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
59.32%
County avg · Census 2022
Third Level Edu.
45.22%
County avg · Census 2022
Home Ownership
75.15%
County avg · Census 2022
Private Renting
12.51%
County avg · Census 2022
Unemployment rate
7.43%
County avg · Census 2022
Population
220826
County avg · Census 2022
See the full Meath Census 2022 profile →
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
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Frequently asked questions
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 employment rate in County Meath?
The employment rate in County Meath was 59.32% 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 Meath.
What is the home ownership rate in County Meath?
75.15% of households in County Meath 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.