Ireland vs Malta: Trade in services as share of GDP

Ireland
162.9%
in 2024
Malta
169.4%
in 2024
Ireland rank
3rd
Malta rank
2nd

Trade in services as share of GDP over time

  • Ireland
  • Malta
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How they compare

Malta currently reports 169.4% against 162.9% in Ireland, a difference of 6.5%.

Across all 20 years both countries report, Malta has been ahead every year.

Ireland ranks 3rd and Malta ranks 2nd of 198 countries.

Malta has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Malta Difference Ahead
2000s 67.9% 161.4% 93.5% Malta
2010s 119.4% 194.5% 75.0% Malta
2020s 153.1% 175.2% 22.2% Malta

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher trade in services as share of gdp, Ireland or Malta?
Malta, at 169.4% against 162.9% in Ireland as of 2024.
What is the difference in trade in services as share of gdp between Ireland and Malta?
6.5%, with Malta ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Malta?
20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
How do Ireland and Malta rank globally for trade in services as share of gdp?
Ireland ranks 3rd and Malta ranks 2nd of 198 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund (IMF), OECD, and World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Trade in services as share of GDP. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Trade in services as share of GDP
Unit
% of GDP
Source
International Monetary Fund (IMF), OECD, and World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
198 places, 7,683 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed

Total services trade (exports and imports) divided by gross domestic product (GDP).