Gross national expenditure in Ireland
Ireland: Gross national expenditure was 379.31 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
379.31 billion current LCU
Change on year
up 16.8%
World rank
117th
of 186 countries
All-time high
379.31 billion current LCU
in 2025
All-time low
2.57 billion current LCU
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Gross national expenditure in Ireland, 1970–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, gross national expenditure in Ireland stood at 379.31 billion current LCU. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
That represents a change of up 16.8% on the previous year and up 99.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national expenditure in Ireland peaked at 379.31 billion current LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 2.57 billion current LCU, in 1970.
That places Ireland 117th out of 186 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.
Gross national expenditure in Ireland, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2.57 billion current LCU | — |
| 1971 | 2.92 billion current LCU | +13.6% |
| 1972 | 3.46 billion current LCU | +18.5% |
| 1973 | 4.23 billion current LCU | +22.3% |
| 1974 | 5.02 billion current LCU | +18.7% |
| 1975 | 5.91 billion current LCU | +17.7% |
| 1976 | 7.37 billion current LCU | +24.8% |
| 1977 | 9.12 billion current LCU | +23.7% |
| 1978 | 10.88 billion current LCU | +19.3% |
| 1979 | 13.49 billion current LCU | +24.0% |
| 1980 | 15.58 billion current LCU | +15.5% |
| 1981 | 19.03 billion current LCU | +22.1% |
| 1982 | 21.06 billion current LCU | +10.7% |
| 1983 | 22.31 billion current LCU | +5.9% |
| 1984 | 24.16 billion current LCU | +8.3% |
| 1985 | 25.66 billion current LCU | +6.2% |
| 1986 | 27.05 billion current LCU | +5.4% |
| 1987 | 27.94 billion current LCU | +3.3% |
| 1988 | 29.68 billion current LCU | +6.2% |
| 1989 | 33.30 billion current LCU | +12.2% |
| 1990 | 36.32 billion current LCU | +9.1% |
| 1991 | 37.49 billion current LCU | +3.2% |
| 1992 | 38.65 billion current LCU | +3.1% |
| 1993 | 40.43 billion current LCU | +4.6% |
| 1994 | 43.81 billion current LCU | +8.4% |
| 1995 | 48.46 billion current LCU | +10.6% |
| 1996 | 54.05 billion current LCU | +11.5% |
| 1997 | 61.45 billion current LCU | +13.7% |
| 1998 | 70.95 billion current LCU | +15.5% |
| 1999 | 80.83 billion current LCU | +13.9% |
| 2000 | 93.50 billion current LCU | +15.7% |
| 2001 | 104.06 billion current LCU | +11.3% |
| 2002 | 114.85 billion current LCU | +10.4% |
| 2003 | 125.58 billion current LCU | +9.3% |
| 2004 | 136.18 billion current LCU | +8.4% |
| 2005 | 153.28 billion current LCU | +12.6% |
| 2006 | 170.01 billion current LCU | +10.9% |
| 2007 | 179.90 billion current LCU | +5.8% |
| 2008 | 171.74 billion current LCU | -4.5% |
| 2009 | 148.53 billion current LCU | -13.5% |
| 2010 | 139.27 billion current LCU | -6.2% |
| 2011 | 141.05 billion current LCU | +1.3% |
| 2012 | 146.04 billion current LCU | +3.5% |
| 2013 | 144.68 billion current LCU | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 159.34 billion current LCU | +10.1% |
| 2015 | 190.35 billion current LCU | +19.5% |
| 2016 | 223.39 billion current LCU | +17.4% |
| 2017 | 236.20 billion current LCU | +5.7% |
| 2018 | 234.97 billion current LCU | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 343.84 billion current LCU | +46.3% |
| 2020 | 305.41 billion current LCU | -11.2% |
| 2021 | 262.07 billion current LCU | -14.2% |
| 2022 | 302.94 billion current LCU | +15.6% |
| 2023 | 347.03 billion current LCU | +14.6% |
| 2024 | 324.75 billion current LCU | -6.4% |
| 2025 | 379.31 billion current LCU | +16.8% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 379.31 billion current LCU is below the median for high income countries, which is 501.74 billion current LCU, 76% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 379.31 billion current LCU is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 577.26 billion current LCU, 66% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.50 billion current LCU | 2.57 billion current LCU | 13.49 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 24.58 billion current LCU | 15.58 billion current LCU | 33.30 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 51.25 billion current LCU | 36.32 billion current LCU | 80.83 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 139.76 billion current LCU | 93.50 billion current LCU | 179.90 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 195.91 billion current LCU | 139.27 billion current LCU | 343.84 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 320.25 billion current LCU | 262.07 billion current LCU | 379.31 billion current LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
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 in Ireland?
- Gross national expenditure in Ireland was 379.31 billion current LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross national expenditure recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 379.31 billion current LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross national expenditure recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.57 billion current LCU in 1970.
- How does Ireland rank for gross national expenditure?
- Ireland ranks 117th out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross national expenditure rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 99.3%. 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 national expenditure (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross national expenditure is the sum of household final consumption expenditure, general government final consumption expenditure, and gross capital formation. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.