Countries › Ireland vs. Japan

Ireland vs. Japan: Country Comparison

Japan leads the overall rating with 73.95 points, ahead of Ireland with 72.82 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Volcano Risk and Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports).

Key Detail Comparisons

These links point directly to the matching country-indicator articles for both countries.

Relocation & Residency › Work & Self-Employment Abroad › Work Permit Access for Foreigners

Work Permit Access for Foreigners

Ireland90 points Japan83 points

Biggest Differences

Safety & Risk › Natural Hazards & Disasters › Volcano Risk

Ireland scores clearly better than Japan on Volcano Risk.

Ireland100 points Japan11 points
Finance & Taxes › Macroeconomics › Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)

Japan scores clearly better than Ireland on Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports).

Ireland3 points Japan91 points
Safety & Risk › Natural Hazards & Disasters › Earthquake Risk

Ireland scores clearly better than Japan on Earthquake Risk.

Ireland94 points Japan13 points
Relocation & Residency › Permanent Residency & Family › Dual Citizenship Allowed

Ireland scores clearly better than Japan on Dual Citizenship Allowed.

Ireland100 points Japan25 points
Relocation & Residency › Language & Integration › Local Language Barrier

Ireland scores clearly better than Japan on Local Language Barrier.

Ireland100 points Japan30 points
Relocation & Residency › Language & Integration › English Proficiency

Ireland scores clearly better than Japan on English Proficiency.

Ireland100 points Japan33 points
Finance & Taxes › Macroeconomics › Public Debt (% of GDP)

Ireland scores clearly better than Japan on Public Debt (% of GDP).

Ireland68 points Japan1 points

Categories Compared

Ireland 82 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk 6 topics · Advantage: Ireland Show topicsHide topics
Japan 77 points
Topic Ireland Japan Advantage
Crime & Personal Safety 77 85 Japan
Conflicts & Political Security 93 86 Ireland
Natural Hazards & Disasters 72 34 Ireland
Digital Freedom & Surveillance 88 83 Ireland
Legal Protection & Property 79 79 Tie
Long-Term Stability & Resilience 81 79 Ireland
Ireland 82 points
❤️ Health 3 topics · Advantage: Japan Show topicsHide topics
Japan 85 points
Topic Ireland Japan Advantage
Healthcare & Access 79 85 Japan
Environmental Health 88 84 Ireland
Health Risks & Public Health 80 86 Japan
Ireland 71 points
💸 Finance & Taxes 8 topics · Advantage: Ireland Show topicsHide topics
Japan 67 points
Topic Ireland Japan Advantage
Personal Taxes 47 48 Japan
Investment & Capital Access 79 81 Japan
Banking & Fintech 73 70 Ireland
Bitcoin & Crypto 55 61 Japan
Real Estate & Property 61 62 Japan
Entrepreneurship & Business 75 56 Ireland
Macroeconomics 82 69 Ireland
Wages & Purchasing Power 84 82 Ireland
Ireland 37 points
🏠 Costs 6 topics · Advantage: Japan Show topicsHide topics
Japan 52 points
Topic Ireland Japan Advantage
Housing & Utilities 24 45 Japan
Food & Basic Goods 22 40 Japan
Dining & Going Out 35 62 Japan
Mobility Costs 45 50 Japan
Communication & Digital Costs 61 63 Japan
Personal Services 36 51 Japan
Ireland 71 points
🏗️ Infrastructure 5 topics · Advantage: Japan Show topicsHide topics
Japan 83 points
Topic Ireland Japan Advantage
Basic Infrastructure & Logistics 63 88 Japan
Roads & Traffic Infrastructure 69 79 Japan
Electricity & Energy 76 72 Ireland
Internet & Connectivity 79 92 Japan
Public Transport 67 86 Japan
Ireland 61 points
🌿 Lifestyle 8 topics · Advantage: Japan Show topicsHide topics
Japan 72 points
Topic Ireland Japan Advantage
Work-Life Balance 66 53 Ireland
Climate & Weather 55 63 Japan
Outdoor & Lifestyle 42 79 Japan
Leisure & Recreation 74 89 Japan
Arts & Entertainment 67 78 Japan
Food & Culinary Culture 55 95 Japan
Family-Friendly 68 71 Japan
Pet-Friendly 60 47 Ireland
Ireland 88 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency 8 topics · Advantage: Ireland Show topicsHide topics
Japan 74 points
Topic Ireland Japan Advantage
Residency & Bureaucracy 83 82 Ireland
Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom 90 84 Ireland
Remote Work & Freelancing 80 74 Ireland
Work & Self-Employment Abroad 93 82 Ireland
Permanent Residency & Family 86 67 Ireland
Language & Integration 92 46 Ireland
Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination 96 66 Ireland
Everyday Life for Foreigners 88 75 Ireland
Ireland 77 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation 6 topics · Advantage: Japan Show topicsHide topics
Japan 89 points
Topic Ireland Japan Advantage
Accommodation & Stay Quality 86 95 Japan
Tourism Infrastructure 89 93 Japan
Attractions & Activities 77 95 Japan
Beaches, Nature & Relaxation 69 94 Japan
Vacation Costs 54 65 Japan
Season & Travel Comfort 85 93 Japan
Ireland 83 points
🌐 Society & Participation 8 topics · Advantage: Ireland Show topicsHide topics
Japan 74 points
Topic Ireland Japan Advantage
Society & Freedom 90 83 Ireland
Education & Knowledge 84 77 Ireland
Social System & Social Cohesion 70 70 Tie
Equality & Anti-Discrimination 90 75 Ireland
LGBTQ+ Friendliness 93 65 Ireland
Inclusion & Accessibility 88 83 Ireland
Religion & Worldviews 74 82 Japan
Demography 62 47 Ireland

More Comparison Pages

Ireland vs. United Kingdom Ireland vs. Portugal Ireland vs. Spain Ireland vs. Germany Ireland vs. Denmark Japan vs. South Korea Japan vs. Portugal Japan vs. Spain