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In 2026, Ireland sees net immigration of 32,022 people, with more arriving than leaving. As of 2024, the foreign-born population stood at around 1.2 million, about 23% of the total. Between 1950 and 2026, a net 182,338 people arrived. By 2100, projections point to net emigration.
Net migrants
+32,022
Net migration rate
+6.0 per 1,000 people
Foreign-born population (2024)
1,216,237
As of 2024, foreign-born residents made up about 23% of the population. The high immigration rate may reflect economic opportunities or policy openness.