Gross savings in Ireland
Ireland: Gross savings was 212.36 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Gross savings in Ireland, 2005–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, gross savings in Ireland stood at 212.36 billion current US$. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.7% on the previous year and up 212.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross savings in Ireland peaked at 212.36 billion current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 36.52 billion current US$, in 2009.
Ireland ranks 22nd of 178 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross savings in Ireland, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 57.31 billion current US$ | — |
| 2006 | 63.60 billion current US$ | +11.0% |
| 2007 | 64.69 billion current US$ | +1.7% |
| 2008 | 51.91 billion current US$ | -19.7% |
| 2009 | 36.52 billion current US$ | -29.6% |
| 2010 | 38.23 billion current US$ | +4.7% |
| 2011 | 39.72 billion current US$ | +3.9% |
| 2012 | 37.92 billion current US$ | -4.5% |
| 2013 | 53.22 billion current US$ | +40.3% |
| 2014 | 68.07 billion current US$ | +27.9% |
| 2015 | 98.60 billion current US$ | +44.8% |
| 2016 | 106.12 billion current US$ | +7.6% |
| 2017 | 121.50 billion current US$ | +14.5% |
| 2018 | 129.57 billion current US$ | +6.6% |
| 2019 | 136.69 billion current US$ | +5.5% |
| 2020 | 150.84 billion current US$ | +10.3% |
| 2021 | 185.36 billion current US$ | +22.9% |
| 2022 | 176.32 billion current US$ | -4.9% |
| 2023 | 193.55 billion current US$ | +9.8% |
| 2024 | 212.36 billion current US$ | +9.7% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 212.36 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 58.75 billion current US$, 3.6× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 212.36 billion current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 24.45 billion current US$, 8.7× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 54.81 billion current US$ | 36.52 billion current US$ | 64.69 billion current US$ | 5 |
| 2010s | 82.96 billion current US$ | 37.92 billion current US$ | 136.69 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 183.69 billion current US$ | 150.84 billion current US$ | 212.36 billion current US$ | 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$), annual growth rate 7.57 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross savings in Ireland?
- Gross savings in Ireland was 212.36 billion current US$ in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross savings recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 212.36 billion current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest gross savings recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.52 billion current US$ in 2009.
- How does Ireland rank for gross savings?
- Ireland ranks 22nd out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross savings rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 212.0%. 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 Offices (NSOs), published as part of Gross savings (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Savings is an amount that represents the part of disposable income (adjusted for the change in pension entitlements) that is not spent on final consumption. Gross savings are calculated as gross national income less total consumption, plus net transfers. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.