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99% of Ireland's population growth is 'driven by foreigners': truth or lie?

Euronews Portugal4 September 2026 at 12:05

The claim that 99% of Ireland's population growth is driven by foreigners is false, according to the analysis. However, the truth is not far from this overestimated figure. The article addresses the misinformation circulating online about Irish demographic statistics, presenting concrete data to correct this narrative.

According to the analyzed data, the actual percentage of population growth attributable to the foreign population is lower than the claimed 99%, but remains significantly high. The article does not provide the exact percentage, but suggests that a substantial portion of Ireland's demographic growth in recent decades is due to immigration.

The analysis highlights that although the claim is incorrect when taken literally, it contains an element of truth. Ireland has experienced considerable population growth in recent decades, and immigration has played an important role in this increase. The article suggests that the exaggerated 99% figure serves to amplify an anti-immigration narrative.

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