Swords Population 2026
Swords has a population of 40,776, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇮🇪 Ireland, located in Leinster. Roughly 0.8% of Ireland's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Dublin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,776
Rank in Ireland
#9
Coordinates
53.46°N, 6.22°W
~17 m elevation · Europe/Dublin
Distance to capital (Dublin)
14 km
9 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Leinster
Cities near Swords
- Malahide16,550 people · ~4 km away
- Finglas19,768 people · ~9 km away
- Blanchardstown16,511 people · ~13 km away
- Dublin1,024,027 people · ~14 km away
- Balbriggan21,722 people · ~17 km away
- Rathfarnham17,333 people · ~18 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Swords?
Swords has a population of 40,776 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Ireland.
What region is Swords in?
Swords is located in Leinster, Ireland.
Is Swords the capital of Ireland?
No, the capital of Ireland is Dublin, about 14 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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