Carlow Population 2026
Carlow has a population of 27,351, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇮🇪 Ireland, located in Leinster. Roughly 0.5% of Ireland's population lives here. It is about 37× smaller than Dublin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,351
Rank in Ireland
#14
Coordinates
52.84°N, 6.93°W
~55 m elevation · Europe/Dublin
Distance to capital (Dublin)
71 km
44 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Leinster
Cities near Carlow
- Kilkenny21,589 people · ~30 km away
- Portlaoise23,494 people · ~33 km away
- Droichead Nua22,742 people · ~39 km away
- Naas20,713 people · ~45 km away
- Tullamore15,598 people · ~61 km away
- Celbridge20,288 people · ~61 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Carlow?
Carlow has a population of 27,351 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Ireland.
What region is Carlow in?
Carlow is located in Leinster, Ireland.
Is Carlow the capital of Ireland?
No, the capital of Ireland is Dublin, about 71 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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