Effect of taxes and social transfers on income quintile share ratio in Ireland
Ireland: Effect of taxes and social transfers on income quintile share ratio was 7.3 Ratio in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
7.3 Ratio
Change on year
up 7.4%
World rank
5th
of 45 countries
All-time high
90.8 Ratio
in 2013
All-time low
6.8 Ratio
in 2024
Years of data
16
2010–2025
Effect of taxes and social transfers on income quintile share ratio in Ireland, 2010–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Ratio.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 7.3 Ratio for effect of taxes and social transfers on income quintile share ratio in 2025.
That represents a change of up 7.4% on the previous year and down 78.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, effect of taxes and social transfers on income quintile share ratio in Ireland peaked at 90.8 Ratio in 2013 and was at its lowest, 6.8 Ratio, in 2024.
That places Ireland 5th 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 taxes and social transfers on income quintile share ratio in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.7 Ratio | — |
| 2011 | 83.2 Ratio | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 76.4 Ratio | -8.2% |
| 2013 | 90.8 Ratio | +18.8% |
| 2014 | 58.2 Ratio | -35.9% |
| 2015 | 34 Ratio | -41.6% |
| 2016 | 24.3 Ratio | -28.5% |
| 2017 | 20.4 Ratio | -16.0% |
| 2018 | 15.3 Ratio | -25.0% |
| 2019 | 14.7 Ratio | -3.9% |
| 2020 | 10.7 Ratio | -27.2% |
| 2021 | 11.1 Ratio | +3.7% |
| 2022 | 10 Ratio | -9.9% |
| 2023 | 8.9 Ratio | -11.0% |
| 2024 | 6.8 Ratio | -23.6% |
| 2025 | 7.3 Ratio | +7.4% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 7.3 Ratio is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.05 Ratio, 2.4× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 7.3 Ratio is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.2 Ratio, 2.3× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 50.1 Ratio | 14.7 Ratio | 90.8 Ratio | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.13 Ratio | 6.8 Ratio | 11.1 Ratio | 6 |
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 effect of taxes and social transfers on income quintile share ratio in Ireland?
- Effect of taxes and social transfers on income quintile share ratio in Ireland was 7.3 Ratio in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest effect of taxes and social transfers on income quintile share ratio recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 90.8 Ratio in 2013.
- What is the lowest effect of taxes and social transfers on income quintile share ratio recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.8 Ratio in 2024.
- How does Ireland rank for effect of taxes and social transfers on income quintile share ratio?
- Ireland ranks 5th out of 45 countries with data for 2025.
- Is effect of taxes and social transfers on income quintile share ratio rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 78.5%. 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 taxes and social transfers on income quintile share ratio S80/S20. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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