Dundalk Population 2026

Dundalk has a population of 43,112, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇮🇪 Ireland, located in Leinster. Roughly 0.8% of Ireland's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Dublin, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

43,112

Rank in Ireland

Coordinates

54.00°N, 6.42°W

~18 m elevation · Europe/Dublin

Distance to capital (Dublin)

75 km

47 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
Swords	40,776	#9
Navan	33,886	#10
Bray	33,512	#11
Dún Laoghaire	31,239	#12
Carlow	27,351	#14

Cities near Dundalk

Drogheda44,135 people · ~32 km away
Navan33,886 people · ~42 km away
Balbriggan21,722 people · ~46 km away
Swords40,776 people · ~61 km away
Malahide16,550 people · ~63 km away
Blanchardstown16,511 people · ~68 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dundalk?

Dundalk has a population of 43,112 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Ireland.

What region is Dundalk in?

Dundalk is located in Leinster, Ireland.

Is Dundalk the capital of Ireland?

No, the capital of Ireland is Dublin, about 75 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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