Ruairí Quinn
Question:66 Mr. Quinn asked the Taoiseach the estimated number of people living in rural areas as at the end of 1997; the corresponding estimate for this category for 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3918/98]
Written Answers. - Population Levels.
Ruairí Quinn
Question:67 Mr. Quinn asked the Taoiseach the number of people living in urban areas as at the year ending 1997; the corresponding estimate for this category for 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3919/98]
Ruairí Quinn
Question:68 Mr. Quinn asked the Taoiseach the estimate of households consisting of one person for the year ending 1997; the corresponding estimate for this category for 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3920/98]
Ruairí Quinn
Question:76 Mr. Quinn asked the Taoiseach the total number of persons over the age of 66 years as measured in the most recent census; and the estimated number of people who will be aged 66 years and over in the year 2010. [4002/98]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 66, 67, 68 and 76 together. The information requested by the Deputy in respect of the most recent period is given in the following table. The source is the 1996 census of population.
|
Category |
Number |
|
Persons in rural areas |
1,518,096 |
|
Persons in urban* areas |
2,107,991 |
|
One person households |
241,838 |
|
Persons aged over 66 years |
361,177 |
*Urban areas are defined as those with a population of 1,500 or more.
The most recent population projections based on the 1991 census of population were published in 1995. They were classified by age and sex. Neither an urban/rural breakdown of the population nor household projections were provided.
It is planned to produce up to date population projections based on the results of the 1996 census later on this year.
The projected population aged over 66 years in 2010 ranges from 433,400 to 439,300 depending on the choice of assumptions used.