According to economist David Higgins, a 3.5 per cent increase in population in a given year would be one of the highest ever recorded for a single country. According to the European Commission, the population of the State increased by 3.5 per cent last year – the largest increase on record. READ MOREIf confirmed, it would surpass the previous record of a 2.95 per cent increase in the population between 2006 and 2007 when the Celtic Tiger was still roaring. According to economist David Higgins, a 3.5 per cent increase in population in a given year would be one of the highest ever recorded for a single country. She said the full extent of the population increase in the Republic will not become apparent until September, when the CSO publishes its figures on the State’s population for the 12 months to April.

Source: The Irish Times June 10, 2024 17:09 UTC