# Ireland’s population grew 16.3% over a decade, CSO report says

> Ireland’s population increased 16.3% between 2015 and 2025, the third-fastest rise in the EU after Malta and Luxembourg, according to the CSO’s 62-indicator report. The share aged 65 or over rose from 13.3% in 2016 to 16.1% in 2026.

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- Section: Economy
- Country: Ireland
- Published: 2026-10-21T00:44:01+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-21T00:44:01+00:00
- Event / data period: 2026
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The employment rate reached 74.6% in 2025, up from 64.8% in 2015 and above the EU27 average. Ireland’s consumer price level was 36.2% above the EU average in 2025. The report spans society, economy, environment, education and health.

## Data

### Measuring Ireland’s Progress 2026: selected indicators

Published indicator values.

Methodology: Selected indicators from the CSO Measuring Ireland’s Progress 2026 report; each indicator uses the latest reference year stated in the report.

| Indicator | Change |
|---|---|
| Population growth, 2015-2025 | 16.3 |
| Employment rate, 2025 | 74.6 |
| Consumer price level above EU average, 2025 | 36.2 |
| Population aged 65+, 2026 | 16.1 |

Sources: <https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/ep/p-mip/measuringirelandsprogress2026/keyfindings/> · Download data: [JSON](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/ireland-progress-2026-indicators/data/official-release-data?lang=en&format=json) · [CSV](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/ireland-progress-2026-indicators/data/official-release-data?lang=en&format=csv)

## Sources

- [Central Statistics Office Ireland](<https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/ep/p-mip/measuringirelandsprogress2026/keyfindings/>) (Source checked: 2026-10-21; Published: 2026-10-20)

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