Douglas Population 2026

Douglas has a population of 26,883, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇮🇪 Ireland, located in Munster. Roughly 0.5% of Ireland's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Dublin, the country's biggest city.

DublinDouglas
Location of Douglas (capital Dublin shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
26,883
Rank in Ireland
#15
Coordinates
51.87°N, 8.44°W
~11 m elevation · Europe/Dublin
Distance to capital (Dublin)
219 km
136 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Munster

CityPopulationRank in Ireland
Cork224,004#2
Limerick102,287#3
Waterford60,079#6
Ennis27,923#13
Tralee26,079#16
Ballincollig18,621#31
Cluain Meala18,369#32
Carrigaline18,239#33

Cities near Douglas

FAQ

What is the population of Douglas?
Douglas has a population of 26,883 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Ireland.
What region is Douglas in?
Douglas is located in Munster, Ireland.
Is Douglas the capital of Ireland?
No, the capital of Ireland is Dublin, about 219 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.

← All biggest cities in Ireland · Ireland population by year