Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Ireland
Ireland: Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate was 4.86 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
4.86 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 32.4%
World rank
139th
of 187 countries
All-time high
22.72 % change on previous year
in 1975
All-time low
-9.1 % change on previous year
in 2009
Years of data
55
1971–2025
Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Ireland, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 4.86 % change on previous year for final consumption expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of down 32.4% on the previous year and up 40.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, final consumption expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Ireland peaked at 22.72 % change on previous year in 1975 and was at its lowest, -9.1 % change on previous year, in 2009.
That places Ireland 139th out of 187 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Ireland, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 14.06 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 16.43 % change on previous year | +16.9% |
| 1973 | 20.28 % change on previous year | +23.4% |
| 1974 | 18.35 % change on previous year | -9.5% |
| 1975 | 22.72 % change on previous year | +23.8% |
| 1976 | 22.43 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 1977 | 20.54 % change on previous year | -8.4% |
| 1978 | 18 % change on previous year | -12.4% |
| 1979 | 20.82 % change on previous year | +15.7% |
| 1980 | 21.48 % change on previous year | +3.2% |
| 1981 | 21.61 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 1982 | 9.23 % change on previous year | -57.3% |
| 1983 | 9.61 % change on previous year | +4.1% |
| 1984 | 8.97 % change on previous year | -6.7% |
| 1985 | 9.27 % change on previous year | +3.4% |
| 1986 | 6.83 % change on previous year | -26.3% |
| 1987 | 4.64 % change on previous year | -32.1% |
| 1988 | 6.28 % change on previous year | +35.4% |
| 1989 | 9.3 % change on previous year | +47.9% |
| 1990 | 5.02 % change on previous year | -46.0% |
| 1991 | 5.67 % change on previous year | +13.1% |
| 1992 | 6.53 % change on previous year | +15.1% |
| 1993 | 5.52 % change on previous year | -15.5% |
| 1994 | 7.02 % change on previous year | +27.2% |
| 1995 | 6.47 % change on previous year | -7.8% |
| 1996 | 9.36 % change on previous year | +44.7% |
| 1997 | 10.37 % change on previous year | +10.8% |
| 1998 | 12.06 % change on previous year | +16.2% |
| 1999 | 12.42 % change on previous year | +3.0% |
| 2000 | 15.41 % change on previous year | +24.1% |
| 2001 | 11.26 % change on previous year | -26.9% |
| 2002 | 10.29 % change on previous year | -8.6% |
| 2003 | 7.31 % change on previous year | -28.9% |
| 2004 | 6.29 % change on previous year | -14.0% |
| 2005 | 8.55 % change on previous year | +35.9% |
| 2006 | 9.22 % change on previous year | +7.8% |
| 2007 | 10.11 % change on previous year | +9.6% |
| 2008 | 2.69 % change on previous year | -73.4% |
| 2009 | -9.1 % change on previous year | -438.6% |
| 2010 | -3.3 % change on previous year | -63.7% |
| 2011 | 0.9878 % change on previous year | -129.9% |
| 2012 | -0.4738 % change on previous year | -148.0% |
| 2013 | 0.1614 % change on previous year | -134.1% |
| 2014 | 3.82 % change on previous year | +2268.2% |
| 2015 | 3.46 % change on previous year | -9.4% |
| 2016 | 4.82 % change on previous year | +39.2% |
| 2017 | 4.93 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 2018 | 7.08 % change on previous year | +43.6% |
| 2019 | 5.66 % change on previous year | -20.1% |
| 2020 | -3.82 % change on previous year | -167.5% |
| 2021 | 11.18 % change on previous year | -392.5% |
| 2022 | 15.74 % change on previous year | +40.8% |
| 2023 | 12.72 % change on previous year | -19.2% |
| 2024 | 7.19 % change on previous year | -43.4% |
| 2025 | 4.86 % change on previous year | -32.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 19.29 % change on previous year | 14.06 % change on previous year | 22.72 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 10.72 % change on previous year | 4.64 % change on previous year | 21.61 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.04 % change on previous year | 5.02 % change on previous year | 12.42 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.2 % change on previous year | -9.1 % change on previous year | 15.41 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.72 % change on previous year | -3.3 % change on previous year | 7.08 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.98 % change on previous year | -3.82 % change on previous year | 15.74 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 136 Slovakia 4.96 % change on previous year compare
- 137 Greece 4.94 % change on previous year compare
- 138 Central African Republic 4.87 % change on previous year compare
- 140 Mexico 4.86 % change on previous year compare
- 141 Libya 4.83 % change on previous year compare
- 142 Israel 4.72 % change on previous year compare
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- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 4.49 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 0.2231 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 29,364 current LCU per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 2.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 0.1861 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 24,486 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate 9.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.3646 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is final consumption expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Ireland?
- Final consumption expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Ireland was 4.86 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest final consumption expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 22.72 % change on previous year in 1975.
- What is the lowest final consumption expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.1 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does Ireland rank for final consumption expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Ireland ranks 139th out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is final consumption expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Final consumption expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Final consumption expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.