Ireland sees largest population increase since 2008 as immigration hits 15-year high

Most people moving to Ireland were aged between 25 and 44, and half of them had a third-level qualification. Picture: Leah Farrell / RollingNews.ie

Ireland had its largest population increase since 2008 in the last year, as immigration reached a 15-year high.

The CSO’s population and migration estimates for the year to April 2022 show the number of people emigrating rose to its highest level since 2017, with 59,600 people leaving Ireland. This included 27,600 Irish nationals emigrating.