Gross national expenditure (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Ireland
Ireland: Gross national expenditure (constant LCU), per square kilometre was 4.29 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
4.29 million constant LCU per square kilometre
Change on year
up 8.0%
World rank
98th
of 165 countries
All-time high
4.93 million constant LCU per square kilometre
in 2019
All-time low
555,050 constant LCU per square kilometre
in 1970
Years of data
54
1970–2023
Gross national expenditure (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Ireland, 1970–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per square kilometre.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 4.29 million constant LCU per square kilometre for gross national expenditure (constant lcu), per square kilometre in 2023.
That represents a change of up 8.0% on the previous year and up 87.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national expenditure (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Ireland peaked at 4.93 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2019 and was at its lowest, 555,050 constant LCU per square kilometre, in 1970.
That places Ireland 98th out of 165 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross national expenditure (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Ireland, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 555,050 constant LCU per square kilometre | — |
| 1971 | 577,516 constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 1972 | 622,370 constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.8% |
| 1973 | 678,984 constant LCU per square kilometre | +9.1% |
| 1974 | 693,792 constant LCU per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 1975 | 671,984 constant LCU per square kilometre | -3.1% |
| 1976 | 709,479 constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 1977 | 765,952 constant LCU per square kilometre | +8.0% |
| 1978 | 836,001 constant LCU per square kilometre | +9.1% |
| 1979 | 896,869 constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.3% |
| 1980 | 876,197 constant LCU per square kilometre | -2.3% |
| 1981 | 903,173 constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 1982 | 884,271 constant LCU per square kilometre | -2.1% |
| 1983 | 863,622 constant LCU per square kilometre | -2.3% |
| 1984 | 872,479 constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 1985 | 881,198 constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 1986 | 891,219 constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 1987 | 886,287 constant LCU per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 1988 | 902,729 constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 1989 | 967,374 constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 1990 | 1.03 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 1991 | 1.03 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -0.0% |
| 1992 | 1.03 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 1993 | 1.04 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 1994 | 1.10 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 1995 | 1.18 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 1996 | 1.28 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +8.3% |
| 1997 | 1.40 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +9.7% |
| 1998 | 1.54 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +9.9% |
| 1999 | 1.67 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +8.7% |
| 2000 | 1.82 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +9.0% |
| 2001 | 1.92 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 2002 | 2.02 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 2003 | 2.11 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 2004 | 2.20 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 2005 | 2.41 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +9.6% |
| 2006 | 2.58 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.8% |
| 2007 | 2.69 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 2008 | 2.58 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -3.8% |
| 2009 | 2.36 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -8.6% |
| 2010 | 2.27 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 2.28 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 2012 | 2.33 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 2.29 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -1.9% |
| 2014 | 2.50 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +9.1% |
| 2015 | 2.94 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +17.9% |
| 2016 | 3.43 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +16.4% |
| 2017 | 3.56 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 2018 | 3.48 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -2.4% |
| 2019 | 4.93 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +41.9% |
| 2020 | 4.43 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -10.1% |
| 2021 | 3.69 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -16.8% |
| 2022 | 3.97 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.8% |
| 2023 | 4.29 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +8.0% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 4.29 million constant LCU per square kilometre is below the median for high income countries, which is 6.86 million constant LCU per square kilometre, 62% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 4.29 million constant LCU per square kilometre is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4.95 million constant LCU per square kilometre, 87% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross national expenditure (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Ireland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +41.9% | 3.48 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 4.93 million constant LCU per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 700,800 constant LCU per square kilometre | 555,050 constant LCU per square kilometre | 896,869 constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 892,855 constant LCU per square kilometre | 863,622 constant LCU per square kilometre | 967,374 constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.23 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 1.03 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 1.67 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.27 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 1.82 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 2.69 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.00 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 2.27 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 4.93 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.10 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 3.69 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 4.43 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 95 France 4.79 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 96 Malaysia 4.58 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 97 Algeria 4.41 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 99 Eswatini 4.06 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 100 South Africa 3.89 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 101 Palestine 3.73 million constant LCU 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 national expenditure (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Ireland?
- Gross national expenditure (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Ireland was 4.29 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross national expenditure (constant lcu), per square kilometre recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 4.93 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2019.
- What is the lowest gross national expenditure (constant lcu), per square kilometre recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 555,050 constant LCU per square kilometre in 1970.
- How does Ireland rank for gross national expenditure (constant lcu), per square kilometre?
- Ireland ranks 98th out of 165 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross national expenditure (constant lcu), per square kilometre rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 87.4%. 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 Gross national expenditure (constant LCU), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross national expenditure (constant LCU) 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 national expenditure (constant LCU) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Gross national expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- 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 national expenditure (constant LCU) 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.