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IrelandvsSvalbard and Jan Mayen Islands

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Population

🇮🇪 Ireland5,395,790
🇸🇯 Svalbard and Jan Mayen IslandsNo data

Population data is unavailable for Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Surface area

🇮🇪 Ireland70,280 km²
🇸🇯 Svalbard and Jan Mayen IslandsNo data

Surface area data is unavailable for Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Population density

🇮🇪 Ireland76.8 /km²
🇸🇯 Svalbard and Jan Mayen IslandsNo data

Population density data is unavailable for Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Nominal GDP

🇮🇪 Ireland$609.16 billion · 2024
🇸🇯 Svalbard and Jan Mayen IslandsNo data

Nominal GDP data is unavailable for Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

GDP per capita

🇮🇪 Ireland$112,895 · 2024
🇸🇯 Svalbard and Jan Mayen IslandsNo data

GDP per capita data is unavailable for Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

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

Longyearbyen

Population

5,395,790

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Surface area

70,280 km²

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Population density

76.8 /km²

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Nominal GDP

$609.16 billion · 2024

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GDP per capita

$112,895 · 2024

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Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Northern Europe

Northern Europe

Currency

Euro · EUR · €

Norwegian krone · NOK · ko

Nationality

Irish

Svalbard

Phone code

+353

+47

Internet domain

.ie

.sj

ISO codes

IE / IRL

SJ / SJM

Time zone

Europe/Dublin

Arctic/Longyearbyen

Native name

Éire

Svalbard og Jan Mayen

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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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Ireland & Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands: 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 Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands?

The capital of Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands is Longyearbyen.

What currency is used in Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands?

Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands uses the Norwegian krone (NOK), with the symbol ko.

Where is Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands located?

Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands is located in Northern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands?

The native name of Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands is Svalbard og Jan Mayen.

What are people from Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands called?

People from Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands are referred to as Svalbard.

What is the phone calling code for Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands?

The international dialing code for Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands is +47.

What is the internet domain for Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands is .sj.

What time zone is Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands in?

Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands uses the Arctic/Longyearbyen time zone.