Ireland
IRLEurope & Central AsiaHigh incomeCapital: DublinEconomy
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76/80 indicators · percentile vs world (IMF / WB / WHO)underover
GDP
$779
2027▲ 3.9%
Population
5.4M
2024▲ 1.6%
GDP per Capita
$139,185
2027▲ 2.9%
Life Expectancy
82.9 years
2023▲ 0.4%
Ireland in world space2000–2023
192 countries · log scale on X world Ireland· trajectory line: 1980 → today
▶About Ireland
Ireland's GDP is $750.11B (2026), with a population of 5.4M, and GDP per capita of $135,247. Key indicators include real GDP growth of 1.3%, inflation at 1.7%, unemployment at 4.6%, government debt at 31.5% of GDP, life expectancy of 82.9 years. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook and World Bank World Development Indicators.
Ireland, situated in Europe & Central Asia, is classified as a high-income economy. Dublin serves as its capital. The projected GDP for 2026 is 750.112 billion, with a GDP per capita of 135,247.398, reflecting significant economic output per person. The GDP growth rate is expected to be 1.3% in 2026, with an inflation rate of 1.7%. Trade is a substantial component of the economy, with trade/GDP ratio at 246.169874857401 in 2024. Unemployment is projected to be 4.632% in 2025, indicating a relatively stable labor market. The population is approximately 5,395,790 as of 2024. Life expectancy stands at 82.86 years, highlighting a robust healthcare system and overall quality of life. The society benefits from a well-educated workforce and a strong emphasis on innovation and technology, contributing to its economic success.
▶Economy30 indicators · 2021–2027 · IMF / WB
▶Stock Markets1 indicator · 2026 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISEQ Overall | 12,757.71 | 2026 | ▼ 2.6% | WB |
▶Financial Markets3 indicators · 2025–2026 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Government Bond Yield (%) | 2.90% | 2025 | ▲ 6.7% | WB |
| Central Bank Policy Rate (%) | 2.26% | 2025 | ▼ 39.4% | WB |
| Exchange Rate (per USD) | 0.85 | 2026 | — | WB |
▶Currencies1 indicator · 2026 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 1.1729 | 2026 | ▼ 0.2% | WB |
▶Fiscal & Monetary16 indicators · 2022–2027 · IMF / WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation, Consumer Prices (%) | 1.8% | 2027 | ▲ 5.9% | IMF |
| Govt Gross Debt (% of GDP) | 31.0% | 2027 | ▼ 1.6% | IMF |
| Fiscal Balance (% of GDP) | 0.8% | 2027 | ▼ 11.1% | IMF |
| Current Account Balance (% of GDP) | 11.1% | 2027 | ▼ 3.5% | IMF |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 4.6% | 2027 | ▲ 0.0% | IMF |
| Inflation, CPI (%, World Bank) | 2.1% | 2024 | ▼ 66.5% | WB |
| Government Revenue (% of GDP) | 21.6% | 2022 | ▲ 0.6% | WB |
| Government Expenditure (% of GDP) | 19.2% | 2022 | ▼ 13.6% | WB |
| Tax Revenue (% of GDP) | 16.8% | 2022 | ▲ 1.0% | WB |
| Taxes on Goods & Services (% of revenue) | 26.3% | 2022 | ▼ 8.1% | WB |
| Taxes on Income, Profits & Capital Gains (% of rev) | 49.7% | 2022 | ▲ 6.8% | WB |
| Net Investment in Nonfinancial Assets (% of GDP) | 1.3% | 2022 | ▲ 1.5% | WB |
| Total Reserves incl. Gold (USD) | $12.70B | 2024 | ▼ 1.6% | WB |
| Total Reserves (months of imports) | 0.1 | 2024 | ▼ 10.8% | WB |
| Official Exchange Rate (per USD) | 0.92 | 2024 | ▼ 0.1% | WB |
| PPP Conversion Factor | 0.74 | 2024 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
▶Trade15 indicators · 2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade (% of GDP) | 246.2% | 2024 | ▲ 2.7% | WB |
| Exports of Goods & Services (% of GDP) | 144.0% | 2024 | ▲ 5.5% | WB |
| Imports of Goods & Services (% of GDP) | 102.2% | 2024 | ▼ 0.9% | WB |
| Exports of Goods & Services (USD) | $877.09B | 2024 | ▲ 13.2% | WB |
| Imports of Goods & Services (USD) | $622.47B | 2024 | ▲ 6.4% | WB |
| Merchandise Exports (USD) | $241.61B | 2024 | ▲ 16.0% | WB |
| Merchandise Imports (USD) | $143.11B | 2024 | ▼ 5.3% | WB |
| FDI Inflows (% of GDP) | 0.8% | 2024 | ▲ 103.2% | WB |
| FDI Outflows (% of GDP) | 11.0% | 2024 | ▲ 149.2% | WB |
| FDI Net Inflows (USD) | $4.82B | 2024 | ▲ 103.4% | WB |
| Personal Remittances Received (USD) | $656.4M | 2024 | ▲ 15.0% | WB |
| Personal Remittances Received (% of GDP) | 0.1% | 2024 | ▲ 7.1% | WB |
| High-Tech Exports (% of manufactured) | 53.5% | 2024 | ▲ 12.0% | WB |
| Current Account Balance (% of GDP) | 17.4% | 2024 | ▲ 120.6% | WB |
| Current Account Balance (USD) | $105.99B | 2024 | ▲ 136.9% | WB |
▶Finance7 indicators · 2023–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic Credit to Private Sector (% of GDP) | 23.8% | 2024 | ▼ 5.7% | WB |
| Bank Capital to Assets Ratio (%) | 10.0% | 2023 | ▼ 5.2% | WB |
| Bank Nonperforming Loans (%) | 1.3% | 2023 | ▼ 20.9% | WB |
| Account Ownership at Financial Institution (%) | 98.3% | 2024 | ▼ 1.4% | WB |
| Account Ownership, Female (%) | 96.9% | 2024 | ▼ 2.6% | WB |
| Account Ownership, Male (%) | 99.7% | 2024 | ▼ 0.1% | WB |
| Firms Using Banks to Finance Investment (%) | 16.9% | 2024 | ▼ 33.2% | WB |
▶Business Environment1 indicator · 2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time to Get Electricity (days) | 91 | 2024 | ▲ 84.9% | WB |
▶Private Sector6 indicators · 2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firms Expected to Pay Bribes (%) | 0.1% | 2024 | — | WB |
| Firms with Female Top Manager (%) | 56.0% | 2024 | ▲ 2.2% | WB |
| Firms with Female Participation in Ownership (%) | 16.1% | 2024 | ▲ 6.7% | WB |
| Firms Offering Training (%) | 62.4% | 2024 | ▲ 4.3% | WB |
| Average Firm Age (years) | 24 years | 2024 | ▲ 54.3% | WB |
| Firms Using Computers (%) | 33.4% | 2024 | ▼ 6.8% | WB |
▶People23 indicators · 2022–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5.4M | 2024 | ▲ 1.6% | WB |
| Population Growth (%) | 1.6% | 2024 | ▼ 16.1% | WB |
| Population Density (per km²) | 77 | 2023 | ▲ 1.9% | WB |
| Surface Area (sq km) | 70,280 | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Land Area (sq km) | 68,890 | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Urban Population (%) | 64.3% | 2024 | ▲ 0.4% | WB |
| Urban Population (total) | 3.5M | 2024 | ▲ 2.0% | WB |
| Rural Population (%) | 35.7% | 2024 | ▼ 0.6% | WB |
| Life Expectancy at Birth | 82.9 years | 2023 | ▲ 0.4% | WB |
| Life Expectancy, Male | 81.3 years | 2023 | ▲ 0.5% | WB |
| Life Expectancy, Female | 84.5 years | 2023 | ▲ 0.4% | WB |
| Fertility Rate (births per woman) | 1.5 | 2023 | ▼ 2.6% | WB |
| Birth Rate (per 1,000) | 10.3 | 2023 | ▼ 1.0% | WB |
| Death Rate (per 1,000) | 6.6 | 2023 | ▼ 1.5% | WB |
| Net Migration | 35,417 | 2025 | ▼ 9.3% | WB |
| Population Ages 0–14 (%) | 18.6% | 2024 | ▼ 2.4% | WB |
| Population Ages 15–64 (%) | 65.6% | 2024 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Population Ages 65+ (%) | 15.9% | 2024 | ▲ 2.3% | WB |
| Age Dependency Ratio (%) | 52.5% | 2024 | ▼ 0.5% | WB |
| Old-Age Dependency Ratio (%) | 24.2% | 2024 | ▲ 2.1% | WB |
| Youth Dependency Ratio (%) | 28.3% | 2024 | ▼ 2.6% | WB |
| Mortality Rate, Adult Male (per 1,000) | 72.8 | 2022 | ▼ 7.4% | WB |
| Mortality Rate, Adult Female (per 1,000) | 44.1 | 2022 | ▼ 5.0% | WB |
▶Labor20 indicators · 2024–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Labor Force | 2.9M | 2025 | ▲ 1.2% | WB |
| Labor Force Participation (%) | 64.8% | 2025 | ▼ 0.3% | WB |
| Female Labor Force Participation (%) | 59.8% | 2025 | ▼ 0.1% | WB |
| Male Labor Force Participation (%) | 70.1% | 2025 | ▼ 0.4% | WB |
| Unemployment (%) | 4.6% | 2025 | ▲ 7.7% | WB |
| Female Unemployment (%) | 4.5% | 2025 | ▲ 5.2% | WB |
| Male Unemployment (%) | 4.7% | 2025 | ▲ 9.9% | WB |
| Youth Unemployment (%) | 10.5% | 2025 | ▲ 0.5% | WB |
| Employment in Agriculture (%) | 3.9% | 2025 | ▼ 2.6% | WB |
| Employment in Industry (%) | 18.2% | 2025 | ▼ 1.3% | WB |
| Employment in Services (%) | 77.9% | 2025 | ▲ 0.4% | WB |
| Self-Employed (%) | 65.8% | 2024 | ▼ 1.1% | WB |
| Vulnerable Employment (%) | 9.6% | 2025 | ▼ 0.8% | WB |
| Wage & Salaried Workers (% of total) | 86.6% | 2025 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Part-Time Employment (%) | 42.6% | 2024 | ▼ 3.7% | WB |
| Employers (% of total employment) | 3.7% | 2025 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Labor Force, Female (% of total) | 46.9% | 2025 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Employment to Population Ratio (%) | 61.8% | 2025 | ▼ 0.6% | WB |
| Self-Employed (% of total) | 13.4% | 2025 | ▼ 0.5% | WB |
| NEET Youth (% not in education/employment) | 5.8% | 2024 | ▲ 13.7% | WB |
▶Education13 indicators · 2016–2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education Spending (% of GDP) | 2.9% | 2021 | — | WB |
| Education Spending (% of govt expenditure) | 12.3% | 2021 | — | WB |
| Primary School Enrollment (%) | 99.6% | 2022 | ▼ 0.4% | WB |
| Secondary School Enrollment (%) | 133.2% | 2022 | ▼ 1.6% | WB |
| Tertiary School Enrollment (%) | 76.6% | 2022 | ▼ 2.8% | WB |
| Primary Completion Rate (%) | 96.5% | 2022 | ▼ 1.9% | WB |
| Lower Secondary Completion Rate (%) | 102.8% | 2022 | ▲ 2.8% | WB |
| Out-of-School Children, Primary | 6,113 | 2022 | ▲ 43.7% | WB |
| Primary School Teachers | 42,162 | 2023 | ▲ 3.2% | WB |
| Secondary School Teachers | 32,531 | 2023 | ▲ 0.4% | WB |
| Expenditure per Student, Primary (% of GDP/cap) | 37.3% | 2016 | — | WB |
| Education Spending, Secondary (% of govt) | 35.5% | 2016 | — | WB |
| Education Spending, Tertiary (% of govt) | 19.6% | 2016 | — | WB |
▶Health38 indicators · 2011–2024 · WHO
▶Energy & Environment16 indicators · 2020–2024 · WB / WHO
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO₂ Emissions (tonnes per capita) | 6 | 2024 | ▼ 2.4% | WB |
| CO₂ Emissions (total kilotonnes) | 33 | 2024 | ▼ 0.9% | WB |
| Energy Use (kg oil eq. per capita) | 2,468 | 2023 | ▼ 5.1% | WB |
| Electric Power Consumption (kWh per capita) | 6,145 | 2023 | ▲ 0.6% | WB |
| Renewable Electricity Output (%) | 37.2% | 2021 | — | WB |
| Renewable Energy Consumption (%) | 12.7% | 2021 | — | WB |
| Access to Electricity (%) | 100.0% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Access to Clean Fuels for Cooking (%) | 100.0% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| PM2.5 Air Pollution (µg/m³) | 8.2 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Forest Area (%) | 11.5% | 2023 | ▲ 0.5% | WB |
| Forest Area (sq km) | 7,940 | 2023 | ▲ 0.5% | WB |
| Arable Land (%) | 6.4% | 2023 | ▼ 1.6% | WB |
| Terrestrial Protected Areas (%) | 4.1% | 2024 | ▲ 2.5% | WB |
| Marine Protected Areas (%) | 2.4% | 2024 | ▲ 4.3% | WB |
| Access to Basic Drinking Water (%) | 97.1% | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WHO |
| Access to Basic Sanitation (%) | 89.7% | 2024 | ▼ 0.0% | WHO |
▶Agriculture11 indicators · 2022–2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Land (%) | 60.8% | 2023 | ▼ 3.7% | WB |
| Cereal Yield (kg per hectare) | 6,978 | 2023 | ▼ 19.8% | WB |
| Food Production Index (2014–2016=100) | 121.5 | 2022 | ▲ 1.9% | WB |
| Crop Production Index (2014–2016=100) | 99.4 | 2022 | ▲ 4.5% | WB |
| Livestock Production Index (2014–2016=100) | 123.2 | 2022 | ▲ 1.6% | WB |
| Land Under Cereal Production (hectares) | 269,360 | 2023 | ▼ 5.7% | WB |
| Total Fisheries Production (metric tonnes) | 215,134 | 2023 | ▲ 5.7% | WB |
| Fertilizer Consumption (kg per hectare) | 895.9 | 2023 | ▼ 15.2% | WB |
| Prevalence of Undernourishment (%) | 2.5% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Annual Freshwater Withdrawals (% of internal) | 3.4% | 2022 | ▲ 5.8% | WB |
| Cereal Production (metric tons) | 1.9M | 2023 | ▼ 24.4% | WB |
▶Technology13 indicators · 2021–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Users (%) | 96.5% | 2023 | ▼ 0.1% | WB |
| Mobile Subscriptions (per 100 people) | 111 | 2023 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Fixed Broadband Subscriptions (per 100) | 31.9 | 2023 | ▲ 1.1% | WB |
| Secure Internet Servers (per million) | 121,467.8 | 2024 | ▼ 19.0% | WB |
| R&D Spending (% of GDP) | 0.96% | 2022 | ▼ 13.3% | WB |
| Patent Applications, Residents | 75 | 2021 | — | WB |
| Patent Applications, Non-Residents | 42 | 2021 | ▼ 22.2% | WB |
| Scientific Journal Articles | 9,254 | 2022 | ▼ 1.9% | WB |
| High-Technology Exports (USD) | $117.64B | 2024 | ▲ 28.8% | WB |
| ICT Service Exports (% of service exports) | 57.4% | 2024 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| ICT Service Exports (USD) | $301.73B | 2024 | ▲ 22.2% | WB |
| Industrial Design Applications, Resident | 95 | 2021 | ▼ 59.4% | WB |
| Researchers in R&D (per million) | 5,512 | 2022 | ▲ 5.7% | WB |
▶Infrastructure9 indicators · 2021–2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transport, Passengers Carried | 192.5M | 2023 | ▲ 13.7% | WB |
| Air Transport, Freight (million ton-km) | 430.5 | 2023 | ▲ 234.7% | WB |
| Container Port Traffic (TEU) | 1.2M | 2022 | ▲ 1.0% | WB |
| Rail Lines (total km) | 1,650 | 2021 | — | WB |
| Railways, Passengers (million km) | 870 | 2021 | — | WB |
| Railways, Goods (million ton-km) | 70 | 2021 | ▼ 5.4% | WB |
| Logistics Performance Index (1–5) | 3.60 | 2022 | — | WB |
| Electricity from Oil (%) | 0.7% | 2023 | ▼ 77.4% | WB |
| Electricity from Nuclear (%) | 0.0% | 2021 | — | WB |
▶Gender8 indicators · 2017–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women in Parliament (%) | 25.3% | 2024 | ▲ 9.4% | WB |
| Female Labor Force Participation, 15+ (%) | 61.0% | 2024 | ▲ 0.6% | WB |
| Female Wage & Salaried Workers (%) | 92.2% | 2025 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Girls Out-of-School Rate (%) | 95.7% | 2017 | — | WB |
| Adolescent Fertility Rate (per 1,000) | 4.1 | 2023 | ▼ 2.0% | WB |
| Gender Parity Index, Primary | 94.89 | 2017 | — | WB |
| Gender Parity Index, Secondary | 1.10 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Gender Parity in Primary Education | 1.00 | 2020 | — | WB |
▶Governance10 indicators · 2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control of Corruption | 1.58 | 2023 | ▼ 5.9% | WB |
| Government Effectiveness | 1.59 | 2023 | ▲ 2.7% | WB |
| Political Stability | 0.9 | 2023 | ▲ 1.9% | WB |
| Regulatory Quality | 1.75 | 2023 | ▲ 6.7% | WB |
| Rule of Law | 1.63 | 2023 | ▲ 7.0% | WB |
| Voice & Accountability | 1.48 | 2023 | ▲ 2.0% | WB |
| Control of Corruption (percentile rank) | 92.9% | 2023 | ▼ 1.0% | WB |
| Government Effectiveness (percentile rank) | 94.3% | 2023 | ▲ 1.0% | WB |
| Rule of Law (percentile rank) | 93.9% | 2023 | ▲ 2.6% | WB |
| Political Stability (percentile rank) | 78.7% | 2023 | ▲ 0.5% | WB |
▶Military6 indicators · 2020–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Military Spending (% of GDP) | 0.2% | 2024 | ▲ 3.8% | WB |
| Military Expenditure (USD) | $1.33B | 2024 | ▲ 4.8% | WB |
| Armed Forces Personnel | 9,000 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Armed Forces (% of labor force) | 0.4% | 2020 | — | WB |
| Military Spending (% of govt expenditure) | 1.0% | 2024 | ▼ 1.8% | WB |
| Intentional Homicides (per 100,000) | 0.7 | 2023 | ▼ 24.0% | WB |
▶Poverty & Inequality12 indicators · 2021–2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty at $2.15/day (%) | 0.1% | 2023 | ▼ 50.0% | WB |
| Poverty at $3.65/day (%) | 0.1% | 2023 | ▼ 50.0% | WB |
| Poverty at $6.85/day (%) | 0.3% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Poverty Headcount, National (%) | 14.0% | 2021 | — | WB |
| Gini Index | 29 | 2023 | ▼ 3.0% | WB |
| Income Share, Top 10% | 24.1% | 2023 | ▼ 1.6% | WB |
| Income Share, Bottom 10% | 3.7% | 2023 | ▲ 2.8% | WB |
| Income Share, Top 20% | 38.3% | 2023 | ▼ 1.5% | WB |
| Income Share, Bottom 20% | 9.2% | 2023 | ▲ 3.4% | WB |
| Shared Prosperity Premium (%) | 1.3% | 2023 | — | WB |
| Survey Mean Consumption (2017 PPP $ per day) | 59.16 | 2023 | — | WB |
| Poverty Gap at $2.15/day (%) | 0.1% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
▶Social Protection4 indicators · 2020 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Capital Index (0–1) | 0.79 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Human Capital Index, Female | 0.80 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Human Capital Index, Male | 0.78 | 2020 | — | WB |
| Learning-Adjusted Years of School | 11.6 years | 2020 | — | WB |
▶Tourism6 indicators · 2019–2020 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Tourism, Arrivals | 11.0M | 2019 | — | WB |
| International Tourism, Departures | 2.3M | 2020 | — | WB |
| Tourism Receipts (USD) | $4.16B | 2020 | — | WB |
| Tourism Expenditures (USD) | $2.33B | 2020 | — | WB |
| Tourism Receipts (% of total exports) | 0.7% | 2020 | — | WB |
| International Tourism, Transport Services (USD) | $2.30B | 2020 | — | WB |
▶Urban Development8 indicators · 2022–2025 · WB / WHO
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Population Growth (%) | 1.9% | 2024 | ▼ 13.0% | WB |
| Population in Largest City | 1.3M | 2025 | ▲ 1.1% | WB |
| Population in Largest City (% of urban) | 36.9% | 2025 | ▼ 0.2% | WB |
| Population in Agglomerations >1M (% of total) | 23.9% | 2025 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Population in Slums (% of urban) | 8.5% | 2022 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Rural Population Growth (%) | 0.9% | 2024 | ▼ 26.3% | WB |
| Access to Safely Managed Drinking Water (%) | 96.1% | 2024 | ▲ 0.5% | WHO |
| Access to Safely Managed Sanitation (%) | 81.3% | 2024 | ▲ 0.3% | WHO |
