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Ireland: key facts and figures
Ireland has 5.3 million people, 2 official languages, the Euro and 10 public holidays a year. It ranks 3rd of 191 countries for real gdp growth.
5.3 millionpeople
EURcurrency
Irishofficial language
+353calling code
Leftdriving side
Every figure shows how Ireland differs
Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
5.3 millionPopulation
- Annual change+1.12%
- Fertility rate1.6 per woman#130
- Aged 65 and over15.89%#51
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$131,592Output per person
- Total economy$721.7 billion#23
- Real growth+12.3%#3
- Inflation2.2%#117
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.949Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.886#9
- Life expectancy82.4 years#18
- Mean schooling11.7 years#46
Currency
what money is used and its official code
EuroCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeEUR
- Symbol€
- CapitalDublin
Languages
which languages hold official status
Irish, EnglishOfficial languages
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type GPlug types
- Mains voltage230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Calling code+353
- Time zoneEurope/Dublin
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
10Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Feb 2St Brigid's Day
- Mar 17Saint Patrick's Day
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
97.2%Internet use
- E-government index0.914#20
- Global rank#20
- E-government groupVery High
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
Island countryPhysical setting
- Highest pointCentral lowlands and Atlantic uplands
- ClimateThe climate is temperate oceanic, with generally mild temperatures, frequent rainfall and a relatively small annual temperature range.
Education
how the school system is structured
Age 6 to 16Compulsory education
- Post-primary agesAbout 12 to 18
- Further educationAfter second level
- Education structureEarly years + primary + post-primary
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