Malahide Population 2026
Malahide has a population of 16,550, making it the #36 biggest city in 🇮🇪 Ireland, located in Leinster. Roughly 0.3% of Ireland's population lives here. It is about 62× smaller than Dublin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,550
Rank in Ireland
#36
Coordinates
53.45°N, 6.15°W
~11 m elevation · Europe/Dublin
Distance to capital (Dublin)
15 km
9 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Leinster
Cities near Malahide
- Swords40,776 people · ~4 km away
- Finglas19,768 people · ~12 km away
- Dublin1,024,027 people · ~15 km away
- Blanchardstown16,511 people · ~16 km away
- Dún Laoghaire31,239 people · ~17 km away
- Balbriggan21,722 people · ~18 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Malahide?
Malahide has a population of 16,550 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #36 biggest city in Ireland.
What region is Malahide in?
Malahide is located in Leinster, Ireland.
Is Malahide the capital of Ireland?
No, the capital of Ireland is Dublin, about 15 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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