NUTS 3 areas of Ireland by share of population aged 65 and over
Border had the highest share of population aged 65 and over of 8 areas in 2016, at 14.9%. Mid-East had the lowest, at 11.1%. The median was 14.1% and the figure for Ireland was 13.2%. Source: Eurostat, European Commission.
All areas, 2016
Full ranking
| Rank | Areas | 2016 (%) | Change on 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Border | 14.9 | +0.4 pts |
| 2 | West | 14.8 | +0.3 pts |
| 3 | Mid-West | 14.6 | +0.4 pts |
| 4 | South-East | 14.1 | +0.3 pts |
| 4 | South-West | 14.1 | +0.4 pts |
| 6 | Midland | 12.6 | +0.2 pts |
| 7 | Dublin | 12.2 | +0.2 pts |
| 8 | Mid-East | 11.1 | +0.3 pts |
Other periods
About this ranking
Residents aged 65 or over as a percentage of total population. Spain: 1 January, INE annual census. United States: 1 July, Census Bureau population estimates. World Bank figures for other countries and the World refer to mid-year.
Every value in the ranking comes from the same publisher and the same period, so the areas are compared on one definition. Equal values share a rank.
How to cite
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.Use this data in your AI agent
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Which area has the highest share of population aged 65 and over?
Border, with 14.9% in 2016, according to Eurostat, European Commission.
Which area has the lowest share of population aged 65 and over?
Mid-East, with 11.1% in 2016.
Where does this ranking come from?
Every value comes from one source and one period, so the places are comparable: Eurostat, European Commission, Population structure indicators by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanind3). Retrieved 2026-10-08.
Population aged 65 and over: other rankings
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