Communications, computer, etc. in Ireland
Ireland: Communications, computer, etc. was 84.3% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Communications, computer, etc. in Ireland, 2005–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in % of service imports, BoP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for communications, computer, etc. in Ireland is 84.3%, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.5% on the previous year and up 3.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, communications, computer, etc. in Ireland peaked at 88.1% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 59.1%, in 2006.
That places Ireland 1st out of 198 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 20 years of available data.
Communications, computer, etc. in Ireland, year by year
| Year | % of service imports, BoP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 72.8% | — |
| 2006 | 59.1% | -18.9% |
| 2007 | 70.7% | +19.6% |
| 2008 | 73.6% | +4.1% |
| 2009 | 76.0% | +3.3% |
| 2010 | 77.8% | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 79.3% | +2.0% |
| 2012 | 77.1% | -2.8% |
| 2013 | 80.5% | +4.4% |
| 2014 | 81.2% | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 84.3% | +3.8% |
| 2016 | 85.8% | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 85.3% | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 82.5% | -3.3% |
| 2019 | 87.6% | +6.2% |
| 2020 | 88.1% | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 84.7% | -3.9% |
| 2022 | 82.9% | -2.0% |
| 2023 | 83.0% | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 84.3% | +1.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 70.4% | 59.1% | 76.0% | 5 |
| 2010s | 82.1% | 77.1% | 87.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 84.6% | 82.9% | 88.1% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More economy & growth data for Ireland
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.96 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.52 Percent per annum (2029)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 39.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.1679 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per capita 22,090 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate 15.82 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9989 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per capita 131,451 current US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate 10.94 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.884 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is communications, computer, etc. in Ireland?
- Communications, computer, etc. in Ireland was 84.3% in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 88.1% in 2020.
- What is the lowest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 59.1% in 2006.
- How does Ireland rank for communications, computer, etc.?
- Ireland ranks 1st out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is communications, computer, etc. rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Communications, computer, information, and other services cover international telecommunications; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; personal, cultural, and recreational services; manufacturing services on physical inputs owned by others; and maintenance and repair services and government services not included elsewhere. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service imports which are services provided by non-residents to residents.