Over 7,000 extra people in Westmeath since last censusThe population of Westmeath has topped 90,000 for the first time since the foundation of the State. Preliminary results from the 2022 census issued today by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show the population of the county at 95,840. It is an increase of over 7,000 people (up 8%) on the 2016 census population in the county. Nationally, the population of the State is now 5.1 million people, up 7.6% on the Census 2016 figure. The last time the population of the county showed a decrease from the previous census was in 1991.

Source: Irish Independent June 24, 2022 08:02 UTC