Ireland Facts
Capital of IrelandThe capital of Ireland is Dublin.
| Capital | Dublin |
| Population (UN estimate, 2024, rounded) | 5.3 million |
| Total area | 70,273 km² |
| Population density (calculated) | 75 people per km² |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Region | Europe |
How we got the density
- Density is the one figure on this page that is calculated rather than looked up: population ÷ area.
- 5.3 million people = 5,300,000 people. Divided by 70,273 km²: 75.42 people per km², which rounds to 75.
Check it backwards
75 × 70,273 km² ≈ 5,298,584 people — back to the population, apart from the rounding of the density to a whole number.
Questions people also ask
What is the capital of Ireland?
The capital of Ireland is Dublin.
How many people live in Ireland?
About 5.3 million, by the UN World Population Prospects 2024 estimate (rounded). Population density works out to 75 people per km².
How big is Ireland?
Ireland covers 70,273 km² in total area.
What currency does Ireland use?
The Euro (EUR).