Number of over-65s in Ireland set to double to 1.6 million by 2051

CSO statistician Sarah Crilly said: “Older people lead varied lives, and this Hub, which brings together 46 different indicators under a number of different themes, provides a gateway into the key factors which influence the quality of the lives of older people.” File photo: Sasko Lazarov / RollingNews.ie

The number of people aged 65 and over in Ireland is projected to double to 1.6 million by 2051, while just over 100,000 individuals in this age bracket are currently in employment.

The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has published the figures as part of its new Older Persons Information Hub, in recognition of International Day for Older Persons on Saturday.