Germany vs Ireland: Net trade in goods
Net trade in goods over time
- Germany
- Ireland
How they compare
Germany currently reports 206.91 billion BoP, current US$ against 190.99 billion BoP, current US$ in Ireland, a difference of 15.91 billion BoP, current US$.
That makes Germany's figure about 1.1 times Ireland's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 20 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Germany ahead.
Germany ranks 2nd and Ireland ranks 3rd of 199 countries.
Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 222.53 billion BoP, current US$ | 43.68 billion BoP, current US$ | 178.85 billion BoP, current US$ | Germany |
| 2010s | 259.11 billion BoP, current US$ | 88.99 billion BoP, current US$ | 170.12 billion BoP, current US$ | Germany |
| 2020s | 211.86 billion BoP, current US$ | 187.37 billion BoP, current US$ | 24.49 billion BoP, current US$ | Germany |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher net trade in goods, Germany or Ireland?
- Germany, at 206.91 billion BoP, current US$ against 190.99 billion BoP, current US$ in Ireland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in net trade in goods between Germany and Ireland?
- 15.91 billion BoP, current US$, with Germany ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Ireland?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Germany and Ireland rank globally for net trade in goods?
- Germany ranks 2nd and Ireland ranks 3rd of 199 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as Net trade in goods (BoP, current US$). 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 is the difference between the exports and imports of goods. 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.