What is the population of County Louth?

The population of County Louth was 139,703 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 Louth?

74.6% of households in County Louth 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 Louth — Census 2022 Data, Demographics & Area Guide

Ireland's smallest county, but densely populated and strategically located between Dublin and Belfast. Drogheda and Dundalk are the main urban centres, both with strong employment bases and growing populations.

Key statistics — County Louth

Employment Rate

54.7

County avg · Census 2022

Third Level Edu.

52.2%

County avg · Census 2022

Home Ownership

74.6%

County avg · Census 2022

Private Renting

11.3

County avg · Census 2022

Unemployment

45.3%

County avg · Census 2022

Population

139703

County avg · Census 2022

Top electoral divisions by employment — Louth

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

Electoral Division	Employment Rate
1. MANSFIELDSTOWN	61.5%
2. CLONKEEN	60.9%
3. DARVER	60.7%
4. DROMIN	60.2%
5. DYSART	60.1%
6. CASTLERING	59.4%

Explore Louth on the map

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