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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Ireland’s population is about 98.7× that of the Faroe Islands, a difference of 5,341,109.
Ireland’s surface area is 442% larger than that of the Faroe Islands, a difference of 57,320 km².
Ireland’s population density is about 18.2× that of the Faroe Islands, a difference of 72.6 /km².
Ireland’s nominal GDP is about 150× that of the Faroe Islands, a difference of $605.10 billion.
Ireland’s GDP per capita is 52% higher than that of the Faroe Islands, a difference of $38,775.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Torshavn
Dublin
54,681
5,395,790
12,960 km²
70,280 km²
4.2 /km²
76.8 /km²
$4.05 billion · 2024
$609.16 billion · 2024
$74,120 · 2024
$112,895 · 2024
Europe
Europe
Northern Europe
Northern Europe
Danish krone · DKK · Kr.
Euro · EUR · €
Faroese
Irish
+298
+353
.fo
.ie
FO / FRO
IE / IRL
Atlantic/Faroe
Europe/Dublin
Føroyar
Éire
| Measure | Faroe Islands | Ireland |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Torshavn | Dublin |
| Population | 54,681 | 5,395,790 |
| Surface area | 12,960 km² | 70,280 km² |
| Population density | 4.2 /km² | 76.8 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $4.05 billion · 2024 | $609.16 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $74,120 · 2024 | $112,895 · 2024 |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Northern Europe | Northern Europe |
| Currency | Danish krone · DKK · Kr. | Euro · EUR · € |
| Nationality | Faroese | Irish |
| Phone code | +298 | +353 |
| Internet domain | .fo | .ie |
| ISO codes | FO / FRO | IE / IRL |
| Time zone | Atlantic/Faroe | Europe/Dublin |
| Native name | Føroyar | Éire |
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The Faroe Islands, an autonomous archipelago of Denmark, lie in the North Atlantic between Iceland, Norway, and Scotland. Known for dramatic cliffs, mist‑shrouded valleys, and a resilient seafaring population, the islands offer a blend of rugged natural beauty and a close‑knit community spirit.
Full Faroe Islands profile →Ireland, the Emerald Isle, enchants visitors with its rolling green landscapes, rich mythic heritage, and warm hospitality, making it a beloved destination at the western edge of Europe.
Full Ireland profile →The capital of Faroe Islands is Torshavn.
Faroe Islands has a recorded population of approximately 54,681 people.
Faroe Islands covers an area of about 12,960 km².
Faroe Islands has a population density of roughly 4.2 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Faroe Islands has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $4.05 billion as of 2024.
Faroe Islands has a GDP per capita of approximately $74,120.
Faroe Islands uses the Danish krone (DKK), with the symbol Kr..
Faroe Islands is located in Northern Europe, Europe.
The native name of Faroe Islands is Føroyar.
People from Faroe Islands are referred to as Faroese.
The international dialing code for Faroe Islands is +298.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Faroe Islands is .fo.
Faroe Islands uses the Atlantic/Faroe time zone.
The Faroe Islands, an autonomous archipelago of Denmark, lie in the North Atlantic between Iceland, Norway, and Scotland. Known for dramatic cliffs, mist‑shrouded valleys, and a resilient seafaring population, the islands offer a blend of rugged natural beauty and a close‑knit community spirit.
The capital of Ireland is Dublin.
Ireland has a recorded population of approximately 5,395,790 people.
Ireland covers an area of about 70,280 km².
Ireland has a population density of roughly 76.8 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Ireland has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $609.16 billion as of 2024.
Ireland has a GDP per capita of approximately $112,895.
Ireland uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.
Ireland is located in Northern Europe, Europe.
The native name of Ireland is Éire.
People from Ireland are referred to as Irish.
The international dialing code for Ireland is +353.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Ireland is .ie.
Ireland uses the Europe/Dublin time zone.
Ireland, the Emerald Isle, enchants visitors with its rolling green landscapes, rich mythic heritage, and warm hospitality, making it a beloved destination at the western edge of Europe.