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Over 83,000 Ukrainians who fled war remain in Ireland - CSO

Of the 83,594, 45% were women aged 20 or over; 27% were men aged 20 or over and 28% were under 20 years old (Stock image)
Of the 83,594, 45% were women aged 20 or over; 27% were men aged 20 or over and 28% were under 20 years old (Stock image)

An estimated 83,594 Ukrainian Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BoTPs) remain in the State, according to latest findings from the CSO.

The estimate, which is part of the CSO's Arrivals from Ukraine in Ireland series, is based on administrative activity after 31 August this year.

It represents 70% of the 119,043 Personal Public Service Numbers (PPSNs) issued to BoTPs since March 2022.

Of the 83,594, 45% were women aged 20 or over; 27% were men aged 20 or over and 28% were under 20 years old.

Among adults aged 18 and over, 60% of men and 49% of women reported being married or cohabiting.

In October 2025, 28,198 of BoTPs had earnings from employment, with mean weekly earnings of €526.

42% worked in the wholesale, transport and accommodation sectors.

As of 3 November, 52,357 arrivals had attended an employment support event arranged by Intreo Public Employment Services.

Of those, 53% (or 27,786 people) noted that English language proficiency was a challenge in securing employment.

Of the 23,157 who had recorded previous occupations, professionals made up the largest group at 30%.

Education data for 32,856 people showed that 59% had qualifications equivalent to NFQ Level 7 or higher.

As of 1 November, 12,203 BoTPs were enrolled in further education and training courses through SOLAS, including 8,072 enrolled specifically in English-language programmes.

The CSO also mapped 80,996 Ukrainians to Irish locations using DSP post-office addresses or registered residential addresses.

Kenmare, Co Kerry, had the highest number of associated arrivals at 1,873 people.

Across Local Electoral Areas, the rate of arrivals per 100 residents ranged from 0.2% to 6.9%, with Kenmare again recording the highest rate.

In October, Department of Justice noted that 1,794 people from Ukraine were granted temporary protection the previous month, which was an increase of 226% compared to September last year (794).

The increase was viewed as a result of the number of young adults from Ukraine seeking temporary protection in Ireland following a decision by the Ukrainian government to allow males aged 18 to 22 to leave the country.