Gross capital formation in Ireland
Ireland: Gross capital formation was 117.77 billion constant LCU in 2025. β Volatile
Gross capital formation in Ireland, 1970β2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross capital formation in Ireland is 117.77 billion constant LCU, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 39.8% on the previous year and up 53.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Ireland peaked at 190.45 billion constant LCU in 2019 and was at its lowest, 8.49 billion constant LCU, in 1970.
That places Ireland 91st out of 169 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11.16 billion constant LCU | 8.49 billion constant LCU | 15.82 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 13.24 billion constant LCU | 11.39 billion constant LCU | 15.38 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 20.01 billion constant LCU | 13.19 billion constant LCU | 31.79 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 44.11 billion constant LCU | 33.92 billion constant LCU | 56.14 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 77.27 billion constant LCU | 33.56 billion constant LCU | 190.45 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 114.88 billion constant LCU | 84.22 billion constant LCU | 162.58 billion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 88 Singapore 145.84 billion constant LCU compare
- 89 Belgium 123.12 billion constant LCU compare
- 90 Lebanon 123.03 billion constant LCU compare
- 92 Guatemala 112.33 billion constant LCU compare
- 93 Central African Republic 110.67 billion constant LCU compare
- 94 Comoros 100.52 billion constant LCU 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)
- Special drawing rights per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 1.06 (1998)
- Domestic currency per Special drawing rights (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.9467 (1998)
- Domestic currency per US dollar (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.6724 (1998)
- US dollar per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 1.49 (1998)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd, annual growth rate 12.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd, per unit of GDP 0.7935 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd, per capita 104,417 units per person (2025)
- Manufacturing value added to gdp, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Ireland?
- Gross capital formation in Ireland was 117.77 billion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 190.45 billion constant LCU in 2019.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.49 billion constant LCU in 1970.
- How does Ireland rank for gross capital formation?
- Ireland ranks 91st out of 169 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross capital formation (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.