Ireland
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Dublin
5,484,367
70,273 km²
Euro
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Ireland is located in Northern Europe. Its capital is Dublin, and it has a population of 5,484,367 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 70,273 square kilometers (approximately 27,133 square miles). Its currency is Euro. The population density is approximately 78 people per square kilometer. Ireland shares land borders with 1 country: United Kingdom.
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Ireland at a glance
Europe
78 / km²
70,273 km²
Approximately 27,133 mi² (square miles)
Dublin
Economy of Ireland
Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Demographic indicators
Latest available data from the World Bank.
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Source: World Bank Open Data
How this country has changed over time
Historical World Bank data. Each indicator shows its available years.
Source: World Bank Open Data
Population and society indicators
Latest available indicators from the World Bank.
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Health and education indicators
Latest available indicators from the World Bank.
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per 1,000 live births
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of GDP
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of GDP
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Environment and energy indicators
Latest available indicators from the World Bank.
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tonnes CO₂ per person
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of land area
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of total final energy consumption
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of population
Source: World Bank Open Data
Consumer goods and services price level
International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.
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This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.
Source: World Bank Open Data
Price levels by category
Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).
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A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.
Source: Eurostat
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Frequently asked questions about Ireland
What is the capital of Ireland?
The capital of Ireland is Dublin.
What is the population of Ireland?
Ireland has 5,484,367 inhabitants (reference year: 2025).
What is the area of Ireland in square kilometers and square miles?
Ireland has a total area of 70,273 square kilometers (km²), equivalent to approximately 27,133 square miles (sq mi).
What currency is used in Ireland?
The currency of Ireland is Euro.
