Ireland Urban Population
Urban population as % of total SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS
Ireland's urban population was 64.56% in 2025, ranked 108th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Ireland's urban population stood at 64.56% in 2025, a rise of +0.21% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 64.56% by 2025. Ireland ranked 108th globally.
Ireland's urban population has experienced a steady increase over the past 66 years, with the latest figure standing at 64.56% in 2025. This represents the country's highest urban population percentage to date, surpassing the 44.87% recorded in 1960, a time when Ireland's economy was primarily agrarian. The ongoing urbanization trend in Ireland is comparable to that of Tuvalu, where the urban population percentage similarly peaked at 65.42% in 2025. Notably, Ireland's urbanization rate has been relatively slower compared to other nations, ranking 108 globally in 2025. The Republic of Congo, which has a comparable urban population percentage of 63.88%, has undergone rapid urbanization in recent years. The continued growth of Ireland's service sector, driven by foreign investment and a highly skilled workforce, is likely to propel the country's urban population percentage upward in the coming years, potentially challenging its current ranking.
Data & projection
| Year | Urban Population | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 65.00% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 64.78% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 64.56% | - | - |
| 2025 | 64.56% | +0.21% | #108 |
| 2024 | 64.35% | +0.23% | #110 |
| 2023 | 64.12% | +0.22% | #111 |
| 2022 | 63.89% | +0.21% | #111 |
| 2021 | 63.68% | +0.21% | #111 |
| 2020 | 63.47% | +0.20% | #110 |
| 2019 | 63.27% | +0.19% | #110 |
| 2018 | 63.08% | +0.18% | #110 |
| 2017 | 62.90% | +0.18% | #109 |
| 2016 | 62.72% | +0.08% | #109 |
| 2015 | 62.64% | +0.10% | #109 |
| 2014 | 62.54% | +0.13% | #109 |
| 2013 | 62.40% | +0.15% | #111 |
| 2012 | 62.25% | +0.17% | #111 |
| 2011 | 62.09% | +0.20% | #112 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ireland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw urban population improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Ireland's urban population was 64.56% in 2025. Ranked 108th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from the previous year.
Ireland's urban population peaked at 64.56% in 2025.
The lowest urban population in Ireland was 44.87% in 1960.
Ireland ranks 108th globally in urban population as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Ireland's urban population is projected to reach 64.56% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The urban population of Ireland in 2025 was 64.56%. This ranks 108th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ireland_urban-population,
title = {Ireland Urban Population},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ireland/urban-population/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}