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Ireland

Europe

Capital

Dublin

Population

5,196,630

Area

70,273 km²

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Phone Code

+353

ISO Codes

IE / IRL

ISO numeric

372

Internet domain

.ie

Timezone

UTC

Religion

Christianity

About Ireland

Ireland, the Emerald Isle, is known for lush landscapes, literary giants like Joyce and Yeats, Celtic mythology, and a thriving tech sector.

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Languages

English, Irish

Ireland in numbers

These figures are calculated from the data on this page and compared with the other 195 countries Beelad covers.

Population density	74 people per km² rank 113 of 196 (highest first); the average across all 196 countries is 60 per km²
Share of world population	0.0642 % world total: 8,091,734,930 (UN, 1 July 2023)
Share of Europe	0.697% of its people, 0.305% of its land area
Area in square miles	27,133 1 km² = 0.386 sq mi
Closest in size	Georgia (69,700 km²)
Closest in population	New Zealand (5,172,836 people)

Who else uses EUR?

26 other countries in our list also use EUR: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland and 18 more.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Ireland?

The capital of Ireland is Dublin.

What is the population of Ireland?

Ireland has a population of approximately 5,196,630 people.

What currency does Ireland use?

The currency of Ireland is the Euro (EUR).

What languages are spoken in Ireland?

The official or major languages of Ireland are English, Irish.

Did You Know?

Ireland ranks #120 of 196 countries by population, with about 5,196,630 people.
Ireland ranks #118 of 196 countries by area, covering 70,273 km².
Within Europe, Ireland ranks #26 of 45 countries by population.
Ireland recognises 2 official or major language(s): English, Irish.

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Data notes and sources

Population: UN World Population Prospects 2024, estimate for 1 July 2023 (people living in the country, whatever their citizenship).
Area: total area including inland water, in km². Codes: ISO 3166-1 (alpha-2, alpha-3, numeric), ISO 4217 (currency), ITU-T E.164 (calling codes) and the IANA root zone (internet domains).
Time zone: the standard (non-daylight-saving) offset, or the range of offsets for countries with several zones.
Last reviewed: October 2026. Found an error? Tell us through the contact page.

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