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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Sweden’s population is 96% larger than that of Ireland, a difference of 5,173,919.
Sweden’s surface area is 652% larger than that of Ireland, a difference of 458,380 km².
Ireland’s population density is 284% higher than that of Sweden, a difference of 56.8 /km².
Ireland’s nominal GDP is 0.9% larger than that of Sweden, a difference of $5.44 billion.
Ireland’s GDP per capita is 98% higher than that of Sweden, a difference of $55,777.
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Dublin
Stockholm
5,395,790
10,569,709
70,280 km²
528,660 km²
76.8 /km²
20 /km²
$609.16 billion · 2024
$603.72 billion · 2024
$112,895 · 2024
$57,117 · 2024
Europe
Europe
Northern Europe
Northern Europe
Euro · EUR · €
Swedish krona · SEK · ko
Irish
Swedish
+353
+46
.ie
.se
IE / IRL
SE / SWE
Europe/Dublin
Europe/Stockholm
Éire
Sverige
| Measure | Ireland | Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| 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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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 →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.
Full Sweden 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 Sweden is Stockholm.
Sweden has a recorded population of approximately 10,569,709 people.
Sweden covers an area of about 528,660 km².
Sweden has a population density of roughly 20 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Sweden has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $603.72 billion as of 2024.
Sweden has a GDP per capita of approximately $57,117.
Sweden uses the Swedish krona (SEK), with the symbol ko.
Sweden is located in Northern Europe, Europe.
The native name of Sweden is Sverige.
People from Sweden are referred to as Swedish.
The international dialing code for Sweden is +46.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Sweden is .se.
Sweden uses the Europe/Stockholm time zone.
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.