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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Ireland’s population is about 14.0× that of Iceland, a difference of 5,009,284.
Iceland’s surface area is 47% larger than that of Ireland, a difference of 32,720 km².
Ireland’s population density is about 20.5× that of Iceland, a difference of 73 /km².
Ireland’s nominal GDP is about 18.3× that of Iceland, a difference of $575.90 billion.
Ireland’s GDP per capita is 31% higher than that of Iceland, a difference of $26,854.
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Reykjavik
Dublin
386,506
5,395,790
103,000 km²
70,280 km²
3.8 /km²
76.8 /km²
$33.26 billion · 2024
$609.16 billion · 2024
$86,041 · 2024
$112,895 · 2024
Europe
Europe
Northern Europe
Northern Europe
Icelandic króna · ISK · ko
Euro · EUR · €
Icelandic
Irish
+354
+353
.is
.ie
IS / ISL
IE / IRL
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Europe/Dublin
Ísland
Éire
| Measure | Iceland | Ireland |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Reykjavik | Dublin |
| Population | 386,506 | 5,395,790 |
| Surface area | 103,000 km² | 70,280 km² |
| Population density | 3.8 /km² | 76.8 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $33.26 billion · 2024 | $609.16 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $86,041 · 2024 | $112,895 · 2024 |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Northern Europe | Northern Europe |
| Currency | Icelandic króna · ISK · ko | Euro · EUR · € |
| Nationality | Icelandic | Irish |
| Phone code | +354 | +353 |
| Internet domain | .is | .ie |
| ISO codes | IS / ISL | IE / IRL |
| Time zone | Atlantic/Reykjavik | Europe/Dublin |
| Native name | Ísland | Éire |
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Iceland, the land of fire and ice, is a Nordic island nation in the North Atlantic renowned for its stark natural beauty, vibrant arts scene, and progressive society.
Full Iceland 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 Iceland is Reykjavik.
Iceland has a recorded population of approximately 386,506 people.
Iceland covers an area of about 103,000 km².
Iceland has a population density of roughly 3.8 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Iceland has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $33.26 billion as of 2024.
Iceland has a GDP per capita of approximately $86,041.
Iceland uses the Icelandic króna (ISK), with the symbol ko.
Iceland is located in Northern Europe, Europe.
The native name of Iceland is Ísland.
People from Iceland are referred to as Icelandic.
The international dialing code for Iceland is +354.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Iceland is .is.
Iceland uses the Atlantic/Reykjavik time zone.
Iceland, the land of fire and ice, is a Nordic island nation in the North Atlantic renowned for its stark natural beauty, vibrant arts scene, and progressive society.
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.