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Ireland: Population, male (% of total population)

In , Ireland's Population, male (% of total population) was 49.50.

That's down 0.0% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 49.97 . Ireland ranks #120 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #18 of 58.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.MA.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Ireland Population, male (% of total population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
50.02
Trough
49.47
1-year change
0.0%
5-year change
-0.1%
0.0% / yr
10-year change
+0.0%
+0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population, male (% of total population)
49.5019
49.5049
49.5120
49.5110
49.5155
49.5267
49.5218
49.5057
49.4926
49.4722

About Population, male (% of total population)

Male population is the percentage of the population that is male. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Indicator code: SP.POP.TOTL.MA.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Ireland's Population, male (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Ireland's Population, male (% of total population) was 49.50, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Ireland's Population, male (% of total population) rising or falling?
Ireland's Population, male (% of total population) fell 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Ireland rank globally on Population, male (% of total population)?
In 2024, Ireland ranked #120 out of 217 countries reporting Population, male (% of total population).
How does Ireland's Population, male (% of total population) compare to the world average?
The global average for Population, male (% of total population) in 2024 was 49.97, so Ireland is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #18 of 58.
What is Population, male (% of total population) and how is it measured?
Male population is the percentage of the population that is male. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.MA.ZS), CC BY 4.0.