Ireland vs Sweden: External balance on goods and services
External balance on goods and services over time
- Ireland
- Sweden
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 229.34 billion constant LCU against 208.04 billion constant LCU in Sweden, a difference of 21.31 billion constant LCU.
That makes Ireland's figure about 1.1 times Sweden's.
The two have swapped places 8 times across 56 shared years of data; in 1970 it was Ireland ahead.
Ireland ranks 16th and Sweden ranks 17th of 161 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 2 and Sweden in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -4.13 billion constant LCU | -64.98 billion constant LCU | 60.85 billion constant LCU | Ireland |
| 1980s | -2.74 billion constant LCU | -23.69 billion constant LCU | 20.95 billion constant LCU | Ireland |
| 1990s | 4.24 billion constant LCU | 31.20 billion constant LCU | 26.96 billion constant LCU | Sweden |
| 2000s | 14.88 billion constant LCU | 196.10 billion constant LCU | 181.22 billion constant LCU | Sweden |
| 2010s | 49.35 billion constant LCU | 149.59 billion constant LCU | 100.25 billion constant LCU | Sweden |
| 2020s | 179.37 billion constant LCU | 189.28 billion constant LCU | 9.91 billion constant LCU | Sweden |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher external balance on goods and services, Ireland or Sweden?
- Ireland, at 229.34 billion constant LCU against 208.04 billion constant LCU in Sweden as of 2025.
- What is the difference in external balance on goods and services between Ireland and Sweden?
- 21.31 billion constant LCU, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Sweden?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do Ireland and Sweden rank globally for external balance on goods and services?
- Ireland ranks 16th and Sweden ranks 17th of 161 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.