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IrelandvsNorway

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

Norway is higher

Norway records 5,572,279, about 1.03× the other value.

Surface area

Norway is higher

Norway records 624,500 km², about 8.89× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Ireland is higher

Ireland records $609.16 billion, about 1.26× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇮🇪 Ireland5,395,790
🇳🇴 Norway5,572,279

Norway’s population is 3.3% larger than that of Ireland, a difference of 176,489.

Surface area

🇮🇪 Ireland70,280 km²
🇳🇴 Norway624,500 km²

Norway’s surface area is 789% larger than that of Ireland, a difference of 554,220 km².

Population density

🇮🇪 Ireland76.8 /km²
🇳🇴 Norway8.9 /km²

Ireland’s population density is 760% higher than that of Norway, a difference of 67.9 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇮🇪 Ireland$609.16 billion · 2024
🇳🇴 Norway$483.59 billion · 2024

Ireland’s nominal GDP is 26% larger than that of Norway, a difference of $125.56 billion.

GDP per capita

🇮🇪 Ireland$112,895 · 2024
🇳🇴 Norway$86,785 · 2024

Ireland’s GDP per capita is 30% higher than that of Norway, a difference of $26,110.

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

Dublin

Oslo

Population

5,395,790

5,572,279

Surface area

70,280 km²

624,500 km²

Population density

76.8 /km²

8.9 /km²

Nominal GDP

$609.16 billion · 2024

$483.59 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$112,895 · 2024

$86,785 · 2024

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Northern Europe

Northern Europe

Currency

Euro · EUR · €

Norwegian krone · NOK · ko

Nationality

Irish

Norwegian

Phone code

+353

+47

Internet domain

.ie

.no

ISO codes

IE / IRL

NO / NOR

Time zone

Europe/Dublin

Europe/Oslo

Native name

Éire

Norge

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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.

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About Norway

Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe whose mountainous coastline, fjords, and islands are famously sculpted by glaciers. Its vast, sparsely populated interior is largely uninhabited.

Full Norway profile →

Ireland & Norway: Frequently Asked Questions

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.

What is the capital of Norway?

The capital of Norway is Oslo.

What is the population of Norway?

Norway has a recorded population of approximately 5,572,279 people.

How big is Norway?

Norway covers an area of about 624,500 km².

What is the population density of Norway?

Norway has a population density of roughly 8.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Norway?

Norway has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $483.59 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Norway?

Norway has a GDP per capita of approximately $86,785.

What currency is used in Norway?

Norway uses the Norwegian krone (NOK), with the symbol ko.

Where is Norway located?

Norway is located in Northern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Norway?

The native name of Norway is Norge.

What are people from Norway called?

People from Norway are referred to as Norwegian.

What is the phone calling code for Norway?

The international dialing code for Norway is +47.

What is the internet domain for Norway?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Norway is .no.

What time zone is Norway in?

Norway uses the Europe/Oslo time zone.

What is Norway known for?

Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe whose mountainous coastline, fjords, and islands are famously sculpted by glaciers. Its vast, sparsely populated interior is largely uninhabited.