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Country Facts:
Austria vs. Ireland

Learn about the similarities and differences between Austria and Ireland by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Austria vs. Ireland - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of Ireland is 27 133 mi². This means that the area of Austria is 19.35% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
27 133 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Ireland has a coastline of 899.7 mi.

0.0 mi
899.7 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Austria is Vienna, with a population of about 1 805 680 people. In contrast, the largest city in Ireland is Dublin, where the population is 527 612.

1 805 680 ppl
527 612 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in Ireland is Carrauntoohil, which rises to a height of 3 406 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
3 406 ft
Carrauntoohil

Highest recorded temperature

In Austria, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.9°F and was recorded in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, while in Ireland the highest temperature was 91.9°F and was recorded in Kilkenny Castle, County Kilkenny.

104.9°F
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg
91.9°F
Kilkenny Castle, County Kilkenny

Lowest recorded temperature

In Austria, the lowest temperature ever measured was -62.7°F and was recorded in Grünloch doline, while in Ireland, the lowest temperature was -2.4°F and was recorded in Markree Castle, County Sligo.

-62.7°F
Grünloch doline
-2.4°F
Markree Castle, County Sligo

Society

Austria vs. Ireland - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while Ireland is home to 4 937 786 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
4 937 786 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 81.5 years in Ireland.

82.1 years
81.5 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 37.8 years in Ireland.

44.5 years
37.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and 0.97% in Ireland.

0.32%
0.97%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 99.0% in Ireland.

98.0%
99.0%

Language

In Austria, the main language is German, and in Ireland the primary language is English, Irish.

german
english, irish

Religion

In Austria, the main religion is Christianity; in Ireland, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 7/179
9 528 000 ppl
Ranking: 71/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. Ireland: 95 237 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 8/194
95 237 Int$
Ranking: 78/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). Ireland: Euro (EUR).

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EUR
Euro
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Austria: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Ireland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

Austria has right-hand traffic, Ireland has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Austria - May, June, July, August; Ireland - June, July, August.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B78 USD - 94 USD
T146 USD - 183 USD
B109 USD - 131 USD
T155 USD - 201 USD

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