Ireland vs Sweden: External finance, Overall

Ireland
1
in 2014
Sweden
1
in 2014
Ireland rank
1st
Sweden rank
1st

External finance, Overall over time

  • Ireland
  • Sweden
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How they compare

Ireland currently reports 1 against 1 in Sweden, a difference of 0.

The two have swapped places 4 times across 42 shared years of data; in 1973 it was Sweden ahead.

Ireland ranks 1st and Sweden ranks 1st of 90 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 3 and Sweden in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Sweden Difference Ahead
1970s 0.6786 0.625 0.0536 Ireland
1980s 0.7375 0.75 0.0125 Sweden
1990s 0.925 0.875 0.05 Ireland
2000s 1 0.9 0.1 Ireland
2010s 1 1 0 β€”

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher external finance, overall, Ireland or Sweden?
Ireland, at 1 against 1 in Sweden as of 2014.
What is the difference in external finance, overall between Ireland and Sweden?
0, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Sweden?
42 years are reported by both, from 1973 to 2014.
How do Ireland and Sweden rank globally for external finance, overall?
Ireland ranks 1st and Sweden ranks 1st of 90 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as External finance, Overall. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
External finance, Overall
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
90 places, 3,480 data points, 1973–2014
Last refreshed

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