Moving to Ireland from Greenland

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Greenland to Ireland? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Greenland to Ireland, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Irish. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Greenland to Ireland.

Living there in 2015
1

people born in Greenland live in Ireland · UN DESA

Who's moving to Ireland?

Top countries of origin for Ireland's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Ireland compared to Greenland.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

GL
5.3
IE
0.7

Ireland performs significantly better than Greenland across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

GL
28.1%
IE
27.9%

Ireland performs significantly better than Greenland across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GL
10.4t
IE
6.0t

Ireland performs significantly better than Greenland across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GL
32.0
IE
32.3
Internet access The World Factbook, 2024

share of households with internet

GL
69.5%
IE
97.2%

Ireland performs significantly better than Greenland across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

GL
9.1%
IE
4.6%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

GL
$58,499
IE
$131,592

Ireland performs significantly better than Greenland across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

GL
70.3 yrs
IE
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GL
8.8
IE
3.4

Ireland generally does better on family life, though Greenland leads in education spending.

Sources: World Bank (2016–2025), The World Factbook (2015–2022), World Health Organization (2024). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Greenland and Ireland. To live, work, or study long-term in Ireland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Ireland's immigration authority.

Ireland passport

Ireland passport holder visiting Greenland

Visa Free
Ireland passport holders can enter Greenland without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Ireland?

Connectivity is usually fine (Ireland: 32.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Ireland offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Ireland safe for expats?

Ireland performs significantly better than Greenland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ireland is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.3 in Greenland.

How is healthcare in Ireland compared to Greenland?

Ireland performs significantly better than Greenland across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Ireland?

The official languages in Ireland are English and Irish. In Greenland, the official language is Greenlandic.

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At a Glance

GL IE
Population 56,831 5,484,367
Currency Danish Krone (DKK) Euro (€)
Languages Greenlandic English, Irish
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +299 +353
Time zones 4 1
Emergency number — 112