Ireland is Europe's Richest Country. Why Doesn't it Feel That Way?
Simon Whistler · July 17, 2025 · 29 min video · Europe & NATO
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Ireland is one of the richest countries on Earth.
It's got a GDP per capita of over 100,000 euros.
It outperforms economic superpowers the world over.
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Ireland boasts the highest GDP per capita in Europe—but with soaring housing costs, stagnant wages, and deep generational divides, most citizens aren’t feeling the wealth. Discover the story behind the stats.
