In 2022, the urban population of the Republic of Ireland was approximately 3.26 million, while the rural population was around 1.82 million. Although the urban population of Ireland is currently bigger than the rural population, this was not the case in 1960 when there were approximately 272,450 more people living in rural areas than urban ones.
Urban and rural population of the Republic of Ireland from 1960 to 2022
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World Bank. (June 1, 2023). Urban and rural population of the Republic of Ireland from 1960 to 2022 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 23, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1403779/urban-and-rural-population-of-ireland/
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World Bank. (2023). Urban and rural population of the Republic of Ireland from 1960 to 2022. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 23, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1403779/urban-and-rural-population-of-ireland/
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