2022 census of Ireland

The 2022 census of Ireland was held on Sunday, 3 April 2022.[1] It was organised by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) and reported a total population of 5,123,536, or a 7.6% increase since the prior 2016 census.[2][3] It is the highest population recorded in a census since 1841 and the first time the population exceeded five million since 1851.[4]

Census 2022
3 April 2022 (2022-04-03)
General information
CountryIreland
Topics
Census topics
  • Population change
  • Geographical distribution
  • Age and sex composition
  • Households and families
  • Diversity
  • Ethnicity and Irish Travellers
  • The Irish language
  • Religion
  • Housing
  • Commuting
AuthorityCentral Statistics Office
Websitehttps://www.census.ie
Results
Total population5,123,536 (7.6%Increase)
Most populous ​countyDublin (1,450,701)
Least populous ​countyLeitrim (35,087)

A census was originally planned for 18 April 2021, but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5]

Background

On 15 September 2020, the Irish government postponed the planned 2021 census on advice from the CSO, citing concerns for public health, the health of CSO staff, and the census response rate, all pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic in Ireland.[6]

The CSO hired 5,100 enumerators, supported by 466 field supervisors, who reported in turn to 46 regional supervisors.[7]

Census form

Preparation of the 2022 census form began in 2017 with a public consultation process drawing input from various governmental departments, interest groups, and academics.[8] The consultation was organised by the Census Advisory Group between October and November 2017, assessing over 400 submissions which informed a test survey of revised and new questions in September 2018.[9] The consultation process led to the inclusion of 8 new questions, which covered topics like ownership of renewable energy sources, working from home, and smoking habits.[10] Additionally, all 25 questions used in the 2016 and 2011 censuses were revised.

The 2022 form was also the first to include a 'time capsule' section, offering a space for respondents to write a voluntary message to remain sealed for 100 years due to data protection requirements.[11]

In February 2021, the CSO confirmed it was researching possible questions to record gender identities, but that no such question would appear on the 2022 census form, which will only ask respondents for their sex with the options 'male' or 'female'.[12] The decision was criticised by multiple LGBT groups and advocates.[13]

Results

The preliminary results were released on 23 June 2022, showing a national population of 5,123,536.[14][4]

Population by county and region
Population by region and local government area
Region/county/city 2022 pop.[15]
Border 417,260
Cavan 81,201
Donegal 166,321
Leitrim 35,087
Monaghan 64,832
Sligo 69,819
Dublin 1,450,701
Dublin city 588,233
Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown 233,457
Fingal 329,218
South Dublin 299,793
Mid-East 761,858
Kildare 246,977
Louth 139,100
Meath 220,296
Wicklow 155,485
Mid-West 500,524
Clare 127,419
Limerick 205,444
Tipperary 167,661
Midland 316,799
Laois 91,657
Longford 46,634
Offaly 82,668
Westmeath 95,840
South-East 456,228
Carlow 61,931
Kilkenny 103,685
Waterford 127,085
Wexford 163,527
South-West 736,489
Cork city 222,333
Cork county 358,898
Kerry 155,258
West 483,677
Galway city 83,456
Galway county 192,995
Mayo 137,231
Roscommon 69,995

See also

References
  1. "Census 2022 takes place tonight". Central Statistics Office. 3 April 2022. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
  2. "Press Statement Census of Population 2022 - Preliminary Results". Central Statistics Office. 23 June 2022. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
  3. "Census 2021 Postponement FAQ - CSO - Central Statistics Office". www.cso.ie. Archived from the original on 2021-07-25. Retrieved 2021-07-25.
  4. "Census of Population 2022 - Preliminary Results". Central Statistics Office. 23 June 2022. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
  5. "Census 2021 postponed until 2022 due to Covid-19". 15 September 2020. Archived from the original on 25 July 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
  6. "Press Statement Postponement of Census 2021 - CSO - Central Statistics Office". www.cso.ie (Press release). Archived from the original on 2021-07-25. Retrieved 2021-07-25.
  7. "Your Census Enumerator and the Census Team". Central Statistics Office. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
  8. Colgan, Laura (1 July 2021). "Next year's census won't include any questions on Covid-19 pandemic". Irish Mirror. Archived from the original on 24 July 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
  9. "Revealed: The eight new questions added to Census 2021 - and the new 'Time Capsule' feature". Independent. 10 July 2019. Archived from the original on 25 July 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
  10. Goodbody, Will (10 July 2019). "2021 census will include 'time capsule' feature". Archived from the original on 25 July 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
  11. "Time capsule - Census 2022 - Central Statistics Office Ireland". Central Statistics Office. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
  12. Aodha, Gráinne Ní (10 Feb 2021). "A question on gender identity won't be in Census 2022 - but may be in future ones". TheJournal.ie. Archived from the original on 25 July 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
  13. McCrave, Conor. "'Rectifying the historic wrong': LGBT advocates wanted sexual orientation included on the next Census". TheJournal.ie. Archived from the original on 2021-07-25. Retrieved 2021-07-25.
  14. Coyne, Ellen (23 June 2022). "Census 2022: Ireland's population passes the five-million mark for the first time since 1851 – here's what we learned". Irish Independent. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
  15. "FP003 Preliminary Population 2022 & FP005 Components of Population Change 2016 to 2022". 23 June 2022. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
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