Dublin because its nearly
nine times better
than Cork.

Dubliners have made a name for themselves as innovators. Today, the city is welcoming new arrivals from around the world. Dubliners hail from some 188 countries, bringing with them new ideas that are shaping the city’s economy. They are also infusing their cultures and traditions, which are enriching the sights, tastes and sounds residents and visitors find in Dublin. With this multicultural population, domestic and international businesses can draw from a multilingual and multinational workforce that can help build bridges with new markets and consumers.

Dublin has a reputation as a welcoming and friendly place to live and do business. With approximately 1.3 million people living in County Dublin and 1.8 million living in the Greater Dublin Area, the city is by far the largest urban area in Ireland.

In fact, its population is about 8.7 times larger than Cork, Ireland’s second largest city. Dublin’s population is expected to continue to grown, reaching approximately 2.1 million by 2020 according to the Irish Central Statistics Office.

In Dublin, the conditions are right for ideas to advance into viable business solutions. The population is young and talented. Approximately 50% of Dublin’s population is under the age of 25 (National Census, 2006). Dubliners are also educated and skilled with the highest proportion of science and technology graduates in the European Union. Nationally, 48% of the population between the ages of 25 and 34 hold a third level qualification compared to the EU average of 33% (Irish Central Statistics Office, 2011).

Dubliners have a tradition of being at the cutting edge, whether it is in literature, art and design, or technology. With its young, educated and motivated people, Dublin is well-positioned to supply businesses with a talented and enthusiastic workforce that will continue to prove themselves as innovators.