Ireland's Census: A Century of Change

Irelands first census in 1926 reveals a century of significant changes, with the population nearly doubling to 5.15 million. Dublins share grew from 17% to 28.3%, while Kildare and Meath surged by 327% and 251% respectively. Leitrim saw a steep decline of 37%, but Galway and Cork remained relatively stable. Life expectancy soared, with mens life expectancy increasing from 57 to 81 years, and womens from 58 to 84. Agricultural work plummeted from 51% to 4%, while non-manual jobs rose to 43%. The health sector saw a significant increase, with the number of doctors rising from 2,051 to 17,953. The number of Irish speakers jumped from 18% to 40%, with Galway leading both times. The proportion of Roman Catholics decreased from 93% to 69%, and the percentage of Irish-born residents fell from 97% to 80%. The census archives site received 20 million views from 834,000 users, indicating a strong interest in understanding Irelands demographic history.

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