The spatiotemporal dimension of population change in Ireland: visualisation of growth and shrinkage in Irish Electoral Divisions (1986–2016)
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Date
2022
Authors
O’Driscoll, Josh
Meredith, David
Crowley, Frank
Doran, Justin
O'Shaughnessy, Mary
Zimmermann, Jesko
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Taylor and Francis Ltd.
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Abstract
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. © 2022 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group on behalf of Journal of Maps.
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Choropleth maps , Ireland , Population change , Shrinking regions , Spatiotemporal analysis
Citation
O’Driscoll, J., Meredith, D., Crowley, F., Doran, J., O’Shaughnessy, M. and Zimmermann, J. (2022) 'The spatiotemporal dimension of population change in Ireland: visualisation of growth and shrinkage in Irish Electoral Divisions (1986–2016)', Journal of Maps, 18(3), pp.551-557. https://doi.org/10.1080/17445647.2022.2052766