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Dublin City Council
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
Council Partner
A gateway to Ireland and the European Union, the city’s position is a major economic driver for Ireland.
Dublin is a young, vibrant city.
The city area has a population of 592,713, which has been growing at an estimated average rate of 1% pa since the 2016 census. 20% of the population is 19 years old or younger, making it one of the youngest capital cities in the EU.
Highly skilled workers are attracted to Dublin for its many career opportunities, with 27% of the population born outside of Ireland. It benefits from a highly educated workforce with 45% educated to ordinary degree level or higher. It is also a digitally connected city, where 92% of households have access to the internet.
Dublin is a gateway to Ireland and the European Union, and this underpins the city’s position as a major economic driver for Ireland, accounting for 46% of the country’s GVA. It is a predominantly services-driven economy, which makes up approximately 80% of business activity.
Dublin is also an innovative city.
The Smart Docklands District, launched jointly by Dublin City Council and Trinity College Dublin’s CONNECT research centre in 2018, is an example of continued investment in the City, ensuring that Dublin is ready for the future.
Dublin is also home to some of the most influential multinational corporations, with substantial clusters in technology, finance and professional services. Within Dublin Docklands, there are over 500 firms operating, including more than half the world’s top 50 banks and top 20 insurance companies. Dublin is also a major global hub for fund administration, aircraft leasing, insurance and a range of wholesale banking activities.
Dublin is an excellent place to live and work.
Foreign Direct Investment plays a significant role in the city’s economy. Dublin was ranked No.1 Small European Region of the Future by fDi in 2024, based on economic potential, human capital & lifestyle, cost effectiveness, connectivity and business friendliness.
