Demographics and Statistical Data

Demographics and Statistical Data

Introduction

The paper aims at providing economic overview of Ireland. In the light of given instructions, the paper creates demographic and statistical data profile for Ireland. Finally, the paper provides conclusion on the overall economic worth and demographic presence of the country.

Discussion

Demographic Profile

Population Size

Since 2006, Ireland has posted significant growth in the population size. On annual basis, the country population is growing at a rate of 1.6% (figure 2). Since 2006, the country has posted change of 0.35m in the population size (O'Hanlon, 2011).

Figure 1: Trend of Population Size (O'Hanlon, 2011, p. 9)

Figure 2: 1951-2011 Inter-censal Changes (2011, p. 9)

Figure 3 and 4 provide a trend analysis of population size and growth from 1951 to 2011.

Figure 3: Trend of Population Size (O'Hanlon, 2011, p. 9)

Figure 4: Population Growth Trend (O'Hanlon, 2011, p. 9)

Population Growth Drivers

As illustrated by figure 5, growth in Irish population is driven by four major factors including immigration, births, death and emigrations. According to estimates annual number of birth for the period 2002-2006 has been 61,000 (O'Hanlon, 2011).

Figure 5: Drivers of Population Growth (O'Hanlon, 2011, p. 10)

Over the last five years, the country posted net migration size of 125,000 (O'Hanlon, 2011).

Figure 6: Yearly Average Net Migration from 1971-2011 (O'Hanlon, 2011, p. 10)

Geographic Distribution of Population

Irish population is divided between urban and rural segments. Since 1961, size of urban residents has grown in number. Figure 7 and 8 provide trend overview of geographic distribution of Irish total population.

Figure 7: Geographic Population distribution (O'Hanlon, 2011, p. 10)

Figure 8: Urbanization in Ireland (O'Hanlon, 2011, p. 13)

Sex Ratio and Age Structure

Over the past five years, sex ration has shown downward trend with changing mixture of sex ratio by age group.

Figure 9: Sex Ratio in Ireland (O'Hanlon, 2011, p. 18)

Figure 10: Irish Population by Sex and Age (O'Hanlon, 2011, p. 15)

Figure 11: 2006-2011 Changes in the Structure of Population (O'Hanlon, 2011, p. 15)

Figure 12: Size of Elderly Population with Age 65 and Above (O'Hanlon, 2011, p. 15)

Ethnic Groups and Religions

Total population is composed of different ethnicities and religious belief systems, as illustrated by figure 13 and 14.

Figure 13: Ethnic Mix by age Group (O'Hanlon, 2011, p. 37)

Figure 14: Religions in Ireland (O'Hanlon, 2011, p. 42)

Languages and Nationality

Approximately 12% of Irish population belongs to other nationalities and there are five major languages spoken in Ireland (O'Hanlon, 2011).

Figure 15: Irish Population by Nationality (O'Hanlon, 2011, p. 33)

Figure 16: Languages Spoken ...