Case Study: Ireland's Population Change Over Time (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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How many people died and emigrated during the Great Famine (1845-1849)?
How many people died and emigrated during the Great Famine (1845-1849)?
1 million died, 1 million emigrated
What was Ireland's population before the Great Famine?
What was Ireland's population before the Great Famine?
Approximately 8 million people
Which Taoiseach introduced policies in the 1960s that attracted multinationals and drove urbanisation?
Which Taoiseach introduced policies in the 1960s that attracted multinationals and drove urbanisation?
Sean Lemass
What population density does Dublin have in its surrounding areas?
What population density does Dublin have in its surrounding areas?
Over 75 people per square kilometre
What was Ireland's lowest recorded population total in the 1950s?
What was Ireland's lowest recorded population total in the 1950s?
2.8 million
How many babies were born in Ireland in 1980, the highest annual total?
How many babies were born in Ireland in 1980, the highest annual total?
74,000 babies
During the Celtic Tiger, what % of babies were born to foreign-born mothers?
During the Celtic Tiger, what % of babies were born to foreign-born mothers?
Over 25%
What was Ireland's birth rate per 1,000 in 2014, compared to the EU average?
What was Ireland's birth rate per 1,000 in 2014, compared to the EU average?
14.4 (EU avg: 10.1)
Which age bracket shows a narrow section in Ireland's population pyramid?
Which age bracket shows a narrow section in Ireland's population pyramid?
15-29 age bracket
Which county had the largest population decrease in the 2016 census?
Which county had the largest population decrease in the 2016 census?
County Donegal at -1.5%
Which counties are named as part of Dublin's commuter zone?
Which counties are named as part of Dublin's commuter zone?
Wicklow, Kildare, Meath, Laois
What is Ireland's current fertility rate compared to the replacement rate?
What is Ireland's current fertility rate compared to the replacement rate?
1.9 (replacement: 2.1)