Germany vs Ireland: Net trade in goods and services
Net trade in goods and services over time
- Germany
- Ireland
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 250.37 billion BoP, current US$ against 123.35 billion BoP, current US$ in Germany, a difference of 127.01 billion BoP, current US$.
That makes Ireland's figure about 2.0 times Germany's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 20 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Germany ahead.
Germany ranks 5th and Ireland ranks 2nd of 199 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Germany averaged higher in 2 and Ireland in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 183.21 billion BoP, current US$ | 26.26 billion BoP, current US$ | 156.94 billion BoP, current US$ | Germany |
| 2010s | 230.45 billion BoP, current US$ | 59.40 billion BoP, current US$ | 171.05 billion BoP, current US$ | Germany |
| 2020s | 178.96 billion BoP, current US$ | 194.59 billion BoP, current US$ | 15.63 billion BoP, current US$ | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher net trade in goods and services, Germany or Ireland?
- Ireland, at 250.37 billion BoP, current US$ against 123.35 billion BoP, current US$ in Germany as of 2024.
- What is the difference in net trade in goods and services between Germany and Ireland?
- 127.01 billion BoP, current US$, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Ireland?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Germany and Ireland rank globally for net trade in goods and services?
- Germany ranks 5th and Ireland ranks 2nd of 199 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as Net trade in goods and services (BoP, current US$). 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 current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.