Ireland has more foreign-born residents than China, per 2022 census
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According to data cited by Sam Enright in a Marginal Revolution post, the 2022 census in Ireland recorded 1,017,437 people born abroad. In comparison, the number of immigrants in China, including those from Taiwan, totals 1,003,583. This means Ireland now has more foreign-born residents than China in absolute terms, despite having a population roughly 260 times smaller. The figures are based on the most recent census data from Ireland and China.
What’s reported
Ireland’s 2022 census recorded 1,017,437 people born abroad.
China’s immigrant population, including people from Taiwan, is 845,697 plus 157,886, totaling 1,003,583.
Ireland now has more foreign-born residents than China in absolute numbers.
Ireland’s population is approximately 260 times smaller than China’s.
Key figures
Sam Enright (email correspondent cited in the article)
Sources: marginalrevolution.com
