Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Ireland  | Portugal  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Ireland | Portuguese Republic |
Continent  | Europe | Europe |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Dublin | Lisbon |
Latitude  | 53° 0′ 0″ N | 39° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 8° 0′ 0″ W | 8° 0′ 0″ W |
The total area of Ireland is 70,273 sq km, and the total area of Portugal is 92,230 sq km. Ireland is smaller than Portugal by 21,957 sq km. Ireland is around 1.31 times smaller than Portugal.
Indicators | Ireland | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 70,273 Sq km | 92,230 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 21,957 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 27,133 Sq Mile | 35,610 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 8,477 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 2 % | 1.2 % |
Indicators | Ireland | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Dublin | Lisbon |
Demonyms  | Irish | Portuguese |
Official Languages  | Irish, English | Portuguese |
Government Status  | Unitary parliamentary republic | Unitary semi-presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 75.7 % | 84.8 % |
The people of Ireland are called Irish, and the people of Portugal are called Portuguese.
Indicators | Ireland | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Euro | Euro |
Currency Symbol  | EUR | EUR |
Driving Side  | Left | Right |
Calling Code  | +353 | +351 |
Internet TLD  | .ie | .pt |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | IE | PT |
Indicators | Ireland | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Amhrán na bhFiann | A Portuguesa |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | The Soldier's Song | The Portuguese |
National Animal  | Irish Hare | Iberian Wolf |
National Bird  | Northern Lapwing | Barcelos Rooster |
National Flower  | Shamrock | Porcelain Rose |
National Sport  | Gaelic Football | Football |
National Colors  | Green, White and Orange | Green and red |
Indicators | Ireland | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Tuesday, 15th April, 2025 | Tuesday, 15th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 10:44 PM | 10:44 PM |
Timezones  | UTC±0 (Greenwich Mean Time) UTC+1 (Irish Standard Time) | UTC±0 (Western European Time) UTC+1 (Western European Summer Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time) | UTC+0 (Western European Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Observed | DST Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time End  | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | 211 days | 211 days |
The current time and date in Ireland is [10:44 PM], [Tuesday, 15th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Portugal is [10:44 PM], [Tuesday, 15th April, 2025].
So the current time and date in Ireland and Portugal are same.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Ireland as of 2023 is estimated to be around 5,262,382, and the total population of Portugal as of 2023 is estimated to be around 10,525,347.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Ireland had 5,262,965 less people than Portugal.
The annual Population Growth in Ireland is 1.30% and the annual population growth in Portugal is 0.07%.
Indicators | Ireland | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 14.8 % | 12.3 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 71.8 % | 68.2 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 13.5 % | 19.5 % |
Indicators | Ireland | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Dublin | Lisbon |
Current Time | 10:44 PM | 10:44 PM |
Current Weather  | Moderate Rain  | Few Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 8.40 Degree Celsius | 11.63 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 5.66 km/hr, 330 Degree | 4.02 km/hr, 298 Degree |
Humidity  | 65 % | 69 % |
Indicators | Ireland | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.7 (Births Per Woman) | 1.43 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 67.31 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 98.12 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 42.54 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 43.34 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 2.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 2.6 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Ireland | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (97.5 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (126 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Kidney diseases ( 11.6 people per 100K population) | Stomach cancer ( 25 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 2.8 (people per 100K population) | 7.2 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 9.62 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 11.46 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | 0.06 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Ireland, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 97.5 people per 100,000 people in Ireland, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 126 people per 100,000 people in Portugal, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Ireland, spent [ 6.72% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Portugal, spent [ 11.14% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Ireland | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 32.3 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 32.3 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 28.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 21.8% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 11.7 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 10.45 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Ireland, are 1.30 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Portugal.
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