Economic Facts and Figures

Cork City is Ireland's second-largest and fastest-growing city with a city population of 210,000 and a metropolitan area population of 305,000
Cork City was voted the No.1 small European city for economic potential in the 2022/2023 edition of the Financial Times European Cities of the Future Awards.
Cork Airport is Ireland's second busiest airport and provides access to all major European destinations.
Cork contributes 19% of Ireland's GDP and has the 4th highest disposable income per capita in Ireland.
194 multinational firms are present in Cork operating across sectors such as pharmaceuticals, technology, cybersecurity, and financial services employing almost 43,000 people.
There are more than 36,000 students enrolled in various disciplines in Cork City's third level colleges.

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