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South-West in figures

A profile of South-West from official statistics: 15 figures in 3 sections, each with its period, its change from a year earlier, its rank among similar places where a ranking exists, and its source.

Figures last updated on 2026-10-12.

People

Population in South-West was 780,376 in 2025, up 1.4% from 2024, and the 3rd highest of 8 areas in Ireland.

Population780,3762025Up 1.4% from 2024The 3rd highest of 8 areas in Ireland
Natural change rate2.4 per 1,000 inhabitants2024Up 0.1 per 1,000 inhabitants from 2023The 2nd lowest of 8 areas in Ireland
Median age40.7 years2025Up 0.3 years from 2024Tied for the highest of 8 areas in Ireland
Population aged 65 and over16.9%2025Up 0.3 percentage points from 2024
Population density63.9 inhabitants per km²2024Up 1.6% from 2023
Net migration including statistical adjustment8,7542024Compared with 11,787 in 2023
650K675K700K725K750K775K800K20122014201620182020202220252012: 666,169 persons2013: 672,262 persons2014: 678,128 persons2015: 679,100 persons2016: 683,216 persons2017: 692,475 persons2018: 698,972 persons2019: 710,143 persons2020: 719,116 persons2021: 726,123 persons2022: 738,206 persons2023: 756,254 persons2024: 769,764 persons2025: 780,376 persons650K700K750K800K2012201720252012: 666,169 persons2013: 672,262 persons2014: 678,128 persons2015: 679,100 persons2016: 683,216 persons2017: 692,475 persons2018: 698,972 persons2019: 710,143 persons2020: 719,116 persons2021: 726,123 persons2022: 738,206 persons2023: 756,254 persons2024: 769,764 persons2025: 780,376 persons
Population, 2012 to 2025. persons. Source: Eurostat, European Commission, Population on 1 January by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanaggr3).

Sources: Eurostat, European Commission, Population on 1 January by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanaggr3); Eurostat, European Commission, Population change, crude rate of natural change of population, by NUTS 2 and 3 region (demo_r_gind3); Eurostat, European Commission, Population structure indicators by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanind3); Eurostat, European Commission, Population density by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_d3dens); Eurostat, European Commission, Population change, net migration plus statistical adjustment, by NUTS 2 and 3 region (demo_r_gind3). Population and demography statistics and rankings

Economy

GDP (euros) in South-West was €125.95 billion (estimated) in 2024, down 1.9% from 2023, and the 2nd highest of 8 areas in Ireland.

Gross domestic product (GDP)€125.95 billion2024, estimatedDown 1.9% from 2023The 2nd highest of 8 areas in Ireland
GDP per capita€163,0002024, estimatedDown 3.5% from 2023The 2nd highest of 8 areas in Ireland
GDP per capita in PPS (EU27 = 100)345%2024, estimatedDown 26 percentage points from 2023The 2nd highest of 8 areas in Ireland
050K100K150K2000200420082012201920242000: 17,993 EUR million2001: 20,501 EUR million2002: 23,231 EUR million2003: 24,069 EUR million2004: 25,474 EUR million2005: 26,897 EUR million2006: 29,630 EUR million2007: 31,639 EUR million2008: 27,633 EUR million2009: 28,653 EUR million2010: 27,002 EUR million2011: 29,230 EUR million2012: 27,094 EUR million2013: 26,197 EUR million2014: 28,682 EUR million2018: 86,156 EUR million2019: 88,051 EUR million2020: 92,718 EUR million2021: 116,369 EUR million2022: 144,326 EUR million2023: 128,363 EUR million2024: 125,950 EUR million050K100K150K2000200820242000: 17,993 EUR million2001: 20,501 EUR million2002: 23,231 EUR million2003: 24,069 EUR million2004: 25,474 EUR million2005: 26,897 EUR million2006: 29,630 EUR million2007: 31,639 EUR million2008: 27,633 EUR million2009: 28,653 EUR million2010: 27,002 EUR million2011: 29,230 EUR million2012: 27,094 EUR million2013: 26,197 EUR million2014: 28,682 EUR million2018: 86,156 EUR million2019: 88,051 EUR million2020: 92,718 EUR million2021: 116,369 EUR million2022: 144,326 EUR million2023: 128,363 EUR million2024: 125,950 EUR million
Gross domestic product (GDP), 2000 to 2024. EUR million. Source: Eurostat, European Commission, GDP at current market prices by NUTS 3 region (nama_10r_3gdp).

Sources: Eurostat, European Commission, GDP at current market prices by NUTS 3 region (nama_10r_3gdp); Eurostat, European Commission, GDP at current market prices by NUTS 3 region, EUR per inhabitant (nama_10r_3gdp); Eurostat, European Commission, GDP per inhabitant in PPS, EU27 = 100, by NUTS 3 region (nama_10r_3gdp). Economy statistics and rankings

Business and tourism

Active enterprises in South-West were 54,528 in 2023, up 3% from 2022, and the 2nd highest of 8 areas in Ireland.

Active enterprises54,5282023Up 3% from 2022The 2nd highest of 8 areas in Ireland
Enterprise births5,7472023Up 2.2% from 2022The 3rd highest of 8 areas in Ireland
Enterprise birth rate10.54%2023Down 0.08 percentage points from 2022The 2nd lowest of 8 areas in Ireland
Enterprise death rate14.84%2023, provisionalUp 5.58 percentage points from 2022
Nights spent in tourist accommodation9.77 million2025Up 30.4% from 2024
Nights spent in tourist accommodation by non-residents (foreign guests)4.91 million2025Up 26.2% from 2024
50K51K52K53K54K55K2021202220232021: 50,485 count2022: 52,916 count2023: 54,528 count50K52K54K56K2021202220232021: 50,485 count2022: 52,916 count2023: 54,528 count
Active enterprises, 2021 to 2023. count. Source: Eurostat, European Commission, Business demography by size class and NUTS 3 region, industry, construction and market services, all size classes, enterprises, number (bd_size_r).

Sources: Eurostat, European Commission, Business demography by size class and NUTS 3 region, industry, construction and market services, all size classes, enterprises, number (bd_size_r); Eurostat, European Commission, Business demography by size class and NUTS 3 region, industry, construction and market services, all size classes, enterprise births, number (bd_size_r); Eurostat, European Commission, Business demography by size class and NUTS 3 region, industry, construction and market services, all size classes, birth rate, percentage of active enterprises (bd_size_r); Eurostat, European Commission, Business demography by size class and NUTS 3 region, industry, construction and market services, all size classes, death rate, percentage of active enterprises (bd_size_r); Eurostat, European Commission, Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by NUTS 2 and 3 region (tour_occ_nin2); Eurostat, European Commission, Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by NUTS 3 region, non-residents (foreign country of residence), hotels, holiday accommodation and campsites (tour_occ_nin2). Companies statistics and rankings

Sources and citations

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  1. Eurostat. Population on 1 January by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanaggr3). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_pjanaggr3/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  2. Eurostat. Population change, crude rate of natural change of population, by NUTS 2 and 3 region (demo_r_gind3). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_gind3/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.
  3. Eurostat. Population structure indicators by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanind3). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_pjanind3/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  4. Eurostat. Population density by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_d3dens). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_d3dens/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  5. Eurostat. Population change, net migration plus statistical adjustment, by NUTS 2 and 3 region (demo_r_gind3). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_gind3/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.
  6. Eurostat. GDP at current market prices by NUTS 3 region (nama_10r_3gdp). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/nama_10r_3gdp/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  7. Eurostat. GDP at current market prices by NUTS 3 region, EUR per inhabitant (nama_10r_3gdp). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/nama_10r_3gdp/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  8. Eurostat. GDP per inhabitant in PPS, EU27 = 100, by NUTS 3 region (nama_10r_3gdp). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/nama_10r_3gdp/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  9. Eurostat. Business demography by size class and NUTS 3 region, industry, construction and market services, all size classes, enterprises, number (bd_size_r). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/bd_size_r/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.
  10. Eurostat. Business demography by size class and NUTS 3 region, industry, construction and market services, all size classes, enterprise births, number (bd_size_r). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/bd_size_r/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.
  11. Eurostat. Business demography by size class and NUTS 3 region, industry, construction and market services, all size classes, birth rate, percentage of active enterprises (bd_size_r). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/bd_size_r/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.
  12. Eurostat. Business demography by size class and NUTS 3 region, industry, construction and market services, all size classes, death rate, percentage of active enterprises (bd_size_r). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/bd_size_r/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.
  13. Eurostat. Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by NUTS 2 and 3 region (tour_occ_nin2). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/tour_occ_nin2/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-09.
  14. Eurostat. Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by NUTS 3 region, non-residents (foreign country of residence), hotels, holiday accommodation and campsites (tour_occ_nin2). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/tour_occ_nin2/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.

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