Balbriggan Population 2026

Balbriggan has a population of 21,722, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇮🇪 Ireland, located in Leinster. Roughly 0.4% of Ireland's population lives here. It is about 47× smaller than Dublin, the country's biggest city.

Location of Balbriggan (capital Dublin shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

21,722

Rank in Ireland

#24

Coordinates

53.61°N, 6.18°W

~12 m elevation · Europe/Dublin

Distance to capital (Dublin)

31 km

19 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Leinster

City	Population	Rank in Ireland
Dublin	1,024,027	#1
Tallaght	81,022	#5
Drogheda	44,135	#7
Dundalk	43,112	#8
Swords	40,776	#9
Navan	33,886	#10
Bray	33,512	#11
Dún Laoghaire	31,239	#12

Cities near Balbriggan

Drogheda44,135 people · ~16 km away
Swords40,776 people · ~17 km away
Malahide16,550 people · ~18 km away
Finglas19,768 people · ~26 km away
Blanchardstown16,511 people · ~28 km away
Dublin1,024,027 people · ~31 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Balbriggan?

Balbriggan has a population of 21,722 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Ireland.

What region is Balbriggan in?

Balbriggan is located in Leinster, Ireland.

Is Balbriggan the capital of Ireland?

No, the capital of Ireland is Dublin, about 31 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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