Population of Dublin 2022
County Dublin — Car commute — the lowest in Ireland
Dublin has the lowest car commute rate of Ireland's 26 counties, at 43.8% against 62.4% nationally (-18.6pp). The map shows the electoral-division values behind the county figure.
Key statistics — County Dublin
Top electoral divisions — Car commute in Dublin
The electoral divisions within County Dublin with the highest car commute rate, Census 2022.
| Electoral Division | Car commute |
|---|---|
| 1. BALSCADDEN | 74.7% |
| 2. CLONMETHAN | 74.1% |
| 3. HOLLYWOOD | 73.5% |
| 4. BALLYBOGHIL | 70.4% |
| 5. GARRISTOWN | 70.1% |
Explore Dublin data on the map
Every electoral division in County Dublin is mapped. Hover to inspect Census 2022 figures or ask the AI analyst for a plain-language explanation.
County Dublin — what stands out
Dublin: background
Dublin's International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) began with 1987 legislation that launched the redevelopment of the docklands; the IFSC site was originally an 11-hectare derelict site owned by the Port Authority. The same docklands later became known internationally as "Silicon Docks" as technology companies including Google and Facebook established themselves there (checked 22 October 2026; IFSC pages cited below).
This background is context for, not a measured explanation of, Dublin's housing and rental figures elsewhere on this site.
Sources: IFSC Facts & History · The rise of Dublin's Silicon Docks
Dublin and its neighbours — Car commute
Dublin ranks 4 of 4 (highest first) on car commute rate, among itself and the neighbouring counties that share a boundary with it (boundaries: OSi/Tailte Éireann).
| County | Car commute |
|---|---|
| Meath | 72.1% |
| Kildare | 67.6% |
| Wicklow | 64.9% |
| Dublin | 43.8% |
County Dublin — census data context
County-level figures aggregate all electoral divisions within Dublin. The map shows the variation between electoral divisions that county averages do not. View the full Dublin area guide →