Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Ireland
Ireland: Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre was 10.00 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
10.00 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
Change on year
down 8.4%
World rank
27th
of 181 countries
All-time high
10.92 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
in 2022
All-time low
323,671 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Ireland, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 10.00 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in 2023.
The figure is down 8.4% on the previous year and up 138.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Ireland peaked at 10.92 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2022 and was at its lowest, 323,671 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, in 1961.
That places Ireland 27th out of 181 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Ireland, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 323,671 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 331,772 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 1963 | 347,236 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 1964 | 357,789 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1965 | 362,912 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 1966 | 368,897 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 1967 | 390,862 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 1968 | 420,974 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.7% |
| 1969 | 441,408 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 1970 | 448,143 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 1971 | 463,596 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 1972 | 499,040 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 1973 | 527,900 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 1974 | 541,186 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 1975 | 567,978 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 1976 | 592,935 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 1977 | 651,261 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.8% |
| 1978 | 713,652 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.6% |
| 1979 | 751,122 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 1980 | 786,285 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 1981 | 798,048 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 1982 | 805,316 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 1983 | 790,357 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -1.9% |
| 1984 | 806,944 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 1985 | 809,293 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 1986 | 859,165 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.2% |
| 1987 | 918,328 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 1988 | 956,129 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 1989 | 1.02 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 1990 | 1.10 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 1991 | 1.12 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 1992 | 1.19 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 1993 | 1.27 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 1994 | 1.33 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 1995 | 1.51 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +14.0% |
| 1996 | 1.63 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 1997 | 1.83 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +11.7% |
| 1998 | 2.00 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.6% |
| 1999 | 2.19 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.5% |
| 2000 | 2.46 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +12.1% |
| 2001 | 2.64 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 2002 | 2.99 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +13.1% |
| 2003 | 3.25 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.6% |
| 2004 | 3.43 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 2005 | 3.74 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.2% |
| 2006 | 3.81 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 2007 | 4.22 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +10.6% |
| 2008 | 4.01 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -4.8% |
| 2009 | 3.91 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -2.7% |
| 2010 | 3.96 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 2011 | 4.11 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 2012 | 4.15 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 2013 | 4.19 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 2014 | 4.57 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.1% |
| 2015 | 6.04 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +32.4% |
| 2016 | 6.39 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 2017 | 6.99 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.4% |
| 2018 | 7.28 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 2019 | 8.37 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +14.9% |
| 2020 | 8.83 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 2021 | 9.96 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +12.9% |
| 2022 | 10.92 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.6% |
| 2023 | 10.00 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -8.4% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 10.00 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre is above the median for high income countries, which is 5.60 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, 1.8× the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 10.00 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.36 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, 4.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 371,725 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 323,671 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 441,408 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 575,681 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 448,143 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 751,122 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 854,788 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 786,285 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 1.02 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.52 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 1.10 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 2.19 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.45 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 2.46 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 4.22 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.61 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 3.96 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 8.37 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.93 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 8.83 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10.92 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 24 British Virgin Islands 10.62 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 25 Bangladesh 10.47 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 26 Italy 10.16 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 28 Denmark 9.80 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 29 Curacao 9.37 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 30 Trinidad and Tobago 8.25 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre 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$), annual growth rate 7.57 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Ireland?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Ireland was 10.00 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 10.92 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 323,671 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Ireland rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre?
- Ireland ranks 27th out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 138.9%. 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 Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross domestic product (GDP) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Gross domestic product (GDP) Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.