English, the language generally used), Irish, spoken by approximately 37.7
Economic Overview
Key economic indicators for Ireland
GDP:
$609.962 billion
GDP per Capita:
$114,900
GDP Growth:
-5.53%
Inflation:
6.3%
Unemployment:
4.34%
Public Debt:
45.4% of GDP
Credit Rating:
AA- (2019)
Political System
Governance structure of Ireland
Government Type:
parliamentary republic
Head of State:
President Michael D. HIGGINS (since 11 November 2011)
Head of Government:
Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Michael MARTIN (since 23 January 2025)
Judiciary:
Supreme Court of Ireland (consists of the chief justice, 9 judges, 2 ex-officio members - the presidents of the High Court and Court of Appeal - and organized in 3-, 5-, or 7-judge panels, depending on the importance or complexity of an issue of law)