Are you compatible with Ireland?
An open, internationally connected economy with increasingly liberal social attitudes. Daily life is sociable and community-minded, set in a green, mild and often rainy landscape.
What makes Ireland stand out
50 of 59
Borders: Ireland is more globally open than most countries in the quiz.
An outward-looking economy relies heavily on international firms, EU membership and a large diaspora.
49 of 59
Climate: Ireland is cooler than most countries in the quiz.
Mild and wet all year, with soft summers and few extremes of heat or cold.
45 of 59
Budget: Ireland is pricier than most countries in the quiz.
Housing and everyday costs are high, especially around Dublin.
Ireland on all 12 axes
0 is the left pole and 100 the right. Each position is an editorial estimate of typical policy and everyday norms, with the reason underneath.
Values
A mixed system pairs public services with widespread private health insurance and a business-friendly economy.
Personal freedoms are well established, with a relaxed approach to most everyday rules.
Social attitudes have shifted markedly towards liberal positions while older customs remain valued.
Church influence on public life has faded, though many schools still have a religious ethos.
An outward-looking economy relies heavily on international firms, EU membership and a large diaspora.
Environmental goals are prominent in policy, balanced against farming and economic growth.
Lifestyle
Mild and wet all year, with soft summers and few extremes of heat or cold.
Dublin is the main hub, while much of the country is rural with small towns and villages.
Housing and everyday costs are high, especially around Dublin.
Multinational employers bring demanding careers, while many keep a steady, moderate pace.
Conversation, storytelling and easy chat with strangers are a familiar part of daily life.
Family and local community ties remain strong, with frequent visits home.
Who tends to match Ireland
You are likely to score high with Ireland if you lean toward:
- cooler weatherClimate
- high incomes and high pricesBudget
- an expressive social styleSocial style
- open bordersBorders
You might enjoy
- live music in a local bar
- coastal cliff walks
- chatting with neighbours
Countries most like Ireland
Least like Ireland
Similarity uses the quiz’s match formula with all 12 axes counted equally.
Take the quiz: how close are you to Ireland?
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Statements on your values and how you like to live. Rate each from strongly disagree to strongly agree.
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Canada
83% match
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Ireland81% - 3
United Kingdom79% - 4
Belgium78%
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Ireland: questions
Am I compatible with Ireland?
Take the 24-statement quiz to get your match % with Ireland and 59 other countries. People who match Ireland closely tend to lean toward cooler weather, high incomes and high prices and an expressive social style.
Which countries are most like Ireland?
On the quiz's 12 axes, the closest profiles are Canada (87%), Chile (87%) and Belgium (86%). The least similar is Nigeria (59%).
What makes Ireland stand out?
Its most distinctive axis is borders: Ireland is more globally open than 50 of the other 59 countries in the quiz. An outward-looking economy relies heavily on international firms, EU membership and a large diaspora.
How was the Ireland profile made?
It is an editorial estimate of typical public policy and everyday social norms on 12 axes, six on values and six on lifestyle, each scored 0 to 100. It describes the country as a whole, not its government, any party or any person who lives there.