Study reveals 78% of migrants live in urban areas

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New research reveals that four out of five migrants in Ireland live in urban areas.

Recent research from the Economic and Social Research Institute shows that 78% of people born outside Ireland live in urban areas. The study also finds that a larger share of the migrant population resides in affluent parts of the country rather than disadvantaged districts.

The findingAround 78% of individuals not born on the island of Ireland reside in urban settings.
The distributionMigrants are more commonly found in affluent parts of the State than in disadvantaged areas.

Why it matters

Understanding migrant settlement patterns helps policymakers allocate housing, public services, and integration support effectively across different regions.

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78%migrants living in urban settings

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Research by the Economic and Social Research Institute indicates that the vast majority of non-native residents live in urban settings, with higher concentrations in affluent areas.

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