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The spatiotemporal dimension of population change in Ireland: visualisation of growth and shrinkage in Irish Electoral Divisions (1986–2016)

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  • Josh O’Driscoll
  • David Meredith
  • Frank Crowley
  • Justin Doran
  • Mary O’Shaughnessy
  • Jesko Zimmermann

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Population shrinkage has gained attention from academics and policymakers in recent years, due to the long-term implications the phenomenon has for public service delivery and the viability of urban and rural communities. We visualise the socio-temporal evolution of population shrinkage and growth, utilising a spatially rectified dataset containing population data from seven Census of Population covering the 1986–2016 period in the Republic of Ireland. Spatial changes in population distribution are visualised in a map that classifies small administrative units using a spatial typology distinguishing between those experiencing population growth or shrinkage, across the 30-year period. The temporal dimensions of these developments are considered in a sequence of inset maps that apply the same typology to identify the intercensal changes. Overall, the map facilitates the visual communication of long-run population trends, the identification of areas experiencing limited or no growth, and indicates the relative consistency of these trends over time.

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  • Josh O’Driscoll & David Meredith & Frank Crowley & Justin Doran & Mary O’Shaughnessy & Jesko Zimmermann, 2022. "The spatiotemporal dimension of population change in Ireland: visualisation of growth and shrinkage in Irish Electoral Divisions (1986–2016)," Journal of Maps, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 18(3), pages 551-557, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:tjomxx:v:18:y:2022:i:3:p:551-557
    DOI: 10.1080/17445647.2022.2052766
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