Ireland's population is slightly more than 4 million. In 2009 people between 0 and 14 years represented 20.9% of the total, those between 15 and 64 years were 67.1% and over 65 years old were 12%. Most people speak English, but in education the Irish language is compulsory.
Total population: 3,969,558
Density: 56.48 Loc. / km ²
Distribution: 61% urban / rural 39%
Annual growth rate: 1.12%
Life expectancy: 81.06 years Women / Men 75.6 years
Religion: Roman Catholic 87.5%, supporters of the Church of Ireland 2.5%, 5% Christians and other religions, and 5% have no religion
Languages: English is the spoken language, Irish