Net migration in Ireland
Ireland: Net migration was 35,417 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in Ireland, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net migration in Ireland is 35,417, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.3% on the previous year and up 164.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Ireland peaked at 94,513 in 2006 and was at its lowest, -44,020, in 1988.
Ireland ranks 26th of 215 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -16,939 | -38,492 | -10,250 | 10 |
| 1970s | 9,602 | -8,892 | 15,543 | 10 |
| 1980s | -20,728 | -44,020 | -2,876 | 10 |
| 1990s | 6,881 | -8,203 | 23,592 | 10 |
| 2000s | 42,154 | -18,524 | 94,513 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,650 | -26,974 | 33,387 | 10 |
| 2020s | 42,508 | 15,746 | 93,535 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More financial sector data for Ireland
- Official exchange rate 0.885 LCU per US$, period average (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports 0.1407 (2024)
- Net domestic credit 308.95 billion current LCU (2024)
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 23.8% (2024)
- Net foreign assets 336.99 billion current LCU (2024)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 23.8% (2024)
- Domestic credit to private sector 23.8% (2024)
- Claims on central government, etc. 7.9% (2024)
- GDP deflator: linked series 119.16 base year varies by country (2025)
- Inflation, GDP deflator: linked series 1.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Ireland?
- Net migration in Ireland was 35,417 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 94,513 in 2006.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was -44,020 in 1988.
- How does Ireland rank for net migration?
- Ireland ranks 26th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 164.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.