Demographics of the Republic of Ireland
From Includipedia, the inclusionist encyclopedia
| Demographics of the Republic of Ireland | ||
|---|---|---|
Image:IrelandRepublicPopulation1841.PNG Historical demographics of the Republic of Ireland, Data of CSO, year 2006; Number of inhabitants in millions | ||
| Population | 4,239,848 (2006 Census) 4,339,000 (2007 est.) | |
| Population density | 60.3/km² (2006) | |
| Growth | ||
| Growth Rate | 2.5% (2006) | |
| Birth rate | 15.2 births/1,000 population (2006) | |
| Death rate | 6.5 deaths/1,000 population (2006) | |
| Net migration rate | 11.4 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2006) | |
| Fertility rate | 1.90 children born/woman (2006) | |
| Life expectancy at birth | ||
| Total | 77.90 years (2007 est.) | |
| Male | 75.27 years (2007 est.) | |
| Female | 80.70 years (2007 est.) | |
The initial, ancient settlers of Ireland were migrants from tribes in modern-day Iberia and southern France [1]. Modern-day Irish people are mainly of Gaelic ancestry, and although some of the population is also of English, Scottish (also often Gaelic), Anglo-Norman, Viking and Welsh ancestry, these groups have been assimilated and do not form distinct minority groups.
Celtic culture and language forms an important part of national identity. The Irish Travellers are an ethnic minority group.
For centuries a nation of emigrants, Ireland from the 1990s has attracted immigrants from a number of nations both within Europe and elsewhere.
Contents |
[edit] General demographics
Population:
- 4,239,848 (2006 Census)
- 4,339,000 (2007 est.)
Age structure:
0-14 years:
20.4% (male: 443,044 female: 421,405) (2006)
15-64 years:
68.6% (male: 1,471,032 female: 1,436,441) (2006)
65 years and over:
11.0% (male: 207,095 female: 260,831) (2006)
Population growth rate: 2.5% (2006)
Birth rate: 15.2 births/1,000 population (2006)
Death rate: 6.5 deaths/1,000 population (2006)
Net migration rate: 11.4 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2006 Census)
Sex ratio:
at birth:
1.07 male(s)/female
under 15 years:
1.07 male(s)/female
15-64 years:
1 male(s)/female
65 years and over:
0.78 male(s)/female
total population:
1.01 male(s)/female (2006 Census)
Infant mortality rate:
total:
5.5 deaths/1,000 live births
male:
6.04 deaths/1,000 live births
female:
4.92 deaths/1,000 live births (2004 est.)
Template:Life in the Republic of Ireland
Life expectancy at birth:
total population:
77.90 years (2007)
male:
75.27 years (2007)
female:
80.70 years (2007)
Total fertility rate: 1.90 children born/woman (2006)
HIV/AIDS - adult prevalence rate: 0.1% (2001 est.)
HIV/AIDS - people living with HIV/AIDS 2,400 (2001 est.)
Nationality:
noun:
Irishman(men), Irishwoman(women), Irish (collective plural)
adjective:
Irish
Nationalities in Ireland: Irish (including dual-Irish/other): 88.9%, UK: 2.7%, Other EU 25: 3.9%, Other Europe: 0.6%, Africa: 0.8%, Asia: 1.1%, USA: 0.3%, Other countries: 0.5%, Multiple nationality: 0.1%, No nationality: 0.0%, Not stated: 1.1% (2006)
Ethnic groups: Irish (of largely Gaelic stock, with Norse, Norman, English, Scottish, Welsh, and French admixture), Irish Travellers, Ulster-Scots, some recent immigrant populations (largest groups are Poles, Chinese, Nigerians, Lithuanians and English).
Ethnic backgrounds: White: 94.8% (including 0.5% Irish Traveller), Asian: 1.3%, Black: 1.1%, Other/Mixed: 1.1%, Not Stated: 1.7% (2006)
Religions: Roman Catholic 86.8% (however, only 48% attend services as of 2001[2]), No Religion 6.2%, Church of Ireland 3.0%, Islam 0.8%, Presbyterian 0.6%, Orthodox 0.5%, Methodist 0.3%, Other 2.1% (2006)
Geographic Population Distribution:
Urban population (areas with >1,500 people): 60.8% (2006)
Rural population: 39.2% (2006)
Languages: English is the most commonly used language, with 94%[3] of the population calling it their mother tongue. Irish, the first official language of the state, is spoken by 42%[4]; with 11%[5] calling it their mother tongue. Irish is the main language of the Gaeltacht regions, where 91,862 people live. Shelta and Ulster-Scots are also spoken by small communities. The main sign language used is Irish Sign Language, and the main immigrant languages are Polish and Chinese.
Literacy:
definition:
age 15 and over can read and write
total population:
100% (2000-4)
male:
100%
female:
100%
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
[edit] References
- Oppenheimer, S. 2006. Origins of the British. (also contains information regarding the origins of the Irish)
- ^ The Longue Durée of Genetic Ancestry: Multiple Genetic Marker Systems and Celtic Origins on the Atlantic Facade of Europe
- ^ Irish Mass attendance below 50%
- ^ Eurobarometer - Europeans and their languages
- ^ 2006 Census
- ^ Eurobarometer - Europeans and their languages
fr:Démographie de l'Irlande lt:Airijos demografija no:Republikken Irlands demografi pt:Demografia da República da Irlanda
