Ireland—Firms Using Banks to Finance Investment (%)
Category: FinanceSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #85 of 117Updated April 2026
Latest Value
16.9%
2024
YoY Change
-33.2%
2020 → 2024
Global Rank
#85
of 117 countries
Maximum
37.4%
2005
Minimum
16.9%
2024
CAGR
-4.1%
3 years
Last
16.9%
Previous
25.4%
Highest
37.4%
Lowest
16.9%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Ireland's firms using banks to finance investment (%) was 16.9% in 2024, ranking #85 out of 117 countries. This represents a -33.2% change from 2020. Over the past 3 years, the highest recorded value was 37.4% (2005) and the lowest was 16.9% (2024). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16.9% | -33.2% |
| 2020 | 25.4% | -32.2% |
| 2005 | 37.4% |
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About This Indicator
Definition
Percentage of firms using banks to finance purchases of fixed assets.
Methodology
Data compiled by Enterprise Surveys, World Bank (WB), uri: https://www.enterprisesurveys.org/en/data.