Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Ireland  | Saudi Arabia  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Ireland | Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
Continent  | Europe | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Dublin | Riyadh |
Latitude  | 53° 0′ 0″ N | 24° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 8° 0′ 0″ W | 45° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Ireland is 70,273 sq km, and the total area of Saudi Arabia is 2,149,690 sq km. Ireland is smaller than Saudi Arabia by 2,079,417 sq km. Ireland is around 30.59 times smaller than Saudi Arabia.
Indicators | Ireland | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 70,273 Sq km | 2,149,690 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 2,079,417 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 27,133 Sq Mile | 830,000 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 802,867 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 2 % | 0.0 % |
Indicators | Ireland | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Dublin | Riyadh |
Demonyms  | Irish | Saudi, Saudi Arabian |
Official Languages  | Irish, English | Arabic |
Government Status  | Unitary parliamentary republic | Unitary Islamic absolute monarchy |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 75.7 % | 93 % |
The people of Ireland are called Irish, and the people of Saudi Arabia are called Saudi, Saudi Arabian.
Indicators | Ireland | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Euro | Saudi riyal |
Currency Symbol  | EUR | SAR |
Driving Side  | Left | Right |
Calling Code  | +353 | +966 |
Internet TLD  | .ie | .sa |
Start of Week  | Monday | Saturday |
ISO 3166 Code  | IE | SA |
Indicators | Ireland | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Amhrán na bhFiann | النشيد الوطني (Al-Salam Al-Malaki) |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | The Soldier's Song | Chant of the Saudi Nation |
National Animal  | Irish Hare | Arabian Horse |
National Bird  | Northern Lapwing | Falcon |
National Flower  | Shamrock | Arfaj |
National Sport  | Gaelic Football | Football |
National Colors  | Green, White and Orange | Green and white |
Indicators | Ireland | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Thursday, 1st May, 2025 | Yet to Update |
Current Time  | 10:06 AM | Yet to Update |
Timezones  | UTC±0 (Greenwich Mean Time) UTC+1 (Irish Standard Time) | UTC+3 (Arabian Standard Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time) | UTC+3 (Arabian Standard Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | 211 days | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Ireland is [10:06 AM], [Thursday, 1st May, 2025 ].
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 Saudi Arabia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 36,947,025.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Ireland had 31,684,643 less people than Saudi Arabia.
The annual Population Growth in Ireland is 1.30% and the annual population growth in Saudi Arabia is 1.62%.
Indicators | Ireland | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 14.8 % | 17.4 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 71.8 % | 79.9 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 13.5 % | 2.63 % |
Indicators | Ireland | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Dublin | Yet to Update |
Current Time | 10:06 AM | Yet to Update |
Current Weather  | Few Clouds  | Yet to Update |
Current Temperature  | 18.55 Degree Celsius | Yet to Update |
Wind Speed  | 5.66 km/hr, 280 Degree | Yet to Update |
Humidity  | 71 % | Yet to Update |
Indicators | Ireland | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.7 (Births Per Woman) | 2.39 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 67.31 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 95.41 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 42.54 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 76.47 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 2.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 5.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Ireland | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (97.5 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (114 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Kidney diseases ( 11.6 people per 100K population) | Alzheimer disease and other dementias ( 7 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 2.8 (people per 100K population) | 18.5 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 9.62 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 5.97 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | 0.04 (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 114 people per 100,000 people in Saudi Arabia, 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 Saudi Arabia, spent [ 5.97% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Ireland | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 32.3 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 34 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 28.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 40.6% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 11.7 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | Yet to Update |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 10% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Ireland, are 1.43 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Saudi Arabia.
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