Ireland's population to peak at 5.8 million next century

Researchers believe that an accelerated decline in fertility rates mean the global population will reach an eventual peak of 9.7 billion before it begins to fall. Photo: Pexels

Ireland's population will peak at 5.8 million in 2057, it has been predicted.

Researchers believe that an accelerated decline in fertility rates will mean the global population will reach an eventual peak of 9.7 billion, before it begins to fall significantly.