2.007 million (2012)
country comparison to the world: 57
4.906 million (2012)
country comparison to the world: 114
publicly owned broadcaster Radio Telefis Eireann (RTE) operates 2 TV stations; commercial TV stations are available; about 75% of households utilize multi-channel satellite and TV services that provide access to a wide range of stations; RTE operates 4 na
3.042 million (2009)
country comparison to the world: 67
total: 3,237 km
country comparison to the world: 54
broad gauge: 1,872 km 1.600-m gauge (37 km electrified)
narrow gauge: 1,365 km 0.914-m gauge (operated by the Irish Peat Board to transport peat to power stations and briquetting plants) (
total: 96,036 km
country comparison to the world: 49
paved: 96,036 km (includes 1,224 km of expressways) (2014)
956 km (pleasure craft only) (2010)
country comparison to the world: 68
major seaport(s): Dublin, Shannon Foynes, river port(s): Cork (Lee), Waterford (Suir)
container port(s) (TEUs): Dublin (1,931,001)
total: 31
country comparison to the world: 83
by type: cargo 28, chemical tanker 2, container 1
foreign-owned: 5 (France 2, Spain 1, US 2)
registered in other countries: 33 (Bahamas 3, Bermuda 1, Cambodia 1, Cyprus 3, Isle of Man 1, Ka
40 (2013)
country comparison to the world: 105
