Ireland’s population has reached 4.7million people as they total number of non-Irish nationals fell in the last 5 years .

Census 2016 results shows that Ireland’s population now stands at 4,761,865 in April 2016, and increase of 173,613 since April 2011.

Interestingly 2 counties saw a decline in population Mayo and Donegal .

The report also highlights some lifestyle changes .

Nearly 468,400 people declared themselves as having no religion and the number of people identifying themselves as Catholic dell to almost 3,729,100 .

3,382 less people speak Irish on a daily basis outside of the Education system and on marriage ,a total of 37.6% of the population are married .

Overall the population growth of 3.8% in the past 5 years is the slowest growth figure in 20 years and Net migration of 22,500 people during the 5 years reduced the population .

The population in Dublin grew by 5.8%,Cork by 4.6% and Galway by 4.2% .

There was a significant fall in the number of births, which was down to 67,000 in 2015 from 77,000 in 2010.

This data and the report are vital as they make a major contribution to future planning in all areas .