What was County Dublin's population in Ireland's 2022 census?
Answer1,458,154
That was up 8.2% from the previous census in 2016.
Source: Central Statistics Office (Ireland), Census 2022 (2022) data.cso.ie
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Dublin facts & stats
5 sourced facts about Dublin, Ireland, each with the context behind the number. 4 more are in today's round and appear here after it closes.
The basics
When was Trinity College Dublin founded?
Answer1592
It was created by royal charter, on the site of the former Priory of All Hallows.
Source: Trinity College Dublin tcd.ie
Going deeper
Roughly what share of the Republic of Ireland's population lives in County Dublin?
AnswerAbout 28% (1.46M of 5.15M)
In 2022, Ireland's population passed 5 million for the first time in 171 years.
Source: Central Statistics Office (Ireland), Census 2022 (2022) data.cso.ie
How many hours of sunshine does Dublin get per day, on average?
Answer4 hours
It ranges from about 6.4 hours a day in May to 1.7 in December.
Source: Met Éireann, Dublin Airport 1991–2020 averages (2020) met.ie
Expert level
On average, how many days a year bring snow or sleet at Dublin Airport?
Answer12.5 days
Snow is actually lying on the ground at 9 a.m. on only about 2 days a year.
Source: Met Éireann, Dublin Airport 1991–2020 averages (2020) met.ie
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