Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Ireland
Ireland: Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares was 1.46 trillion US dollar in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Ireland, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 1.46 trillion US dollar for direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.6% on the previous year and up 169.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Ireland peaked at 1.61 trillion US dollar in 2021 and was at its lowest, 87.69 billion US dollar, in 2005.
Ireland ranks 13th of 158 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Ireland, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 87.69 billion US dollar | — |
| 2006 | 108.47 billion US dollar | +23.7% |
| 2007 | 130.69 billion US dollar | +20.5% |
| 2008 | 139.69 billion US dollar | +6.9% |
| 2009 | 232.28 billion US dollar | +66.3% |
| 2010 | 266.36 billion US dollar | +14.7% |
| 2011 | 276.59 billion US dollar | +3.8% |
| 2012 | 357.02 billion US dollar | +29.1% |
| 2013 | 468.95 billion US dollar | +31.4% |
| 2014 | 540.64 billion US dollar | +15.3% |
| 2015 | 827.67 billion US dollar | +53.1% |
| 2016 | 806.78 billion US dollar | -2.5% |
| 2017 | 920.22 billion US dollar | +14.1% |
| 2018 | 877.55 billion US dollar | -4.6% |
| 2019 | 1.16 trillion US dollar | +32.1% |
| 2020 | 1.33 trillion US dollar | +14.4% |
| 2021 | 1.61 trillion US dollar | +21.2% |
| 2022 | 1.37 trillion US dollar | -14.8% |
| 2023 | 1.45 trillion US dollar | +5.8% |
| 2024 | 1.46 trillion US dollar | +0.6% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 1.46 trillion US dollar is above the median for high income countries, which is 58.89 billion US dollar, 24.8× the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 1.46 trillion US dollar is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 30.99 billion US dollar, 47.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 139.77 billion US dollar | 87.69 billion US dollar | 232.28 billion US dollar | 5 |
| 2010s | 650.09 billion US dollar | 266.36 billion US dollar | 1.16 trillion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.44 trillion US dollar | 1.33 trillion US dollar | 1.61 trillion US dollar | 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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 67.14 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.1102 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 12,444 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 4.82 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 103.44 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0079 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 893.09 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 7.57 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Ireland?
- Direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Ireland was 1.46 trillion US dollar in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 1.61 trillion US dollar in 2021.
- What is the lowest direct investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 87.69 billion US dollar in 2005.
- How does Ireland rank for direct investment, equity and investment fund shares?
- Ireland ranks 13th out of 158 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct investment, equity and investment fund shares rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 169.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.