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Dublin overview
Dublin (orange) and the other large cities of Ireland
Dublin lies in Leinster in Ireland at 53.33°N, 6.25°W, about 17 m above sea level. The local time zone is Europe/Dublin (UTC+1); GeoNames classifies it as a national capital.
It is the biggest urban centre of Ireland: the next largest cities are Cork (224,004), Limerick (102,287), Galway (85,910). Together, the three largest cities hold 25.1% of the national population.
The nearest large city is Sandyford, about 7 km away, followed by Finglas (7 km).
Ireland as a whole has a live population of 5,371,853 (+0.9% a year) and ranks #125 of 238 countries — see the Ireland population page for the full statistics and the Ireland atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Dublin
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Sandyford Leinster | 7 km | 22,288 |
| Finglas Leinster | 7 km | 19,768 |
| Dún Laoghaire Leinster | 9 km | 31,239 |
| Tallaght Leinster | 10 km | 81,022 |
| Swords Leinster | 14 km | 40,776 |
| Bray Leinster | 18 km | 33,512 |
| Celbridge Leinster | 20 km | 20,288 |
| Greystones Leinster | 25 km | 22,009 |
Largest cities in Ireland
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DublinCapital | Leinster | 1,024,027 |
| 2 | Cork | Munster | 224,004 |
| 3 | Limerick | Munster | 102,287 |
| 4 | Galway | Connacht | 85,910 |
| 5 | Tallaght | Leinster | 81,022 |
| 6 | Waterford | Munster | 60,079 |
| 7 | Drogheda | Leinster | 44,135 |
| 8 | Dundalk | Leinster | 43,112 |
| 9 | Swords | Leinster | 40,776 |
| 10 | Navan | Leinster | 33,886 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dublin?
Dublin has about 1,024,027 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Dublin the capital of Ireland?
Yes — Dublin is the national capital of Ireland.
How big is Dublin compared with the rest of Ireland?
Its 1,024,027 residents are 19.1% of the 5,371,853 people living in Ireland today. It is the largest city in the country.
Where is Dublin?
In Leinster, Ireland, at latitude 53.33 and longitude -6.25, 17 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Sandyford (7 km), Finglas (7 km), Dún Laoghaire (9 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Dublin Population 2026 — Ireland. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/ireland/dublin/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/ireland/dublin/">Dublin Population 2026 — Ireland</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
City populations are GeoNames figures (CC BY 4.0): the latest official census or estimate for the city proper — the municipality, not the wider metropolitan area — so they can differ from "metro area" numbers you see elsewhere. Country populations are live Glostats estimates from the UN World Population Prospects. Distances are great-circle distances between city centres. Page generated 2026-10-20. More about our data.