Ireland vs Singapore: External balance on goods and services
External balance on goods and services over time
- Ireland
- Singapore
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 229.34 billion constant LCU against 169.69 billion constant LCU in Singapore, a difference of 59.66 billion constant LCU.
That makes Ireland's figure about 1.4 times Singapore's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 2015 it was Singapore ahead.
Ireland ranks 16th and Singapore ranks 18th of 162 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 1 and Singapore in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Singapore | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 62.94 billion constant LCU | 122.21 billion constant LCU | 59.27 billion constant LCU | Singapore |
| 2020s | 179.37 billion constant LCU | 156.66 billion constant LCU | 22.71 billion constant LCU | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher external balance on goods and services, Ireland or Singapore?
- Ireland, at 229.34 billion constant LCU against 169.69 billion constant LCU in Singapore as of 2025.
- What is the difference in external balance on goods and services between Ireland and Singapore?
- 59.66 billion constant LCU, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Singapore?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2025.
- How do Ireland and Singapore rank globally for external balance on goods and services?
- Ireland ranks 16th and Singapore ranks 18th of 162 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as External balance on goods and services (constant LCU). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The balance of international trade in goods and services is the difference between the exports and imports of goods and services. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.