Gross public sector debt, Central Government, as a proportion of GDP in Ireland
Ireland: Gross public sector debt, Central Government, as a proportion of GDP was 40.2% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Gross public sector debt, Central Government, as a proportion of GDP in Ireland, 2000–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2024, gross public sector debt, central government, as a proportion of gdp in Ireland stood at 40.2%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.0% on the previous year and down 60.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross public sector debt, central government, as a proportion of gdp in Ireland peaked at 118.6% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 23.4%, in 2006.
That places Ireland 38th out of 53 countries with data for 2024, 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 public sector debt, Central Government, as a proportion of GDP in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 36.8% | — |
| 2001 | 33.2% | -9.8% |
| 2002 | 30.5% | -8.1% |
| 2003 | 29.5% | -3.4% |
| 2004 | 27.7% | -6.1% |
| 2005 | 25.8% | -6.6% |
| 2006 | 23.4% | -9.4% |
| 2007 | 23.7% | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 42.3% | +78.1% |
| 2009 | 61.3% | +44.9% |
| 2010 | 85.7% | +39.9% |
| 2011 | 109.3% | +27.5% |
| 2012 | 118.6% | +8.5% |
| 2013 | 117.5% | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 101.4% | -13.7% |
| 2015 | 74.1% | -26.9% |
| 2016 | 72.9% | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 65.7% | -9.8% |
| 2018 | 62.4% | -5.1% |
| 2019 | 57.2% | -8.4% |
| 2020 | 57.5% | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 53.1% | -7.6% |
| 2022 | 43.9% | -17.3% |
| 2023 | 43.2% | -1.6% |
| 2024 | 40.2% | -7.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 33.4% | 23.4% | 61.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 86.5% | 57.2% | 118.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 47.6% | 40.2% | 57.5% | 5 |
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 public sector debt, central government, as a proportion of gdp in Ireland?
- Gross public sector debt, central government, as a proportion of gdp in Ireland was 40.2% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest gross public sector debt, central government, as a proportion of gdp recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 118.6% in 2012.
- What is the lowest gross public sector debt, central government, as a proportion of gdp recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.4% in 2006.
- How does Ireland rank for gross public sector debt, central government, as a proportion of gdp?
- Ireland ranks 38th out of 53 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross public sector debt, central government, as a proportion of gdp rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Gross public sector debt, Central Government, as a proportion of GDP (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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