Ireland: Population, female
In , Ireland's Population, female was 2.72 million.
That's up 1.6% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 18,600,712.16 . Ireland ranks #121 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #33 of 58.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.FE.IN) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 2.72M
- Trough
- 2.08M
- 1-year change
- +1.6%
- 5-year change
- +8.5%
- +1.6% / yr
- 10-year change
- +15.8%
- +1.5% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population, female |
|---|---|
| 2.725M | |
| 2.682M | |
| 2.632M | |
| 2.580M | |
| 2.544M | |
| 2.512M | |
| 2.472M | |
| 2.438M | |
| 2.406M | |
| 2.376M |
About Population, female
Female population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all female residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.TOTL.FE.IN • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Ireland's Population, female in 2024?
- In 2024, Ireland's Population, female was 2.72 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Ireland's Population, female rising or falling?
- Ireland's Population, female rose 1.6% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Ireland rank globally on Population, female?
- In 2024, Ireland ranked #121 out of 217 countries reporting Population, female.
- How does Ireland's Population, female compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population, female in 2024 was 18.60 million, so Ireland is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #33 of 58.
- What is Population, female and how is it measured?
- Female population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all female residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.FE.IN), CC BY 4.0.