What's the population of Ireland?

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Capital: Dublin · Continent: Europe

Ireland, in Europe, is home to about 5.5M people and covers 70,273 km², governed from its capital Dublin. Average life expectancy is 83 years, GDP per capita sits around $131,593, and Pharmaceuticals remains one of the country's key industries.

Population

5.5M

Area

70,273 km²

GDP per capita

$131,593

Population

Area

Demographics

Economy

Nominal GDP
$721,701,359,046
Currency
EUR

Top industries

  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Technology
  • Finance
  • Food processing

Monthly temperature & rainfall

Monthly average high temperature

  • Ireland

Monthly precipitation

  • Ireland
Data table
MonthHigh °CLow °CPrecip mm
Jan7.63101
Feb9.1574
Mar11.45.924
Apr13.47.3140
May16.29.344
Jun18.612.2114
Jul20.113.8121
Aug2013.954
Sep16.410.7152
Oct13.89.6101
Nov11.36.9138
Dec9.96.5110

Best time to visit Ireland tends to be around July, when average highs sit near 20.1°C.

Religion

Ireland religious composition
  • Christianity 75%
  • Islam 1.4%
  • Unaffiliated 15.4%
  • Other 8.2%

Language

Official language(s)
ga, en
English proficiency
Very high

Travel essentials

Time zone
Europe/Dublin
Electricity
230V · G
Driving side
Left
Calling code
+353
Emergency number
112

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FAQ

What is the population of Ireland?
Ireland — 5.5M (2025)
How big is Ireland?
70,273 km²
What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin
What is the GDP per capita of Ireland?
$131,593
What language is spoken in Ireland?
ga, en