Ireland vs Poland development indicators, 2024

Demography and Health

As of 2023, Ireland has a crude birth rate of 10.3 births per 1,000 people, which is higher than Poland's rate of 7.4, placing Ireland 13th and Poland 72nd in global rankings. Interestingly, Ireland's crude death rate is 6.6 per 1,000 people, significantly lower than Poland's 11.1, allowing Ireland to rank 80th compared to Poland's 40th. In terms of life expectancy, Ireland leads with 82.9 years compared to Poland's 78.5 years, ranking 12th and 54th respectively. The under-five mortality rate is also lower in Ireland at 3.8 per 1,000 live births versus Poland's 4.4, ranking Ireland 28th and Poland 16th. Both countries have a prevalence of undernourishment at 2.5% of their populations. Regarding healthcare, Ireland excels with domestic general government health expenditure per capita at $6,419, compared to Poland’s $2,179, placing it 5th globally while Poland ranks 45th. Furthermore, Ireland boasts a higher number of physicians at 4.1 per 1,000 people compared to Poland’s 3.4. Suicide mortality rates are also more favorable in Ireland at 8.6 per 100,000 population versus Poland’s 13.7. This data suggests overall better demographic health indicators in Ireland.

Economy

When examining economic performance in 2024, Ireland demonstrates a robust GDP per capita of $107,316, far surpassing Poland's $25,023, ranking 5th globally against Poland’s 75th. In terms of purchasing power parity (PPP), Ireland's GDP per capita is also significantly higher at $131,175 compared to Poland’s $50,378, where Ireland ranks 6th and Poland ranks 64th. Ireland’s economy is heavily dependent on exports, with 148% of its GDP attributed to goods and services exports, positioning it 5th in this regard. Conversely, Poland's exports constitute 52.3% of GDP, ranking 73rd. Furthermore, Ireland has a considerable advantage in high-technology exports, totaling $91.4 billion, while Poland’s high-tech exports reach $29.6 billion, with Ireland ranking 11th and Poland 24th. Inflation rates also favor Ireland with just 2.1% forecasted for 2024 compared to Poland's 3.8%, ranking 91st and 57th respectively. Thus, Ireland showcases stronger economic performance indicators overall.

Trade and Investment

The trade dynamics in 2024 highlight Ireland’s exporting prowess, with exports of goods and services standing at 148% of GDP, placing it 5th worldwide, while Poland's exports comprise only 52.3% of GDP, ranking 73rd. In terms of imports, Ireland again leads with imports at 105% of GDP compared to Poland's 48.3%, where Ireland ranks 8th and Poland ranks 79th. Additionally, Ireland’s high level of high-technology exports ($91.4 billion) and research and development expenditure at 1% of GDP emphasizes its innovative sector compared to Poland's $29.6 billion and 1.5% expenditure. This disparity reflects Ireland's strong position in global markets and its strategic attraction for foreign investments.

Governance and Institutions

In terms of governance, Ireland outperforms Poland across several indicators. For instance, Ireland's control of corruption score stands at 1.6 compared to Poland’s 0.6, placing Ireland 21st globally against Poland's 52nd position. Furthermore, government effectiveness rates Ireland at 1.6, indicating effective governance structures, while Poland lags behind at 0.4, ranking 66th. Ireland enjoys higher political stability, scoring 0.9 and ranking 12th, compared to Poland’s score of 0.6, which ranks it 57th. The rule of law also reflects better in Ireland at 1.6, placing it 18th, whereas Poland receives a score of 0.5, ranking 62nd. Regulatory quality is demonstrated with Ireland at 1.7 (11th) compared to Poland at 0.8 (51st). These indicators suggest that Ireland demonstrates superior governance and institutional quality compared to Poland.

Infrastructure and Technology

Both countries show a solid logistics performance index, ranking equally at 3.5. However, Ireland leads in technological accessibility with a substantial 96.5% of its population using the internet, compared to Poland's 86.4%, where Ireland ranks 11th and Poland 65th. Additionally, Ireland's patent applications illustrate a thriving innovation environment with 75 applications, ranking 24th worldwide, while Poland significantly outpaces this with 3,377 applications, ranking 4th. This illustrates Poland's strength in innovation, even as Ireland performs favorably on internet accessibility and general technology infrastructure.

Environment and Sustainability

In terms of environmental sustainability, Ireland's renewable energy consumption comprises 12.7% of its total final energy consumption, ranking it 24th globally, while Poland leads slightly with 15.2% at 23rd. Ireland's total greenhouse gas emissions per capita are 10.9 tons of CO2 equivalent, compared to Poland's 9.9 tons, where Ireland ranks 11th and Poland 18th. Water stress levels indicate a better situation for Ireland with 22.2% of freshwater resources withdrawn, ranking it 10th, against Poland's 32.1%, positioning it in 7th. Both countries have equal direct undernourishment rates, suggesting a similar nutritional situation. The overall data indicate both nations are making strides toward environmental sustainability, yet with some variances in approach and effectiveness.