GDP (current LCU) (UNICEF) in Ireland
Ireland: GDP (current LCU) (UNICEF) was 562.79 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
562.79 billion
Change on year
up 7.3%
World rank
40th
of 74 countries
All-time high
562.79 billion
in 2024
All-time low
906.30 million
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
GDP in Ireland, 1960–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, gdp in Ireland stood at 562.79 billion. That is the highest value across all 65 years on record.
That represents a change of up 7.3% on the previous year and up 180.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in Ireland peaked at 562.79 billion in 2024 and was at its lowest, 906.30 million, in 1960.
That places Ireland 40th out of 74 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current LCU) (UNICEF) in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 906.30 million | — |
| 1961 | 975.78 million | +7.7% |
| 1962 | 1.06 billion | +8.3% |
| 1963 | 1.14 billion | +7.5% |
| 1964 | 1.29 billion | +13.8% |
| 1965 | 1.38 billion | +6.5% |
| 1966 | 1.45 billion | +5.4% |
| 1967 | 1.58 billion | +9.2% |
| 1968 | 1.79 billion | +12.8% |
| 1969 | 2.06 billion | +15.5% |
| 1970 | 2.33 billion | +12.6% |
| 1971 | 2.66 billion | +14.4% |
| 1972 | 3.21 billion | +20.7% |
| 1973 | 3.88 billion | +20.7% |
| 1974 | 4.29 billion | +10.6% |
| 1975 | 5.44 billion | +26.9% |
| 1976 | 6.68 billion | +22.7% |
| 1977 | 8.19 billion | +22.6% |
| 1978 | 9.70 billion | +18.5% |
| 1979 | 11.37 billion | +17.2% |
| 1980 | 13.44 billion | +18.2% |
| 1981 | 16.31 billion | +21.3% |
| 1982 | 19.21 billion | +17.8% |
| 1983 | 21.22 billion | +10.4% |
| 1984 | 23.55 billion | +11.0% |
| 1985 | 25.54 billion | +8.4% |
| 1986 | 27.10 billion | +6.1% |
| 1987 | 28.98 billion | +7.0% |
| 1988 | 31.48 billion | +8.6% |
| 1989 | 35.15 billion | +11.7% |
| 1990 | 37.85 billion | +7.7% |
| 1991 | 39.28 billion | +3.8% |
| 1992 | 41.73 billion | +6.2% |
| 1993 | 45.07 billion | +8.0% |
| 1994 | 48.48 billion | +7.5% |
| 1995 | 54.76 billion | +13.0% |
| 1996 | 60.15 billion | +9.8% |
| 1997 | 69.40 billion | +15.4% |
| 1998 | 80.43 billion | +15.9% |
| 1999 | 92.79 billion | +15.4% |
| 2000 | 108.50 billion | +16.9% |
| 2001 | 122.09 billion | +12.5% |
| 2002 | 136.00 billion | +11.4% |
| 2003 | 145.58 billion | +7.0% |
| 2004 | 156.26 billion | +7.3% |
| 2005 | 170.31 billion | +9.0% |
| 2006 | 184.92 billion | +8.6% |
| 2007 | 197.07 billion | +6.6% |
| 2008 | 187.28 billion | -5.0% |
| 2009 | 169.52 billion | -9.5% |
| 2010 | 167.25 billion | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 173.12 billion | +3.5% |
| 2012 | 176.62 billion | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 182.91 billion | +3.6% |
| 2014 | 200.59 billion | +9.7% |
| 2015 | 272.28 billion | +35.7% |
| 2016 | 275.93 billion | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 308.37 billion | +11.8% |
| 2018 | 335.14 billion | +8.7% |
| 2019 | 363.75 billion | +8.5% |
| 2020 | 381.73 billion | +4.9% |
| 2021 | 448.44 billion | +17.5% |
| 2022 | 520.72 billion | +16.1% |
| 2023 | 524.73 billion | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 562.79 billion | +7.3% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 562.79 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 528.44 billion, 1.1× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 562.79 billion is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 591.53 billion, 95% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.36 billion | 906.30 million | 2.06 billion | 10 |
| 1970s | 5.77 billion | 2.33 billion | 11.37 billion | 10 |
| 1980s | 24.20 billion | 13.44 billion | 35.15 billion | 10 |
| 1990s | 56.99 billion | 37.85 billion | 92.79 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 157.75 billion | 108.50 billion | 197.07 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 245.60 billion | 167.25 billion | 363.75 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 487.68 billion | 381.73 billion | 562.79 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More economy & growth data for Ireland
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- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.52 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 7.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0082 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 1,078 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 2.06 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 787.03 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 2.45 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp in Ireland?
- Gdp in Ireland was 562.79 billion in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 562.79 billion in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 906.30 million in 1960.
- How does Ireland rank for gdp?
- Ireland ranks 40th out of 74 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 180.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of GDP (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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