What is the population of County Meath?

The population of County Meath was 220,826 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 Meath?

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

A commuter county north of Dublin with rapid population growth since 2016. Strong family demographic, high home ownership rates, and proximity to Dublin employment.

Key statistics — County Meath

Employment Rate

County avg · Census 2022

Third Level Edu.

53%

County avg · Census 2022

Home Ownership

81.1%

County avg · Census 2022

Private Renting

8.8

County avg · Census 2022

Unemployment

42%

County avg · Census 2022

Population

220826

County avg · Census 2022

Top electoral divisions by employment — Meath

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

Electoral Division	Employment Rate
1. KILBREW	65.1%
2. RODANSTOWN	65.1%
3. DONAGHMORE	63.8%
4. DUNSHAUGHLIN	63.5%
5. St. MARY'S	63.4%
6. RATOATH	63.2%

Explore Meath on the map

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