Description
Population growth is important to measure. It can aid in the development of plans and policies for individual cities or counties. It can also help develop the country as a whole ensuring that there is enough capacity to meet the housing needs of the population.
Average household sizes can be a reflection of personal or cultural preferences or economic choices. Anticipating changes in the size and composition of households is important for many housing-related issues and associated policies, including the needs of elderly single-person households, intergenerational housing options, and housing types to meet all life cycles. Broadly, the changing composition of households may create a demand for the design and price of new housing types.
This sub-sections presents a number of charts showcasing indicators based on population and households in Ireland. This includes the annual population of the country from 2011 to present, components of population change calculated by thousands and national average household sizes beginning from the 1966 census onwards.