Country profile · IE
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Species, IUCN status, protected areas
History view & timeline of notable moments
Looking for Ireland’s population, area, or density? The headline figures are here, answer-first — every one citable to its primary source.
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Every figure links to its primary source — open them, question them, find a fresher one if you can. The category sections below go deeper; lateral views (biodiversity, critical events) are in the header above.
GDP, human development, happiness, connectivity
Ireland's GDP per capita is $112.9k (current US$, 2024). Its Human Development Index, which combines life expectancy, education, and income, sits at 0.949 (2023). Every number above links to its primary source; we encourage you to verify the latest figures directly.
World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI)
Ireland scores 84 out of 100 on the World Bank's Rule of Law measure (2024). Its Voice & Accountability score, which captures citizens' ability to participate in selecting government and free expression, is 86. These are composite indicators built from many underlying surveys — follow the source links to see their full methodology.
Life expectancy, healthcare resources, mortality
Life expectancy at birth in Ireland is 82.4 years (2023, World Bank). Mortality figures below are sensitive to data lag — some countries report several years behind real time.
Air quality and protected areas
Terrestrial protected areas cover 14.2% of land — the Kunming-Montréal global target is 30% by 2030.
Population total and density
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Featured in
Every list below is a multi-indicator query whose criteria Ireland satisfies on the current data. Click any chip to see the full ranked list and tweak the thresholds.
Same subregion: Northern Europe