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Ireland's Book of Kells, an illuminated manuscript of the four Gospels created around 800 CE, is on permanent display at Trinity College Dublin.
Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Population, GDP, and key facts about Ireland — updated for 2026.
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Ireland quick facts
- Population
- 5,395,790
- Area
- 70,280 km²
- Population density
- 77 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 609.2 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 112.9K
- Capital
- Dublin
- Currency
- Euro (€, EUR)
- Languages
- English, Irish
Ireland at human scale
Where does Ireland rank in the world?
Compare Ireland with other countries
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Countries near Ireland
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about Ireland
What is the capital of Ireland?
The capital of Ireland is Dublin.
What is Ireland's population?
Ireland has a population of 5,395,790.
What is Ireland's GDP per capita?
Ireland's GDP per capita is US$ 112.9K.
What is the currency of Ireland?
The currency of Ireland is the Euro (EUR).
Is Ireland bigger than Norway?
Norway is about 8.9× the size of Ireland by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated September 2026.