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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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The United Kingdom’s population is about 12.8× that of Ireland, a difference of 63,830,210.
The United Kingdom’s surface area is 247% larger than that of Ireland, a difference of 173,330 km².
The United Kingdom’s population density is 270% higher than that of Ireland, a difference of 207 /km².
The United Kingdom’s nominal GDP is 505% larger than that of Ireland, a difference of $3.08 trillion.
Ireland’s GDP per capita is 112% higher than that of the United Kingdom, a difference of $59,649.
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Dublin
London
5,395,790
69,226,000
70,280 km²
243,610 km²
76.8 /km²
284 /km²
$609.16 billion · 2024
$3.69 trillion · 2024
$112,895 · 2024
$53,246 · 2024
Europe
Europe
Northern Europe
Northern Europe
Euro · EUR · €
British pound · GBP · £
Irish
British, UK
+353
+44
.ie
.uk
IE / IRL
GB / GBR
Europe/Dublin
Europe/London
Éire
United Kingdom
| Measure | Ireland | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Dublin | London |
| Population | 5,395,790 | 69,226,000 |
| Surface area | 70,280 km² | 243,610 km² |
| Population density | 76.8 /km² | 284 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $609.16 billion · 2024 | $3.69 trillion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $112,895 · 2024 | $53,246 · 2024 |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Northern Europe | Northern Europe |
| Currency | Euro · EUR · € | British pound · GBP · £ |
| Nationality | Irish | British, UK |
| Phone code | +353 | +44 |
| Internet domain | .ie | .uk |
| ISO codes | IE / IRL | GB / GBR |
| Time zone | Europe/Dublin | Europe/London |
| Native name | Éire | United Kingdom |
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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 →The United Kingdom is an island nation off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe, made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. A global power for centuries, it shaped the modern world through its empire, the Industrial Revolution, the English language and parliamentary democracy. Its capital, London, is one of the world's leading financial and cultural centres.
Full United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom is London.
United Kingdom has a recorded population of approximately 69,226,000 people.
United Kingdom covers an area of about 243,610 km².
United Kingdom has a population density of roughly 284 /km² (people per square kilometre).
United Kingdom has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $3.69 trillion as of 2024.
United Kingdom has a GDP per capita of approximately $53,246.
United Kingdom uses the British pound (GBP), with the symbol £.
United Kingdom is located in Northern Europe, Europe.
People from United Kingdom are referred to as British, UK.
The international dialing code for United Kingdom is +44.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for United Kingdom is .uk.
United Kingdom uses the Europe/London time zone.
The United Kingdom is an island nation off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe, made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. A global power for centuries, it shaped the modern world through its empire, the Industrial Revolution, the English language and parliamentary democracy. Its capital, London, is one of the world's leading financial and cultural centres.