MigrantoImmigrants in Ireland
1M foreign-born residents — the #60 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 50% of all immigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 293559 |
| Ukraine | 125016 |
| Poland | 102708 |
| India | 70228 |
| Brazil | 48605 |
| Romania | 47700 |
| USA | 36363 |
| Lithuania | 34584 |
| Nigeria | 22078 |
| Philippines | 21796 |
| Spain | 20849 |
| Latvia | 20840 |
| Moldova | 19842 |
| South Africa | 18857 |
| China | 18391 |
| Italy | 17508 |
| Pakistan | 16059 |
| France | 15924 |
| Croatia | 15615 |
| Germany | 15484 |
| Australia | 11165 |
| Slovakia | 9573 |
| Hungary | 8628 |
| Russia | 8466 |
| Canada | 7811 |
| Portugal | 6795 |
By region of origin
Europe is the leading region of origin at 74%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Ireland.
Immigration sources have diversified since 1990
The top source country's share fell from 78% to 28%, indicating a broader spread of origins.
Immigration is a key driver of population growth
43% of the population growth of Ireland since 1990 came from new immigrants, reflecting immigration's central demographic role.
Immigration has accelerated notably since 2020
The immigrant population grew 28% from 809.3K to 1M, indicating an acceleration in migration flows following COVID and recent geopolitical shifts.
United Kingdom is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
United Kingdom accounts for 28% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 12%.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 225171 |
| 1995 | 244349 |
| 2000 | 350435 |
| 2005 | 524084 |
| 2010 | 660450 |
| 2015 | 699150 |
| 2020 | 809345 |
| 2024 | 1034444 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | United Kingdom | Ukraine | Poland | India | Brazil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 174509 | 375 | 489 | 738 | 264 |
| 1995 | 187615 | 550 | 732 | 1104 | 395 |
| 2000 | 239615 | 1503 | 2034 | 3069 | 1098 |
| 2005 | 282759 | 3171 | 40888 | 8174 | 3883 |
| 2010 | 288432 | 4039 | 107993 | 16348 | 8431 |
| 2015 | 278827 | 4527 | 115223 | 20363 | 14425 |
| 2020 | 285496 | 11086 | 108755 | 42645 | 30415 |
| 2024 | 293559 | 125016 | 102708 | 70228 | 48605 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Ireland as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Ireland
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Ireland?
Around 1M foreign-born residents live in Ireland, making it the #60-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Ireland come from?
Most immigrants in Ireland come from United Kingdom, Ukraine and Poland — these three countries account for about 50% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Ireland are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 19% of the population of Ireland — that's 1M out of a total population of 5.4M.
How has immigration to Ireland changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Ireland has grown from 699.2K to 1M people, a growth of about 48%.
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