The future.
Born in Dublin
Shared with the World

Dublin is a city that innovates. It is a city of the future, not just as the home of innovators in almost any sector, from art and technology to business and industry. It is also the home of one of Europe’s youngest populations, with 35% of the population being under the age of 30 and 50% under 25 (National Census, 2006). In addition, 34% of the city’s workforce is under the age of 25 (Eurostat Yearbook, 2010).

The city is home to a highly skilled and educated population that is ready and motivated. Dublin is one of Europe’s leading cities in terms of third level education, and Ireland is one of the EU’s leading member states in terms of education attainment.

Dublin has the most science and technology graduates per capita in the Europe Union, and 48% of Ireland’s population between the ages of 25 to 34 hold a third level qualification compared with a European Union average of just 33% (Central Statistics Office, 2011). Ireland also ranks third in terms of the highest proportions of maths, science and computer graduates in the European Union (Eurostat Yearbook, 2010).

Dublin’s workforce is also ready to respond to the needs of an increasingly interwoven and interconnected global economy. The city hosts a vibrant and diverse student population, with over 57% of Ireland’s total number of international students choosing Dublin for their studies (Education Ireland, 2012). Dublin and the surrounding area is also home to over 66% of Ireland’s PhD students (Higher Education Authority, 2012). Dublin is also home to citizens of 188 countries, bringing with them new perspectives and ideas to a nation that has a tradition of fostering minds and talent. Not only is the world coming to Dublin, but the city’s young and diverse population is developing ideas and products that are shaping and redefining the world.