Portlaoise Population 2026
Portlaoise has a population of 23,494, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇮🇪 Ireland, located in Leinster. Roughly 0.4% of Ireland's population lives here. It is about 44× smaller than Dublin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,494
Rank in Ireland
#17
Coordinates
53.03°N, 7.30°W
~101 m elevation · Europe/Dublin
Distance to capital (Dublin)
77 km
48 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Leinster
Cities near Portlaoise
- Tullamore15,598 people · ~29 km away
- Carlow27,351 people · ~33 km away
- Droichead Nua22,742 people · ~37 km away
- Kilkenny21,589 people · ~42 km away
- Naas20,713 people · ~47 km away
- An Muileann gCearr22,667 people · ~55 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Portlaoise?
Portlaoise has a population of 23,494 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Ireland.
What region is Portlaoise in?
Portlaoise is located in Leinster, Ireland.
Is Portlaoise the capital of Ireland?
No, the capital of Ireland is Dublin, about 77 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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