Categories in Galway
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Galway
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 462 | 19 years |
| Other accommodation | 409 | 36 years |
| Corporate management | 382 | 23 years |
| Shopping | 345 | 37 years |
| Electronics stores | 218 | 24 years |
| Education | 172 | 40 years |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 171 | 25 years |
| Health and medical | 167 | 16 years |
| Beauty salons | 155 | 16 years |
| Clothing stores | 152 | 39 years |
| Cafes | 128 | 24 years |
| Hairdressers | 125 | 21 years |
Galway Facts
| Area | 17.8 km² |
| Population | 44,319 |
| Male Population | 21,537 (48.6%) |
| Female Population | 22,782 (51.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -24.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -10.7% |
| Median Age | 32.6 years (Male: 32.1, Female: 33.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $84,871 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 91 |
| Neighborhoods | St. Nicholas, Knocknacarra, Castlegar, Claddagh, Ballybrit |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Irish Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 53.27194, -9.04889 |
| Postal Codes | H91 |
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Galway Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 58,939 | 53,376 | 49,650 | 49,108 | 44,319 | 45,429 | 46,842 |
| Population Density | 3,308.9 / km² | 2,996.5 / km² | 2,787.4 / km² | 2,756.9 / km² | 2,488.1 / km² | 2,550.4 / km² | 2,629.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridGalway Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 10.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galway | -24.8% | -17% | -10.7% |
| Republic of Ireland | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Galway Median Age
Median Age: 32.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galway | 32.6 yrs | 33.1 yrs | 32.1 yrs |
| Republic of Ireland | 34.8 yrs | 35.2 yrs | 34.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Galway Population Density
Population Density: 2,488 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galway | 44,319 | 17.8 km² | 2,488 / 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
Galway Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1600 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 Galway
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Galway
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Galway
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Galway
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
Galway Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $43,105 | $55,144 | $72,411 | $75,153 | $71,213 | $76,370 | $71,976 | $84,871 |
| Total GDP | $1.4B | $2B | $2.8B | $3.2B | $3B | $3.2B | $3.1B | $3.7B |
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
Galway CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galway | 416,931 tn | 9.41 tn | 23,406.7 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
Galway CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 416,931 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.41 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 23,406.7 tons/km² |
Galway
Galway (/ˈɡɔːlweɪ/; Irish: Gaillimh, pronounced [ˈɡalʲɪvʲ]) is a city in the West of Ireland in the province of Connacht. Galway City Council is the local authority for the city. Galway lies on the River Corrib between Lough Corrib and Galway Bay and..
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