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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Norway’s population is 3.3% larger than that of Ireland, a difference of 176,489.
Norway’s surface area is 789% larger than that of Ireland, a difference of 554,220 km².
Ireland’s population density is 760% higher than that of Norway, a difference of 67.9 /km².
Ireland’s nominal GDP is 26% larger than that of Norway, a difference of $125.56 billion.
Ireland’s GDP per capita is 30% higher than that of Norway, a difference of $26,110.
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Dublin
Oslo
5,395,790
5,572,279
70,280 km²
624,500 km²
76.8 /km²
8.9 /km²
$609.16 billion · 2024
$483.59 billion · 2024
$112,895 · 2024
$86,785 · 2024
Europe
Europe
Northern Europe
Northern Europe
Euro · EUR · €
Norwegian krone · NOK · ko
Irish
Norwegian
+353
+47
.ie
.no
IE / IRL
NO / NOR
Europe/Dublin
Europe/Oslo
Éire
Norge
| Measure | Ireland | Norway |
|---|---|---|
| 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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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 →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 →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.
The capital of Norway is Oslo.
Norway has a recorded population of approximately 5,572,279 people.
Norway covers an area of about 624,500 km².
Norway has a population density of roughly 8.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Norway has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $483.59 billion as of 2024.
Norway has a GDP per capita of approximately $86,785.
Norway uses the Norwegian krone (NOK), with the symbol ko.
Norway is located in Northern Europe, Europe.
The native name of Norway is Norge.
People from Norway are referred to as Norwegian.
The international dialing code for Norway is +47.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Norway is .no.
Norway uses the Europe/Oslo time zone.
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.