Vol. 544 No. 3
149 Mr. McGrath asked the Taoiseach the expected level of emigration for 2001; the way in which this compares with the levels of emigration in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28763/01]
The most recent figures on emigration relate to the year ending April 2001. The following table gives figures for estimated emigration from 1996 to 2001. The figures for 1997 to 2001 are subject to revision once the results of the 2002 census become available.
Estimated emigration for years ending April 1996-2001
|
Year |
Emigrants |
|
1996* |
31,200 |
|
1997* |
29,000 |
|
1998* |
21,200 |
|
1999* |
29,000 |
|
2000* |
22,300 |
|
2001* |
19,900 |
