Effect of social transfers on income quintile share ratio S80/S20 in Ireland
Ireland: Effect of social transfers on income quintile share ratio S80/S20 was 5.6 Ratio in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
5.6 Ratio
Change on year
up 12.0%
World rank
4th
of 45 countries
All-time high
88.9 Ratio
in 2013
All-time low
5 Ratio
in 2024
Years of data
16
2010–2025
Effect of social transfers on income quintile share ratio S80/S20 in Ireland, 2010–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Ratio.
Analysis
In 2025, effect of social transfers on income quintile share ratio s80/s20 in Ireland stood at 5.6 Ratio.
The figure is up 12.0% on the previous year and down 82.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, effect of social transfers on income quintile share ratio s80/s20 in Ireland peaked at 88.9 Ratio in 2013 and was at its lowest, 5 Ratio, in 2024.
That places Ireland 4th out of 45 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Effect of social transfers on income quintile share ratio S80/S20 in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.1 Ratio | — |
| 2011 | 81.4 Ratio | -0.9% |
| 2012 | 74.6 Ratio | -8.4% |
| 2013 | 88.9 Ratio | +19.2% |
| 2014 | 56.1 Ratio | -36.9% |
| 2015 | 32.2 Ratio | -42.6% |
| 2016 | 22.4 Ratio | -30.4% |
| 2017 | 18.6 Ratio | -17.0% |
| 2018 | 13.1 Ratio | -29.6% |
| 2019 | 13.1 Ratio | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 9.1 Ratio | -30.5% |
| 2021 | 9.5 Ratio | +4.4% |
| 2022 | 8.4 Ratio | -11.6% |
| 2023 | 7.1 Ratio | -15.5% |
| 2024 | 5 Ratio | -29.6% |
| 2025 | 5.6 Ratio | +12.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 48.25 Ratio | 13.1 Ratio | 88.9 Ratio | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.45 Ratio | 5 Ratio | 9.5 Ratio | 6 |
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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 effect of social transfers on income quintile share ratio s80/s20 in Ireland?
- Effect of social transfers on income quintile share ratio s80/s20 in Ireland was 5.6 Ratio in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest effect of social transfers on income quintile share ratio s80/s20 recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 88.9 Ratio in 2013.
- What is the lowest effect of social transfers on income quintile share ratio s80/s20 recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 5 Ratio in 2024.
- How does Ireland rank for effect of social transfers on income quintile share ratio s80/s20?
- Ireland ranks 4th out of 45 countries with data for 2025.
- Is effect of social transfers on income quintile share ratio s80/s20 rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 82.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Effect of social transfers on income quintile share ratio S80/S20. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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