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Dublin Insightsas of Oct 2026
Population size
1.3 M People
Population growth
1.5%
Age distribution
0-14: 20%
15-24: 20%
25-44: 35%
45-64: 15%
65+: 10% percent
15-24: 20%
25-44: 35%
45-64: 15%
65+: 10% percent
Household size
2.5 People
Household composition
Families: 60%
Singles: 25%
Multi-generational: 15% percent
Singles: 25%
Multi-generational: 15% percent
Education level
Tertiary: 55%
Secondary: 35%
Primary or less: 10% percent
Secondary: 35%
Primary or less: 10% percent
Median household income
55,000 EUR/year
Employment rate
75 %
Job growth
2 %
Dominant industries
Technology, Finance, Pharmaceuticals, Tourism
Cost of living index
85 index (NY=100)
Retail sales per capita
5,200 EUR/year
Disposable income
32,000 EUR/person/year
Spending behavior by category - apparel, dining, electronics
Apparel: 12%, Dining: 18%, Electronics: 10% percent of total spending
Existing retail mix
High street shops 40%, Malls 30%, Supermarkets 20%, Online 10% percent
Number of competitors
1,200 retail outlets
Market saturation
High
Presence of anchor tenants
Present: Penneys, Marks & Spencer, Tesco
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
10,000,000 annual visitors
Rent costs
500 EUR/sqm/year
Property values
10,000 EUR/sqm
Zoning laws
Mixed-use zoning favored in urban areas
Business permits
30 days
Availability of retail space
5 SQM
Proximity to major roads
High in suburbs, moderate in center
Public transportation access
Excellent
Parking availability
Limited in center, ample in malls
Pedestrian traffic
High
Vehicle traffic
Congested
Public transport accessibility
80 percent coverage
Commute times
30 minutes
Work patterns
Hybrid: 60% office, 40% remote percent
Shopping preferences
Convenience and experience-driven
Brand affinity
Strong for international and local brands
Consumer loyalty
Medium
Entertainment and leisure trends
Festivals, pubs, outdoor activities
Crime statistics
50 incidents per 1,000 people
Shoplifting rates
1 percent of sales
Public safety measures
CCTV, Garda presence, community policing
Tourist spending
2,500,000,000 EUR/year
Tourist footfall
10,000,000 visitors/year
Major local events
St. Patrick's Festival, Dublin Marathon, Christmas markets
Seasonal attractions
Summer festivals, winter lights
E-commerce penetration
25 %
Click-and-collect adoption
40 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
70 %
Total retail space
1,000,000 sqm
Retail space per capita
0.8 sqm/person
Projected growth in retail space
2 %
Retail leakage rate
10 %
Sustainable retail demand
Growing
Major upcoming retail projects
Dundrum Town Centre expansion, new mixed-use developments
Grocery market share distribution - Top 3 retailers & market share
Tesco: 30%, Dunnes Stores: 25%, SuperValu: 20% percent
Consumer spending patterns
Increasing on experiences and sustainability
Grocery expenditure trends
Rising 3% annually percent
Luxury retail performance
Strong growth 5% percent
Top mall shopping preferences
Dundrum, Blanchardstown, Liffey Valley
Shopping trips to other cities - % of residents
10 percent
Key drivers for mall visits
Entertainment, dining, one-stop shopping
Preferred brand categories - Luxury fashion, Value fashion, etc.
Luxury: 20%, Value: 40%, Mid-range: 40% percent
Number of existing malls
12 malls
Total retail footfall - annual visits across malls
50,000,000 sqm
Retail market gaps
Sustainable products, experiential retail
Trade area population
2,000,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
High
Projected retail growth rate
3 %
Preferred mall layouts
Mixed-use, open-air designs
Public transport access
High
Walkability score
70 out of 100
Road infrastructure & car access
Good
Parking capacity in comparable malls
5,000 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Urban mixed-use, residential expansions
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