FDI by counterpart area and by economic activity, BMD4 and historical in Ireland
Ireland: FDI by counterpart area and by economic activity, BMD4 and historical was -5,955 Reported currency in 2024. ◆ Volatile
FDI by counterpart area and by economic activity, BMD4 and historical in Ireland, 2005–2024
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Reported currency.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fdi by counterpart area and by economic activity, bmd4 and historical in Ireland is -5,955 Reported currency, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 88.1% on the previous year and down 152.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fdi by counterpart area and by economic activity, bmd4 and historical in Ireland peaked at 61,389 Reported currency in 2022 and was at its lowest, -50,043 Reported currency, in 2023.
That places Ireland 22nd out of 24 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
FDI by counterpart area and by economic activity, BMD4 and historical in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Reported currency | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -1,076 Reported currency | — |
| 2006 | -119 Reported currency | -88.9% |
| 2007 | 8,815 Reported currency | -7507.6% |
| 2008 | 5,512 Reported currency | -37.5% |
| 2009 | 6,920 Reported currency | +25.5% |
| 2010 | 7,292 Reported currency | +5.4% |
| 2011 | 7,134 Reported currency | -2.2% |
| 2013 | 6,882 Reported currency | -3.5% |
| 2014 | 11,256 Reported currency | +63.6% |
| 2015 | 9,198 Reported currency | -18.3% |
| 2016 | 7,843 Reported currency | -14.7% |
| 2017 | 12,912 Reported currency | +64.6% |
| 2018 | 10,210 Reported currency | -20.9% |
| 2019 | 12,896 Reported currency | +26.3% |
| 2020 | 19,867 Reported currency | +54.1% |
| 2021 | 33,861 Reported currency | +70.4% |
| 2022 | 61,389 Reported currency | +81.3% |
| 2023 | -50,043 Reported currency | -181.5% |
| 2024 | -5,955 Reported currency | -88.1% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's -5,955 Reported currency is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 499.28 Reported currency. (18 countries reporting)
- Ireland's -5,955 Reported currency is below the median for high income countries, which is 763.31 Reported currency. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where FDI by counterpart area and by economic activity, BMD4 and historical in Ireland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +7507.6% | -119 Reported currency | 8,815 Reported currency |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,010 Reported currency | -1,076 Reported currency | 8,815 Reported currency | 5 |
| 2010s | 9,514 Reported currency | 6,882 Reported currency | 12,912 Reported currency | 9 |
| 2020s | 11,824 Reported currency | -50,043 Reported currency | 61,389 Reported currency | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 19 New Zealand -885.82 Reported currency compare
- 20 Austria -975 Reported currency compare
- 21 Iceland -2,460 Reported currency compare
- 23 Denmark -10,831 Reported currency compare
- 24 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland -28,551 Reported currency compare
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 fdi by counterpart area and by economic activity, bmd4 and historical in Ireland?
- Fdi by counterpart area and by economic activity, bmd4 and historical in Ireland was -5,955 Reported currency in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest fdi by counterpart area and by economic activity, bmd4 and historical recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 61,389 Reported currency in 2022.
- What is the lowest fdi by counterpart area and by economic activity, bmd4 and historical recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was -50,043 Reported currency in 2023.
- How does Ireland rank for fdi by counterpart area and by economic activity, bmd4 and historical?
- Ireland ranks 22nd out of 24 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fdi by counterpart area and by economic activity, bmd4 and historical rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 152.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of FDI by counterpart area and by economic activity, BMD4 and historical BMD3 — FDI financial flows - reinvestment of earnings. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset FDI by counterpart area and by economic activity, BMD4 and historical BMD3 includes long time series of FDI statistics by partner country and by industry. It uses available BMD4 series and combines them with BMD3 historical series (from the unrevised OECD FDI datasets according to BMD3) as far back as 2005 and identifies breaks in series.For selected countries, breaks in series were removed as there was no significant impact of BMD4 implementation. In this dataset, inward and outward FDI flows, positions and income include resident SPEs when they exist (unless otherwise stated, see metadata attached at the reporting country level); and they are allocated to the immediate counterpart country (unless otherwise specified, see metadata attached at the reporting country level). Inward and outward FDI statistics in this datset are presented on a directional basis (unless otherwise stated, see metadata attached at the reporting country level); they are measured in USD millions, in millions of national currency and as a share of total (for FDI positions only). In 2014, many countries implemented the latest international standards for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) statistics: the OECD’s Benchmark Definition of FDI, 4th edition (BMD4); and the IMF’s Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, 6th edition (BPM6) This OECD database was launched in March 2015 which includes the data series reported by national experts according to BMD4. The data are for the most part based on balance of payments statistics published by Central Banks and Statistical Offices following the recommendations of the IMF’s BPM6 and the OECD’s BMD4. However, some of the data relate to other sources such as notifications or approvals.