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
53.47%
County avg · Census 2022
Third Level Edu.
39.64%
County avg · Census 2022
Home Ownership
66.64%
County avg · Census 2022
Private Renting
15.09%
County avg · Census 2022
Unemployment rate
10.91%
County avg · Census 2022
Population
139703
County avg · Census 2022
See the full Louth Census 2022 profile →
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
Frequently asked questions
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 employment rate in County Louth?
The employment rate in County Louth was 53.47% 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 Louth.
What is the home ownership rate in County Louth?
66.64% of households in County Louth 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.