NUTS 3 areas of Ireland by population density
Dublin had the highest population density of 8 areas in 2021, at 1,532.9 inhabitants per km². West had the lowest, at 34.3 inhabitants per km². The median was 53.8 inhabitants per km² and the figure for Ireland was 72.6 inhabitants per km². Source: Eurostat, European Commission.
All areas, 2021
Full ranking
| Rank | Areas | 2021 | Change on 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dublin | 1,532.9 | +1.3% |
| 2 | Mid-East | 107.1 | +1.1% |
| 3 | South-East | 61.8 | +1.1% |
| 4 | South-West | 59 | +0.9% |
| 5 | Mid-West | 48.5 | +0.8% |
| 6 | Midland | 46.8 | +0.4% |
| 7 | Border | 36.5 | +0.8% |
| 8 | West | 34.3 | +1.2% |
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.Use this data in your AI agent
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Which area has the highest population density?
Dublin, with 1,532.9 inhabitants per km² in 2021, according to Eurostat, European Commission.
Which area has the lowest population density?
West, with 34.3 inhabitants per km² in 2021.
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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