Dublin, the capital city of Ireland, has a population of about 1.4 million people. This economic and cultural centre boasts a GDP per capita of approximately US$80,000. Dublin is renowned as a major hub for technology, aviation leasing and pharmaceutical industries. It’s also celebrated for its vibrant literary history and deep-rooted pub culture. Dublin benefits from a high-skilled workforce and a robust educational output from institutions such as Trinity College and University College Dublin. The city's pro-business policies, progressive taxation, and strategic position as an English-speaking entry point into the European market further enhance its appeal.
From an employment perspective Dublin is home to approximately one million of Ireland’s 2.7 million strong workforce. Dublin is renowned as a major hub for technology with the area neighbouring its financial services centre nicknamed ‘Silicon Docks’ because it's home to the European headquarters of several multinational corporations such as Google, Salesforce, and HubSpot. In addition, the city benefits from the country’s reputation for educational, operational and innovational excellence in the life sciences sector with several major players in the pharmaceutical industries including Pfizer, Mallinckrodt, Novartis located in the city or its hinterland.
Notwithstanding the many positive aspects of its profile, Dublin’s Urban Management and Liveability scores reflect ongoing challenges including, strain on infrastructure, housing and public services, exacerbated by rapid population growth, economic expansion and the absence of a varied model of housing supply, leading to worsening housing shortages and increased living costs. The city has, however, done well to implement human-centric urban design across various neighbourhoods, contributing to a strong identity.
