Categories in Arklow
Auto Parts StoreCar Detailing ServiceCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationSafety Equipment SupplierChildren and baby clothingClothing storesFashion Accessories StoreJewelers and watchesLingerie StoreMen's clothingShoe storesWomen's clothingMobile phone storesAssociation or OrganizationCharitiesChurchesCommunity CenterMailing ServiceNon-Profit OrganizationPost OfficeShipping and Mailing ServiceShipping CompanyShipping ServiceComputer Repair ServiceElectronics StoreBuilding Construction ContractorCarpenterConstruction of buildingsHousing DevelopmentPlumbing installation and repairDriving schoolsEducationEducation CenterPreschoolGraphic DesignerNature PreservePhotographerTourist AttractionWebsite DesignerWedding PhotographerWedding ServiceWedding VenueBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsButcherCafesChinese restaurantsCoffee Shop
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Arklow
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 56 | 14 years |
| Shopping | 50 | 45 years |
| Corporate management | 32 | 26 years |
| Other accommodation | 28 | — |
| Beauty salons | 27 | — |
| Clothing stores | 21 | — |
| Fitness centers | 21 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 20 | — |
| Shopping other | 20 | — |
| Education | 19 | — |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 17 | — |
Arklow Facts
| Area | 9.8 km² |
| Population | 21,822 |
| Male Population | 10,772 (49.4%) |
| Female Population | 11,050 (50.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +24.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +23.5% |
| Median Age | 32.1 years (Male: 31.5, Female: 32.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $38,891 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 402 |
| Neighborhoods | Arklow, Ferrybank, Knockanrahan Upper, Knockanrahan Lower, Abbeylands |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Irish Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 52.79306, -6.14139 |
| Postal Codes | Y14 |
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Arklow Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,499 | 17,173 | 17,671 | 21,194 | 21,822 | 22,541 | 23,228 |
| Population Density | 1,783.3 / km² | 1,750.1 / km² | 1,800.9 / km² | 2,159.9 / km² | 2,223.9 / km² | 2,297.2 / km² | 2,367.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridArklow Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 23.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arklow | +24.7% | +27.1% | +23.5% |
| Republic of Ireland | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Arklow Median Age
Median Age: 32.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arklow | 32.1 yrs | 32.7 yrs | 31.5 yrs |
| Republic of Ireland | 34.8 yrs | 35.2 yrs | 34.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Arklow Population Density
Population Density: 2,224 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arklow | 21,822 | 9.8 km² | 2,224 / km² |
| Republic of Ireland | 4.6 million | 70,286.7 km² | 65.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Arklow Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1100 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Arklow
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Arklow
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Arklow
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Arklow
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Arklow Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $18,888 | $23,474 | $29,234 | $36,142 | $37,403 | $45,153 | $38,060 | $38,891 |
| Total GDP | $16.2M | $21.9M | $30.6M | $45.4M | $56.7M | $76M | $72.5M | $76.8M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Arklow CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arklow | 214,318 tn | 9.82 tn | 21,841.3 tons/km² |
| Republic of Ireland | 44,326,890 tn | 9.57 tn | 630.7 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Arklow CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 214,318 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.82 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 21,841.3 tons/km² |
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/29/13 | 3:16 AM | 3.8 | 96.4 km | 10,000 m | 15km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 12/14/05 | 3:30 AM | 3.2 | 40.9 km | 10,000 m | Irish Sea | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Arklow
Arklow (from Old Norse Arnkell-lág, meaning "meadow of Arnkell", Irish: An tInbhear Mór, meaning "the great estuary") is a town in County Wicklow on the east coast of Ireland. Founded by the Vikings in the ninth century, Arklow was the site of one of..
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