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IrelandvsSweden

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

Sweden is higher

Sweden records 10,569,709, about 1.96× the other value.

Surface area

Sweden is higher

Sweden records 528,660 km², about 7.52× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Ireland is higher

Ireland records $609.16 billion, about 1.01× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇮🇪 Ireland5,395,790
🇸🇪 Sweden10,569,709

Sweden’s population is 96% larger than that of Ireland, a difference of 5,173,919.

Surface area

🇮🇪 Ireland70,280 km²
🇸🇪 Sweden528,660 km²

Sweden’s surface area is 652% larger than that of Ireland, a difference of 458,380 km².

Population density

🇮🇪 Ireland76.8 /km²
🇸🇪 Sweden20 /km²

Ireland’s population density is 284% higher than that of Sweden, a difference of 56.8 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇮🇪 Ireland$609.16 billion · 2024
🇸🇪 Sweden$603.72 billion · 2024

Ireland’s nominal GDP is 0.9% larger than that of Sweden, a difference of $5.44 billion.

GDP per capita

🇮🇪 Ireland$112,895 · 2024
🇸🇪 Sweden$57,117 · 2024

Ireland’s GDP per capita is 98% higher than that of Sweden, a difference of $55,777.

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

Stockholm

Population

5,395,790

10,569,709

Surface area

70,280 km²

528,660 km²

Population density

76.8 /km²

20 /km²

Nominal GDP

$609.16 billion · 2024

$603.72 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$112,895 · 2024

$57,117 · 2024

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Northern Europe

Northern Europe

Currency

Euro · EUR · €

Swedish krona · SEK · ko

Nationality

Irish

Swedish

Phone code

+353

+46

Internet domain

.ie

.se

ISO codes

IE / IRL

SE / SWE

Time zone

Europe/Dublin

Europe/Stockholm

Native name

Éire

Sverige

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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.

Full Ireland profile →

About Sweden

Sweden is a Nordic nation in northern Europe known for its forests and lakes, progressive society, and outsized cultural influence from design to music. The largest of the Scandinavian countries, it combines a high standard of living with a deep connection to nature captured in the tradition of allemansratten, the right to roam. Its capital, Stockholm, is built across fourteen islands.

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Ireland & Sweden: 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 Sweden?

The capital of Sweden is Stockholm.

What is the population of Sweden?

Sweden has a recorded population of approximately 10,569,709 people.

How big is Sweden?

Sweden covers an area of about 528,660 km².

What is the population density of Sweden?

Sweden has a population density of roughly 20 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Sweden?

Sweden has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $603.72 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Sweden?

Sweden has a GDP per capita of approximately $57,117.

What currency is used in Sweden?

Sweden uses the Swedish krona (SEK), with the symbol ko.

Where is Sweden located?

Sweden is located in Northern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Sweden?

The native name of Sweden is Sverige.

What are people from Sweden called?

People from Sweden are referred to as Swedish.

What is the phone calling code for Sweden?

The international dialing code for Sweden is +46.

What is the internet domain for Sweden?

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

What time zone is Sweden in?

Sweden uses the Europe/Stockholm time zone.

What is Sweden known for?

Sweden is a Nordic nation in northern Europe known for its forests and lakes, progressive society, and outsized cultural influence from design to music. The largest of the Scandinavian countries, it combines a high standard of living with a deep connection to nature captured in the tradition of allemansratten, the right to roam. Its capital, Stockholm, is built across fourteen islands.