What is the population of County Limerick?

The population of County Limerick was 146,834 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 Limerick?

81.1% of households in County Limerick 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 Limerick — Census 2022 Data, Demographics & Area Guide

A city undergoing significant regeneration, with a strong higher education sector (University of Limerick) and growing tech/pharma employment base. Housing remains among the more affordable of Ireland's cities.

Key statistics — County Limerick

Employment Rate

55.4

County avg · Census 2022

Third Level Edu.

51.7%

County avg · Census 2022

Home Ownership

81.1%

County avg · Census 2022

Private Renting

7.6

County avg · Census 2022

Unemployment

44.6%

County avg · Census 2022

Population

146834

County avg · Census 2022

Top electoral divisions by employment — Limerick

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

Electoral Division	Employment Rate
1. KILFINNY	68.4%
2. DARRAGH	66.1%
3. CLONKEEN	65.2%
4. BOOLA	63.5%
5. AUGHINISH	62.8%
6. BALLINGARRY	61.9%

Explore Limerick on the map

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