NUTS 3 areas of Ireland by population density, 2024

Dublin had the highest population density of 8 areas in 2024, at 1,664.5 inhabitants per km². West had the lowest, at 37.2 inhabitants per km². The median was 58.4 inhabitants per km² and the figure for Ireland was 78.6 inhabitants per km². Source: Eurostat, European Commission.

Highest1,664.5Dublin
Lowest37.2West
Median58.48 areas
Ireland78.6History

All areas, 2024

CSVChart (SVG)

DublinDublin: 1,664.5 inhabitants per km²1,664.5Mid-EastMid-East: 114.5 inhabitants per km²114.5South-EastSouth-East: 67 inhabitants per km²67South-WestSouth-West: 63.9 inhabitants per km²63.9Mid-WestMid-West: 52.9 inhabitants per km²52.9MidlandMidland: 50.8 inhabitants per km²50.8BorderBorder: 39.3 inhabitants per km²39.3WestWest: 37.2 inhabitants per km²37.2
inhabitants per km². Source: Eurostat. Retrieved 2026-10-08.

Full ranking

RankAreas2024
inhabitants per km²
Change on 2023
1Dublin1,664.5+1.9%
2Mid-East114.5+0.7%
3South-East67+1.8%
4South-West63.9+1.6%
5Mid-West52.9+2.1%
6Midland50.8+1%
7Border39.3+1.3%
8West37.2+1.6%

Other periods

About this ranking

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.

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 density by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_d3dens). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_d3dens/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.

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Questions

Which area has the highest population density?

Dublin, with 1,664.5 inhabitants per km² in 2024, according to Eurostat, European Commission.

Which area has the lowest population density?

West, with 37.2 inhabitants per km² in 2024.

Where does this ranking come from?

Every value comes from one source and one period, so the places are comparable: Eurostat, European Commission, Population density by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_d3dens). Retrieved 2026-10-08.

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