Distribution of direct taxes paid by households as a percentage of in Ireland
Ireland: Distribution of direct taxes paid by households as a percentage of was 1.8% in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Distribution of direct taxes paid by households as a percentage of in Ireland, 2003–2020
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 1.8% for distribution of direct taxes paid by households as a percentage of in 2020. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
That represents a change of up 800.0% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, distribution of direct taxes paid by households as a percentage of in Ireland peaked at 1.8% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2003.
That places Ireland 25th out of 37 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Distribution of direct taxes paid by households as a percentage of in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 0.0% | — |
| 2004 | 0.0% | — |
| 2005 | 0.0% | — |
| 2006 | 0.0% | — |
| 2007 | 0.0% | — |
| 2008 | 0.0% | — |
| 2009 | 0.0% | — |
| 2010 | 0.0% | — |
| 2011 | 0.0% | — |
| 2012 | 0.0% | — |
| 2013 | 0.0% | — |
| 2014 | 0.0% | — |
| 2015 | 0.0% | — |
| 2016 | 0.0% | — |
| 2017 | 0.0% | — |
| 2018 | 0.0% | — |
| 2019 | 0.2% | — |
| 2020 | 1.8% | +800.0% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 1.8% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.5%, 33% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 1.8% is below the median for high income countries, which is 5.0%, 36% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 7 |
| 2010s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1 |
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 distribution of direct taxes paid by households as a percentage of in Ireland?
- Distribution of direct taxes paid by households as a percentage of in Ireland was 1.8% in 2020, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest distribution of direct taxes paid by households as a percentage of recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 1.8% in 2020.
- What is the lowest distribution of direct taxes paid by households as a percentage of recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2003.
- How does Ireland rank for distribution of direct taxes paid by households as a percentage of?
- Ireland ranks 25th out of 37 countries with data for 2020.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Distribution of direct taxes paid by households as a percentage of their gross income by income quintile - experimental statistics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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