There were approximately 65,200 immigrants entering the Republic of Ireland in 2021, compared with 85,400 in the previous year. During the provided time period, the number of immigrants coming to Ireland peaked at 151,100 in 2007.
Number of immigrants entering the Republic of Ireland from 1987 to 2021
(in 1,000s)
* Up to and including 2005, the annual population estimates are on a de facto basis. From 2006 onwards the concept of usual residence is used. ** Preliminary data. Year ending April
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Central Statistics Office Ireland. (August 31, 2021). Number of immigrants entering the Republic of Ireland from 1987 to 2021 (in 1,000s) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 28, 2022, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/537502/immigrant-population-of-ireland/
Central Statistics Office Ireland. "Number of immigrants entering the Republic of Ireland from 1987 to 2021 (in 1,000s)." Chart. August 31, 2021. Statista. Accessed June 28, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/537502/immigrant-population-of-ireland/
Central Statistics Office Ireland. (2021). Number of immigrants entering the Republic of Ireland from 1987 to 2021 (in 1,000s). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: June 28, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/537502/immigrant-population-of-ireland/
Central Statistics Office Ireland. "Number of Immigrants Entering The Republic of Ireland from 1987 to 2021 (in 1,000s)." Statista, Statista Inc., 31 Aug 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/537502/immigrant-population-of-ireland/
Central Statistics Office Ireland, Number of immigrants entering the Republic of Ireland from 1987 to 2021 (in 1,000s) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/537502/immigrant-population-of-ireland/ (last visited June 28, 2022)
