022

County Kerry — Area Data & Demographics

Ireland's most scenic county, with a tourism-dominated economy along the Wild Atlantic Way. Lower employment rates than the national average, but high quality of life and very affordable housing outside the main towns.

Key statistics — County Kerry

Employment Rate
County avg · Census 2022
Third Level Edu.
51.8%
County avg · Census 2022
Home Ownership
80.4%
County avg · Census 2022
Private Renting
County avg · Census 2022
Unemployment
County avg · Census 2022
Median Age
County avg · Census 2022

Top electoral divisions by employment — Kerry

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

Electoral DivisionEmployment Rate
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Data: CSO Census 2022 · County Kerry · Electoral Division averages · cso.ie/census