Capital

Irland

name: Dublin

geographic coordinates: 53 19 N, 6 14 W

time difference: UTC 0 (5 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)

daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October

etymology: derived from Irish dubh and lind meaning respectively "black, dark" and "pool" and which referred to the dark tidal pool where the River Poddle entered the River Liffey; today the area is the site of the castle gardens behind Dublin Castle

Cote d'Ivoire

name: Yamoussoukro (legislative capital), Abidjan (administrative capital); note - although Yamoussoukro has been the official capital since 1983, Abidjan remains the administrative capital as well as the officially designated commercial capital; the US, like other countries, maintains its Embassy in Abidjan geographic coordinates: 6 49 N, 5 16 W time difference: UTC 0 (5 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time) etymology: Yamoussoukro is named after Queen Yamoussou, who ruled in the village of N'Gokro in 1929 at the time of French colonization; the village was renamed Yamoussoukro, the suffix "-kro" meaning "town" in the native Baoule language; Abidjan's name supposedly comes from a misunderstanding; tradition states that an old man carrying branches met a European explorer who asked for the name of the nearest village; the man, not understanding and terrified by this unexpected encounter, fled  shouting "min-chan m’bidjan," which in the Ebrie language means: "I return from cutting leaves"; the explorer, thinking that his question had been answered, recorded the name of the locale as Abidjan; a different version has the first colonists asking native women the name of the place and getting a similar response

Portugal

name: Lisbon

geographic coordinates: 38 43 N, 9 08 W

time difference: UTC 0 (5 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)

daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October

time zone note: Portugal has two time zones, including the Azores (UTC-1)

etymology: Lisbon is one of Europe's oldest cities (the second oldest capital city after Athens) and the origin of the name is lost in time; it may have been founded as an ancient Celtic settlement that subsequently maintained close commercial relations with the Phoenicians (beginning about 1200 B.C.); the name of the settlement may have been derived from the pre-Roman appellation for the Tagus River that runs through the city, Lisso or Lucio; the Romans named the city "Olisippo" when they took it from the Carthaginians in 205 B.C.; under the Visigoths the city name became "Ulixbona," under the Arabs it was "al-Ushbuna"; the medieval version of "Lissabona" became today's Lisboa

Citizenship

Irland

citizenship by birth: no, unless a parent of a child born in Ireland has been legally resident in Ireland for at least three of the four years prior to the birth of the child

citizenship by descent only: yes

dual citizenship recognized: yes

residency requirement for naturalization: 4 of the previous 8 years

Cote d'Ivoire

citizenship by birth: no citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Cote d'Ivoire dual citizenship recognized: no residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years

Portugal

citizenship by birth: no

citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Portugal

dual citizenship recognized: yes

residency requirement for naturalization: 10 years; 6 years if from a Portuguese-speaking country

Cote d'Ivoire

presidential republic

Legal system

Irland

common law system based on the English model but substantially modified by customary law; judicial review of legislative acts by Supreme Court

Cote d'Ivoire

civil law system based on the French civil code; judicial review of legislation held in the Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court

Portugal

civil law system; Constitutional Court review of legislative acts

Suffrage

Irland

18 years of age; universal

Cote d'Ivoire

18 years of age; universal

Portugal

18 years of age; universal

Area

Irland

total: 70,273 sq km

land: 68,883 sq km

water: 1,390 sq km

Cote d'Ivoire

total: 322,463 sq km land: 318,003 sq km water: 4,460 sq km

Portugal

total: 92,090 sq km

land: 91,470 sq km

water: 620 sq km

note: includes Azores and Madeira Islands

Land use

Irland

agricultural land: 66.1% (2018 est.)

arable land: 15.4% (2018 est.)

permanent crops: 0% (2018 est.)

permanent pasture: 50.7% (2018 est.)

forest: 10.9% (2018 est.)

other: 23% (2018 est.)

Cote d'Ivoire

agricultural land: 64.8% (2011 est.) arable land: 9.1% (2011 est.) / permanent crops: 14.2% (2011 est.) / permanent pasture: 41.5% (2011 est.) forest: 32.7% (2011 est.) other: 2.5% (2011 est.)

Portugal

agricultural land: 39.7% (2018 est.)

arable land: 11.9% (2018 est.)

permanent crops: 7.8% (2018 est.)

permanent pasture: 20% (2018 est.)

forest: 37.8% (2018 est.)

other: 22.5% (2018 est.)

Location

Irland

Western Europe, occupying five-sixths of the island of Ireland in the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Great Britain

Cote d'Ivoire

Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Ghana and Liberia

Portugal

Southwestern Europe, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Spain

Age structure

Irland

0-14 years: 20.39% (male 556,057/female 529,454)

15-64 years: 65.04% (male 1,741,527/female 1,720,989)

65 years and over: 14.57% (2023 est.) (male 360,476/female 415,488)

Cote d'Ivoire

0-14 years: 39.59% (male 5,213,630 /female 5,182,872) 15-24 years: 19.91% (male 2,613,772 /female 2,615,680) 25-54 years: 34.25% (male 4,577,394 /female 4,416,408) 55-64 years: 3.47% (male 460,048 /female 451,604) 65 years and over: 2.78% (male 325,510 /female 403,664) (2018 est.)

Portugal

0-14 years: 12.85% (male 672,673/female 641,409)

15-64 years: 65.18% (male 3,274,201/female 3,389,374)

65 years and over: 21.96% (2023 est.) (male 895,576/female 1,349,917)

Birth rate

Irland

11.3 births/1,000 population (2023 est.)

Cote d'Ivoire

30.1 births/1,000 population (2018 est.)

Portugal

8 births/1,000 population (2023 est.)

Death rate

Irland

7.1 deaths/1,000 population (2023 est.)

Cote d'Ivoire

8.40

Portugal

10.9 deaths/1,000 population (2023 est.)

Languages

Irland

English (official, the language generally used), Irish (Gaelic or Gaeilge) (official, spoken by approximately 39.8% of the population as of 2016; mainly spoken in areas along Ireland's western coast known as gaeltachtai, which are officially recognized regions where Irish is the predominant language)

Cote d'Ivoire

French (official), 60 native dialects of which Dioula is the most widely spoken

Portugal

Portuguese (official), Mirandese (official, but locally used)

Life expectancy at birth

Irland

total population: 82.2 years (2023 est.)

male: 80.5 years

female: 84.1 years

Cote d'Ivoire

60.10

Portugal

total population: 81.7 years (2023 est.)

male: 78.6 years

female: 85 years

Major urban areas - population

Irland

1.270 million DUBLIN (capital) (2023)

Cote d'Ivoire

4.921 million ABIDJAN (seat of government), 231,000 YAMOUSSOUKRO (capital) (2018)

Portugal

3.001 million LISBON (capital), 1.325 million Porto (2023)

Median age

Irland

total: 39.8 years (2023 est.)

male: 39.4 years

female: 40.2 years

Cote d'Ivoire

total: 19.9 years male: 20 years female: 19.8 years (2018 est.)

Portugal

total: 46 years (2023 est.)

male: 44 years

female: 47.9 years

Mother's mean age at first birth

Irland

30.9 years (2020 est.)

Cote d'Ivoire

19.8 years (2011/12 est.)

Portugal

29.9 years (2020 est.)

Net migration rate

Irland

6.8 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2023 est.)

Cote d'Ivoire

1.3 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2018 est.)

Portugal

1.2 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2023 est.)

Population distribution

Irland

population distribution is weighted to the eastern side of the island, with the largest concentration being in and around Dublin; populations in the west are small due to mountainous land, poorer soil, lack of good transport routes, and fewer job opportunities

Cote d'Ivoire

the population is primarily located in the forested south, with the highest concentration of people residing in and around the cities on the Atlantic coast; most of the northern savanna remains sparsely populated with higher concentrations located along transportation corridors

Portugal

concentrations are primarily along or near the Atlantic coast; both Lisbon and the second largest city, Porto, are coastal cities

Population growth rate

Irland

1.09% (2023 est.)

Cote d'Ivoire

2.3% (2018 est.)

Portugal

-0.17% (2023 est.)

Total fertility rate

Irland

1.72 children born/woman (2023 est.)

Cote d'Ivoire

3.83 children born/woman (2018 est.)

Portugal

1.44 children born/woman (2023 est.)

Urbanization

Irland

urban population: 64.5% of total population (2023)

rate of urbanization: 1.15% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)

Cote d'Ivoire

rate of urbanization: 3.38% annual rate of change (2015-20 est.)

Portugal

urban population: 67.9% of total population (2023)

rate of urbanization: 0.44% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)

Education expenditures

Irland

3.1% of GDP (2020 est.)

Cote d'Ivoire

4.40

Portugal

5% of GDP (2020 est.)

School life expectancy (primary to tertiary education)

Irland

total: 19 years

male: 18 years

female: 19 years (2020)

Cote d'Ivoire

female: 9 years (2016)

Portugal

total: 17 years

male: 17 years

female: 17 years (2020)

Cote d'Ivoire

7.80

Cote d'Ivoire

15.90

Budget surplus (+) or deficit (-)

Irland

-0.3% (of GDP) (2017 est.)

Cote d'Ivoire

-4.2% (of GDP) (2017 est.)

Portugal

-3% (of GDP) (2017 est.)

Cote d'Ivoire

$97,160,000,000

Industrial production growth rate

Irland

20.33% (2021 est.)

Cote d'Ivoire

4.20

Portugal

5.63% (2021 est.)

Cote d'Ivoire

3.9

Cote d'Ivoire

$3,900

Cote d'Ivoire

8,747,000

Cote d'Ivoire

9.40

Labor force

Irland

2.518 million (2021 est.)

Cote d'Ivoire

8,747,000

Portugal

5.174 million (2021 est.)

Population below poverty line

Irland

13.1% (2018 est.)

Cote d'Ivoire

46.3% (2015 est.)

Portugal

17.2% (2018 est.)

Unemployment rate

Irland

6.63% (2021 est.)

5.62% (2020 est.)

4.95% (2019 est.)

Cote d'Ivoire

9.4% (2013 est.)

Portugal

6.65% (2021 est.)

6.79% (2020 est.)

6.46% (2019 est.)

Cote d'Ivoire

total: 3.9% male: 2.8% female: 5.1% (2016 est.)

Cote d'Ivoire

47.00

Public debt

Irland

71.58% of GDP (2020 est.)

69.7% of GDP (2019 est.)

75.19% of GDP (2018 est.)

note: data cover general government debt and include debt instruments issued (or owned) by government entities other than the treasury; the data include treasury debt held by foreign entities; the data include debt issued by subnational entities, as well as intragovernmental debt; intragovernmental debt consists of treasury borrowings from surpluses in the social funds, such as for retirement, medical care, and unemployment; debt instruments for the social funds are not sold at public auctions

Cote d'Ivoire

47.00

Portugal

125.7% of GDP (2017 est.)

129.9% of GDP (2016 est.)

note: data cover general government debt and include debt instruments issued (or owned) by government entities other than the treasury; the data include treasury debt held by foreign entities; the data include debt issued by subnational entities, as well as intragovernmental debt; intragovernmental debt consists of treasury borrowings from surpluses in the social funds, such as for retirement, medical care, and unemployment; debt instruments for the social funds are not sold at public auctions

Cote d'Ivoire

0.80

Inflation rate (consumer prices)

Irland

2.36% (2021 est.)

-0.33% (2020 est.)

0.94% (2019 est.)

Cote d'Ivoire

0.80

Portugal

1.27% (2021 est.)

-0.01% (2020 est.)

0.34% (2019 est.)

Cote d'Ivoire

4.25

Cote d'Ivoire

4.25

Cote d'Ivoire

$11,740,000,000

Exports

Irland

$677.028 billion (2021 est.) note: data are in current year dollars

$569.061 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars

$502.313 billion (2019 est.)

Cote d'Ivoire

$11,740,000,000

Portugal

$105.648 billion (2021 est.) note: data are in current year dollars

$85.128 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars

$104.846 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars

Exports - partners

Irland

United States 28%, Belgium 10%, Germany 10%, UK 9%, China 5%, Netherlands 5% (2019)

Cote d'Ivoire

Netherlands 11.8%, US 7.9%, France 6.4%, Belgium 6.4%, Germany 5.8%, Burkina Faso 4.5%, India 4.4%, Mali 4.2% (2017)

Portugal

Spain 26%, France 12%, Germany 12%, United States 6%, United Kingdom 5% (2021)

Cote d'Ivoire

$9,447,000,000

Imports

Irland

$477.544 billion (2021 est.) note: data are in current year dollars

$486.946 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars

$452.979 billion (2019 est.)

Cote d'Ivoire

$9,447,000,000

Portugal

$112.413 billion (2021 est.) note: data are in current year dollars

$89.515 billion (2020 est.) note: data are in current year dollars

$103.009 billion (2019 est.) note: data are in current year dollars

Imports - partners

Irland

United Kingdom 31%, United States 16%, Germany 10%, Netherlands 5%, France 5% (2019)

Cote d'Ivoire

Nigeria 15%, France 13.4%, China 11.3%, US 4.3% (2017)

Portugal

Spain 31%, Germany 12%, France 6%, Italy 5%, Netherlands 5% (2021)

Cote d'Ivoire

NA

Cote d'Ivoire

9,730,000,000

Cote d'Ivoire

6,245,000,000

Cote d'Ivoire

872,000,000

Cote d'Ivoire

19,000,000

Cote d'Ivoire

54,000

Cote d'Ivoire

26,700

Cote d'Ivoire

62,350

Cote d'Ivoire

2,322,000,000

Cote d'Ivoire

2017 est.

Cote d'Ivoire

2017 est.

Cote d'Ivoire

305,562

Cote d'Ivoire

31,747,233

Cote d'Ivoire

6,297,676

Cote d'Ivoire

142,825

Cote d'Ivoire

27

Cote d'Ivoire

660

Cote d'Ivoire

81,996

Cote d'Ivoire

980

Airports

Irland

40 (2021)

Cote d'Ivoire

27

Portugal

64 (2021)

Broadband - fixed subscriptions

Irland

total: 1,516,473 (2020 est.)

subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 31 (2020 est.)

Cote d'Ivoire

total: 142,825 (2017 est.) subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 1 (2017 est.)

Portugal

total: 4,160,795 (2020 est.)

subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 41 (2020 est.)

Cote d'Ivoire

26,700

Cote d'Ivoire

62,350 bbl/day (2015 est.)

Cote d'Ivoire

54,000 bbl/day (2017 est.)

Cote d'Ivoire

6,245,000,000

Cote d'Ivoire

872,000,000

Cote d'Ivoire

19,000,000

Cote d'Ivoire

9,730,000,000

Internet users

Irland

total: 4.75 million (2021 est.)

percent of population: 95% (2021 est.)

Cote d'Ivoire

total: 6,297,676 (July 2016 est.)

Portugal

total: 8.2 million (2021 est.)

percent of population: 82% (2021 est.)

Cote d'Ivoire

0

Cote d'Ivoire

0 cu m (2017 est.)

Cote d'Ivoire

2.322 billion cu m (2017 est.)

Railways

Irland

total: 1,688 km (2020) 53 km electrified

Cote d'Ivoire

total: 660 km (2008) narrow gauge: 660 km 1.000-m gauge (2008) note: an additional 622 km of this railroad extends into Burkina Faso

Portugal

total: 2,526 km (2020) 1,696 km electrified

Roadways

Irland

total: 99,830 km (2018)

paved: 99,830 km (2018) (includes 2,717 km of expressways)

Cote d'Ivoire

81,996

Portugal

total: 82,900 km (2008)

paved: 71,294 km (2008) (includes 2,613 km of expressways)

unpaved: 11,606 km (2008)

Telephones - fixed lines

Irland

total subscriptions: 1,595,061 (2021 est.)

subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 32 (2021 est.)

Cote d'Ivoire

total subscriptions: 305,562 (2017 est.) subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 1 (2017 est.)

Portugal

total subscriptions: 5,318,750 (2021 est.)

subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 52 (2021 est.)

Telephones - mobile cellular

Irland

total subscriptions: 5,373,865 (2021 est.)

subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 108 (2021 est.)

Cote d'Ivoire

31,747,233

Portugal

total subscriptions: 12,476,165 (2021 est.)

subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 121 (2021 est.)

Waterways

Irland

956 km (2010) (pleasure craft only)

Cote d'Ivoire

980

Portugal

210 km (2011) (on Douro River from Porto)

Disputes - international

Irland

Ireland-Denmark: Ireland, Iceland, and the UK dispute Denmark's claim that the Faroe Islands' continental shelf extends beyond 200 nm; Iceland, Norway, and the Faroe Islands signed an agreement in 2019 extending the Faroe Islands’ northern continental shelf area

Cote d'Ivoire

disputed maritime border between Cote d'Ivoire and Ghana

Portugal

Portugal-Spain: Portugal does not recognize Spanish sovereignty over the territory of Olivenza based on a difference of interpretation of the 1815 Congress of Vienna and the 1801 Treaty of Badajoz