.IE Domain Profile Report H1 2022

International 29,809 Top 3 international registrants: Analysis of .ie domains by geography Registered .ie domains on the island of Ireland Island of Ireland 302,833 23,809 new .ie domains registered on the island of Ireland in H1 2022 -24.3% vs H1 2021 1,730 new .ie domains registered internationally in H1 2022 -27.1% vs H1 2021 The majority of internationally registered .ie domains come from Great Britain . New registrations declined year-on-year by 38% in H1 2022, from 792 to 491. Bulgaria had the second-highest number of new internationally registered .ie domains in H1 2022, which also saw a decline of 3% down to 434. United States had the third highest with 126, a 53% decline, followed by Germany with 71. Individuals or organisations that register a .ie domain from overseas either have business operations and customers in Ireland or can prove another type of professional or personal connection to Ireland. The registered owner is traceable, thanks to the pre-registration checks on corporate identity and connection to Ireland. Republic of Ireland 298,026 Northern Ireland 4,807 91% of all .ie domains are registered on the island of Ireland. Great Britain 11,012 United States 5,153 Germany 2,512 Total number of internationally registered .ie domains .IE Domain Profile Report 2022 - January–June | 6