Population density in West
Population density in West was 37.2 inhabitants per km² in 2024, according to Eurostat, European Commission. That is up 1.6% from 2023. That is the 8th highest of 8 areas in 2024.
Population density in West, 2010 to 2024
All 15 values
| Period | inhabitants per km² |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.2 |
| 2023 | 36.6 |
| 2022 | 35.9 |
| 2021 | 34.3 |
| 2020 | 33.9 |
| 2019 | 33.9 |
| 2018 | 33.5 |
| 2017 | 33.1 |
| 2016 | 32.7 Series break |
| 2015 | 32.4 |
| 2014 | 32.2 |
| 2013 | 32.4 |
| 2012 | 32.3 |
| 2011 | 32.3 |
| 2010 | 32.2 |
Compared with Northern and Western and Ireland and European Union (27)
| Place | 2024 |
|---|---|
| West | 37.2 |
| Northern and Western | 38.2 |
| Ireland | 78.6 |
| European Union (27) | 109.7 |
Rankings
- Countries by population density
- EU countries by population density
- US states by population density
- NUTS 3 areas of Ireland by population density
Definition
Resident population divided by land area in km². World Bank figures use mid-year population and land area excluding inland water.
United States: Census Bureau population estimates for 1 July divided by land area (water excluded) from the latest Census Gazetteer files. US tables often give people per square mile; multiply persons per km² by 2.59 to compare.
How to cite
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.Use this data in your AI agent
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What is the population density in West?
Population density in West was 37.2 inhabitants per km² in 2024, according to Eurostat, European Commission. That is up 1.6% from 2023. That is the 8th highest of 8 areas in 2024.
Where does this figure come from?
Eurostat, European Commission. Population density by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_d3dens). Retrieved by Invokely on 2026-10-08.
What was the highest population density in West?
37.2 inhabitants per km² in 2024, the highest value since 2010 in this series.