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Tens of millions of people globally claim Irish heritage, due to the country’s long history of emigration to places such as the United States and the United Kingdom. In recent years, however, the story has shifted. Many more people are now moving to Ireland than leaving, providing a boost to the country’s economy and making the population more diverse. But that immigration is also leading to challenges with housing and other issues.
Now caught between the post-Brexit United Kingdom and the European Union, Ireland is at a critical junction. This article examines the country’s past and present migration trajectories.
Figure 1. Republic of Ireland Annual Net Migration and Population, 1871-2022
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