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Languages Ireland, in 36 editions.
The entry for Ireland published Languages in 36 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 17 editions. Each is shown as published. Languages in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 17
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Language” (1990 to 1991) and “Languages” (1992 to 2025).
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2025 edition
Same as 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
Published as “Language”
- Irish (Gaelic) and English;
- English is the language generally used,
- with Gaelic spoken in a few areas,
- mostly along the western seaboard
Irish (Gaelic) and English; English is the language generally used, with Gaelic spoken in a few areas, mostly along the western seaboard
- Irish (Gaelic) and English;
- English is the language generally used,
- with Gaelic spoken in a few areas,
- mostly along the western seaboard
Irish (Gaelic) and English; English is the language generally used, with
Gaelic spoken in a few areas, mostly along the western seaboard
- Irish (Gaelic),
- spoken mainly in areas located along the western seaboard,
- English is the language generally used
Irish (Gaelic) and English; English is the language generally used, with (Gaelic), spoken mainly in
Gaelica few areas, mostly areas located along the western seaboard seaboard,
English is the language generally used
- Irish (Gaelic),
- spoken mainly in areas located along the western seaboard,
- English is the language generally used
Irish (Gaelic), spoken mainly in areas located along the western seaboard,
seaboard, English is the language generally used
- Irish (Gaelic),
- spoken mainly in areas located along the western seaboard,
- English is the language generally used
Irish (Gaelic), spoken mainly in areas located along the western
western seaboard, English is the language generally used
- Irish (Gaelic),
- spoken mainly in areas located along the western seaboard,
- English is the language generally used
Irish (Gaelic), spoken mainly in areas located along the
the western seaboard, English is the language generally used
The same text in 1997 and 1998.
- Irish (Gaelic),
- spoken mainly in areas located along the western seaboard,
- English is the language generally used
Irish (Gaelic), spoken mainly in areas located along
western seaboard, English is the language generally used
English is the language generally used, Irish (Gaelic) spoken mainly in areas located along the western seaboard
English is the language generally used, Irish (Gaelic), (Gaelic)
spoken mainly in areas located along theseaboard, English is the language generally used seaboard
The same text in 4 editions, 2000 to 2003.
English is the language generally used, Irish (Gaelic) spoken mainly in areas located along the western seaboard
English is the language generally used, Irish (Gaelic)
English is the language generally used, Irish (Gaelic or Gaeilge) spoken mainly in areas located along the western seaboard
English is the language generally used, Irish (Gaelic) (Gaelic or Gaeilge) spoken mainly in areas located along the western seaboard
The same text in 2005 and 2006.
English (official) is the language generally used, Irish (official) (Gaelic or Gaeilge) spoken mainly in areas located along the western seaboard
English (official) is the language generally used, Irish (official) (Gaelic or Gaeilge) spoken mainly in areas located along the western seaboard
The same text in 2007 and 2008.
English (official) is the language generally used, Irish (Gaelic or Gaeilge) (official) spoken mainly in areas located along the western seaboard
English (official) is the language generally used, Irish (official) (Gaelic or Gaeilge) (official) spoken mainly in areas located along the western seaboard
The same text in 2009 and 2010.
English (official) is the language generally used, Irish (Gaelic or Gaeilge) (official) spoken mainly in areas along the western coast
English (official) is the language generally used, Irish (Gaelic or Gaeilge) (official) spoken mainly in areas located along the western seaboard coast
The same text in 4 editions, 2011 to 2014.
English (official, the language generally used), Irish (Gaelic or Gaeilge) (official, spoken mainly in areas along the western coast)
English (official) is (official, the language generally used, used), Irish (Gaelic or Gaeilge) (official) (official, spoken mainly in areas along the western coast coast)
The same text in 2015 and 2016.
English (official, the language generally used), Irish (Gaelic or Gaeilge) (official, spoken by approximately 38.7% of the population as a first or second language in 2011; mainly spoken in areas along the western coast)
English (official, the language generally used), Irish (Gaelic or Gaeilge) (official, spoken by approximately 38.7% of the population as a first or second language in 2011; mainly spoken in areas along the western coast)
English (official, the language generally used), Irish (Gaelic or Gaeilge) (official, spoken by approximately 39.8% of the population in 2016; mainly spoken in areas along Ireland's western coast known as gaeltachtai, which are officially recognized regions where Irish is the predominant language)
English (official, the language generally used), Irish (Gaelic or Gaeilge) (official, spoken by approximately 38.7% 39.8% of the population as a first or second language in 2011; 2016; mainly spoken in areas along the Ireland's western coast) coast known as gaeltachtai, which are officially recognized regions where Irish is the predominant language)
The same text in 6 editions, 2018 to 2023.
English (official, the language generally used), Irish (Gaelic or Gaeilge) (official, spoken by approximately 39.8% of the population as of 2016; mainly spoken in areas along Ireland's western coast known as gaeltachtai, which are officially recognized regions where Irish is the predominant language)
English (official, the language generally used), Irish (Gaelic or Gaeilge) (official, spoken by approximately 39.8% of the population in as of 2016; mainly spoken in areas along Ireland's western coast known as gaeltachtai, which are officially recognized regions where Irish is the predominant language)
The same text in 2024 and 2025.
English (official, the language generally used), Irish (Gaelic or Gaeilge) (official, spoken by approximately 37.7% of the population)
English (official, the language generally used), Irish (Gaelic or Gaeilge) (official, spoken by approximately 39.8% of the population as 37.7% of 2016; mainly spoken in areas along Ireland's western coast known as gaeltachtai, which are officially recognized regions where Irish is the predominant language) population)
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Cite this page
Central Intelligence Agency. “Ireland: Languages.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/ireland/languages.