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# Population

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Irish people are having fewer babies, but still quite like getting married
Ireland has the highest birth, lowest death and greatest emigration rates in Europe
Want to have your say about growing old in Ireland?
Ten people emigrate from Ireland every hour
China now has 591 million Internet users
China passes law 'forcing' children to visit their parents
More blood donations needed to meet demand of ageing populations
Which county has the lowest disposable income per person?
'Alarmist' concerns about an ageing society do not justify welfare cuts
330 million abortions carried out in China since 1971
Concern in China over number of single males
Birth rate down by 2.3 per cent in second quarter of 2012
Putin encourages Russian families to have an average of three children
Birth rate falls, but Irish women remain Europe's most fertile
Ireland 'performing well' in areas of sexual and reproductive health
Over 220 million women have an 'unmet need for family planning'
Squeaky bum time! Here’s a secondary school geography test
3,000 extra people a year are going to need long-term care - report
One new emigrant every five minutes, according to latest CSO figures
Column: How to stop crises becoming disasters
One teen under age of 17 dies by suicide each month
Column: Population growth an obstacle to development...
Census results reveal Ireland's aging population
White newborns now a minority in the US
EU warns of rising financial pressure from ageing population
2,700 texts per person sent in Ireland
Census 2011 reveals Ireland's fastest-growing towns and counties
City women visit Spanish town to 'ease a bride shortage'
Most people recommend Dublin for visit - but only a third feel safe there at night
Rising student numbers means 3,000 extra teachers needed - union
Healthier lifestyles should be encouraged as world's population ages - WHO
Census 2011: Over half the population lives in Leinster
Here are the highlights of Census 2011
Seven billionth baby welcomed to the world
Column: An open letter to the world’s seven billionth child
Birth, death, marriage and jobs: A fascinating snapshot of Ireland
The Daily Fix: Saturday
UN says world population to hit seven billion by the end of the month
Record number of babies born in first three months of 2011
110 Irish people emigrating every day - CSO