Ireland vs Other small states: Communications, computer, etc.
Communications, computer, etc. over time
- Ireland
- Other small states
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 84.3% against 56.8% in Other small states, a difference of 27.5%.
That makes Ireland's figure about 1.5 times Other small states's.
Across all 17 years both countries report, Ireland has been ahead every year.
Ireland ranks 1st and Other small states ranks 3rd of 198 countries.
Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Other small states | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 74.8% | 40.5% | 34.3% | Ireland |
| 2010s | 82.1% | 43.0% | 39.2% | Ireland |
| 2020s | 84.6% | 57.6% | 27.0% | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher communications, computer, etc., Ireland or Other small states?
- Ireland, at 84.3% against 56.8% in Other small states as of 2024.
- What is the difference in communications, computer, etc. between Ireland and Other small states?
- 27.5%, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Other small states?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2024.
- How do Ireland and Other small states rank globally for communications, computer, etc.?
- Ireland ranks 1st and Other small states ranks 3rd of 198 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Communications, computer, information, and other services cover international telecommunications; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; personal, cultural, and recreational services; manufacturing services on physical inputs owned by others; and maintenance and repair services and government services not included elsewhere. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service imports which are services provided by non-residents to residents.