Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), per capita (capita) in Ireland
Ireland: Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), per capita (capita) was 29,261 current US$ per person in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), per capita in Ireland, 1970–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current US$ per person.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation (current us$), per capita in Ireland is 29,261 current US$ per person, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 49.4% on the previous year and up 87.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation (current us$), per capita in Ireland peaked at 43,541 current US$ per person in 2019 and was at its lowest, 334.07 current US$ per person, in 1970.
That places Ireland 2nd out of 181 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), per capita (capita) in Ireland, year by year
| Year | current US$ per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 334.07 current US$ per person | — |
| 1971 | 398.13 current US$ per person | +19.2% |
| 1972 | 486.67 current US$ per person | +22.2% |
| 1973 | 605.02 current US$ per person | +24.3% |
| 1974 | 612.53 current US$ per person | +1.2% |
| 1975 | 667.72 current US$ per person | +9.0% |
| 1976 | 721.65 current US$ per person | +8.1% |
| 1977 | 838.53 current US$ per person | +16.2% |
| 1978 | 1,203 current US$ per person | +43.4% |
| 1979 | 1,636 current US$ per person | +36.0% |
| 1980 | 1,801 current US$ per person | +10.1% |
| 1981 | 1,754 current US$ per person | -2.6% |
| 1982 | 1,614 current US$ per person | -8.0% |
| 1983 | 1,352 current US$ per person | -16.2% |
| 1984 | 1,205 current US$ per person | -10.8% |
| 1985 | 1,131 current US$ per person | -6.2% |
| 1986 | 1,441 current US$ per person | +27.5% |
| 1987 | 1,609 current US$ per person | +11.6% |
| 1988 | 1,832 current US$ per person | +13.8% |
| 1989 | 1,992 current US$ per person | +8.8% |
| 1990 | 2,696 current US$ per person | +35.3% |
| 1991 | 2,478 current US$ per person | -8.1% |
| 1992 | 2,719 current US$ per person | +9.7% |
| 1993 | 2,332 current US$ per person | -14.3% |
| 1994 | 2,701 current US$ per person | +15.8% |
| 1995 | 3,462 current US$ per person | +28.2% |
| 1996 | 4,130 current US$ per person | +19.3% |
| 1997 | 4,746 current US$ per person | +14.9% |
| 1998 | 5,473 current US$ per person | +15.3% |
| 1999 | 6,363 current US$ per person | +16.3% |
| 2000 | 6,252 current US$ per person | -1.7% |
| 2001 | 6,770 current US$ per person | +8.3% |
| 2002 | 7,716 current US$ per person | +14.0% |
| 2003 | 10,264 current US$ per person | +33.0% |
| 2004 | 12,870 current US$ per person | +25.4% |
| 2005 | 15,193 current US$ per person | +18.0% |
| 2006 | 16,835 current US$ per person | +10.8% |
| 2007 | 17,625 current US$ per person | +4.7% |
| 2008 | 15,241 current US$ per person | -13.5% |
| 2009 | 11,033 current US$ per person | -27.6% |
| 2010 | 8,554 current US$ per person | -22.5% |
| 2011 | 8,716 current US$ per person | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 9,622 current US$ per person | +10.4% |
| 2013 | 9,602 current US$ per person | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 11,553 current US$ per person | +20.3% |
| 2015 | 15,601 current US$ per person | +35.0% |
| 2016 | 21,875 current US$ per person | +40.2% |
| 2017 | 23,435 current US$ per person | +7.1% |
| 2018 | 22,543 current US$ per person | -3.8% |
| 2019 | 43,541 current US$ per person | +93.1% |
| 2020 | 35,806 current US$ per person | -17.8% |
| 2021 | 22,913 current US$ per person | -36.0% |
| 2022 | 22,242 current US$ per person | -2.9% |
| 2023 | 26,585 current US$ per person | +19.5% |
| 2024 | 19,585 current US$ per person | -26.3% |
| 2025 | 29,261 current US$ per person | +49.4% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 29,261 current US$ per person is above the median for high income countries, which is 8,868 current US$ per person, 3.3× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 29,261 current US$ per person is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6,025 current US$ per person, 4.9× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 750.28 current US$ per person | 334.07 current US$ per person | 1,636 current US$ per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,573 current US$ per person | 1,131 current US$ per person | 1,992 current US$ per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,710 current US$ per person | 2,332 current US$ per person | 6,363 current US$ per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 11,980 current US$ per person | 6,252 current US$ per person | 17,625 current US$ per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 17,504 current US$ per person | 8,554 current US$ per person | 43,541 current US$ per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 26,065 current US$ per person | 19,585 current US$ per person | 35,806 current US$ per person | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 1 Switzerland 29,836 current US$ per person compare
- 3 Iceland 26,214 current US$ per person compare
- 4 Norway 22,115 current US$ per person compare
- 5 Luxembourg 22,050 current US$ per person compare
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)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0048 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation (current us$), per capita in Ireland?
- Gross fixed capital formation (current us$), per capita in Ireland was 29,261 current US$ per person in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation (current us$), per capita recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 43,541 current US$ per person in 2019.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation (current us$), per capita recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 334.07 current US$ per person in 1970.
- How does Ireland rank for gross fixed capital formation (current us$), per capita?
- Ireland ranks 2nd out of 181 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation (current us$), per capita rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 87.6%. 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 fixed capital formation (current US$), per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross fixed capital formation (current US$) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross fixed capital formation (current US$) ÷ Population, total
Computed from
- Gross fixed capital formation Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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About this data
Gross fixed capital formation (current US$) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.