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IcelandvsIreland

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Ireland is higher

Ireland records 5,395,790, about 14.0× the other value.

Surface area

Iceland is higher

Iceland records 103,000 km², about 1.47× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Ireland is higher

Ireland records $609.16 billion, about 18.3× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇮🇸 Iceland386,506
🇮🇪 Ireland5,395,790

Ireland’s population is about 14.0× that of Iceland, a difference of 5,009,284.

Surface area

🇮🇸 Iceland103,000 km²
🇮🇪 Ireland70,280 km²

Iceland’s surface area is 47% larger than that of Ireland, a difference of 32,720 km².

Population density

🇮🇸 Iceland3.8 /km²
🇮🇪 Ireland76.8 /km²

Ireland’s population density is about 20.5× that of Iceland, a difference of 73 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇮🇸 Iceland$33.26 billion · 2024
🇮🇪 Ireland$609.16 billion · 2024

Ireland’s nominal GDP is about 18.3× that of Iceland, a difference of $575.90 billion.

GDP per capita

🇮🇸 Iceland$86,041 · 2024
🇮🇪 Ireland$112,895 · 2024

Ireland’s GDP per capita is 31% higher than that of Iceland, a difference of $26,854.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

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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About Iceland

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 →

About Ireland

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 →

Iceland & Ireland: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Iceland?

The capital of Iceland is Reykjavik.

What is the population of Iceland?

Iceland has a recorded population of approximately 386,506 people.

How big is Iceland?

Iceland covers an area of about 103,000 km².

What is the population density of Iceland?

Iceland has a population density of roughly 3.8 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Iceland?

Iceland has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $33.26 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Iceland?

Iceland has a GDP per capita of approximately $86,041.

What currency is used in Iceland?

Iceland uses the Icelandic króna (ISK), with the symbol ko.

Where is Iceland located?

Iceland is located in Northern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Iceland?

The native name of Iceland is Ísland.

What are people from Iceland called?

People from Iceland are referred to as Icelandic.

What is the phone calling code for Iceland?

The international dialing code for Iceland is +354.

What is the internet domain for Iceland?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Iceland is .is.

What time zone is Iceland in?

Iceland uses the Atlantic/Reykjavik time zone.

What is Iceland known for?

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.

What is the capital of Ireland?

The capital of Ireland is Dublin.

What is the population of Ireland?

Ireland has a recorded population of approximately 5,395,790 people.

How big is Ireland?

Ireland covers an area of about 70,280 km².

What is the population density of Ireland?

Ireland has a population density of roughly 76.8 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Ireland?

Ireland has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $609.16 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Ireland?

Ireland has a GDP per capita of approximately $112,895.

What currency is used in Ireland?

Ireland uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.

Where is Ireland located?

Ireland is located in Northern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Ireland?

The native name of Ireland is Éire.

What are people from Ireland called?

People from Ireland are referred to as Irish.

What is the phone calling code for Ireland?

The international dialing code for Ireland is +353.

What is the internet domain for Ireland?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Ireland is .ie.

What time zone is Ireland in?

Ireland uses the Europe/Dublin time zone.

What is Ireland known for?

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.