Wexford Population 2026
Wexford has a population of 21,524, making it the #26 biggest city in 🇮🇪 Ireland, located in Leinster. Roughly 0.4% of Ireland's population lives here. It is about 48× smaller than Dublin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,524
Rank in Ireland
#26
Coordinates
52.33°N, 6.46°W
~5 m elevation · Europe/Dublin
Distance to capital (Dublin)
112 km
70 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Leinster
Cities near Wexford
- Waterford60,079 people · ~45 km away
- Kilkenny21,589 people · ~65 km away
- Carlow27,351 people · ~65 km away
- Cluain Meala18,369 people · ~85 km away
- Greystones22,009 people · ~94 km away
- Portlaoise23,494 people · ~96 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Wexford?
Wexford has a population of 21,524 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #26 biggest city in Ireland.
What region is Wexford in?
Wexford is located in Leinster, Ireland.
Is Wexford the capital of Ireland?
No, the capital of Ireland is Dublin, about 112 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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