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
53.29%
County avg · Census 2022
Third Level Edu.
41.24%
County avg · Census 2022
Home Ownership
64.63%
County avg · Census 2022
Private Renting
17.69%
County avg · Census 2022
Unemployment rate
8.63%
County avg · Census 2022
Population
209536
County avg · Census 2022
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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. SHANNON A | 68.8% |
| 2. KILFINNY | 68.4% |
| 3. DARRAGH | 66.1% |
| 4. CLONKEEN | 65.2% |
| 5. BOOLA | 63.5% |
| 6. AUGHINISH | 62.8% |
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
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of County Limerick?
The population of County Limerick was 209,536 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 Limerick?
The employment rate in County Limerick was 53.29% 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 Limerick.
What is the home ownership rate in County Limerick?
64.63% of households in County Limerick 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.