Ireland vs Switzerland: Imports of goods and services
Imports of goods and services over time
- Ireland
- Switzerland
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 544.76 billion constant LCU against 506.30 billion constant LCU in Switzerland, a difference of 38.46 billion constant LCU.
That makes Ireland's figure about 1.1 times Switzerland's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 56 shared years of data; in 1970 it was Switzerland ahead.
Ireland ranks 83rd and Switzerland ranks 85th of 179 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 1 and Switzerland in 5.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12.34 billion constant LCU | 75.25 billion constant LCU | 62.91 billion constant LCU | Switzerland |
| 1980s | 20.47 billion constant LCU | 125.48 billion constant LCU | 105.02 billion constant LCU | Switzerland |
| 1990s | 48.12 billion constant LCU | 182.90 billion constant LCU | 134.78 billion constant LCU | Switzerland |
| 2000s | 137.75 billion constant LCU | 278.56 billion constant LCU | 140.82 billion constant LCU | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 256.10 billion constant LCU | 395.61 billion constant LCU | 139.52 billion constant LCU | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 477.89 billion constant LCU | 454.67 billion constant LCU | 23.23 billion constant LCU | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher imports of goods and services, Ireland or Switzerland?
- Ireland, at 544.76 billion constant LCU against 506.30 billion constant LCU in Switzerland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in imports of goods and services between Ireland and Switzerland?
- 38.46 billion constant LCU, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Switzerland?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do Ireland and Switzerland rank globally for imports of goods and services?
- Ireland ranks 83rd and Switzerland ranks 85th of 179 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as Imports of 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
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. 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.