ICT service exports in Ireland
Ireland: ICT service exports was 301.73 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
ICT service exports in Ireland, 2005–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 301.73 billion BoP, current US$ for ict service exports in 2024. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
That represents a change of up 22.2% on the previous year and up 425.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ict service exports in Ireland peaked at 301.73 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 20.11 billion BoP, current US$, in 2005.
Ireland ranks 1st of 189 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
ICT service exports in Ireland, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 20.11 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 2006 | 23.55 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.1% |
| 2007 | 30.53 billion BoP, current US$ | +29.7% |
| 2008 | 35.91 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.6% |
| 2009 | 34.61 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.6% |
| 2010 | 37.89 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.5% |
| 2011 | 44.37 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.1% |
| 2012 | 41.37 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.8% |
| 2013 | 48.69 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.7% |
| 2014 | 57.40 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.9% |
| 2015 | 58.42 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.8% |
| 2016 | 66.79 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.3% |
| 2017 | 83.58 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.1% |
| 2018 | 116.10 billion BoP, current US$ | +38.9% |
| 2019 | 139.95 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.5% |
| 2020 | 168.38 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.3% |
| 2021 | 221.10 billion BoP, current US$ | +31.3% |
| 2022 | 215.75 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.4% |
| 2023 | 246.95 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.5% |
| 2024 | 301.73 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.2% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 301.73 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.68 billion BoP, current US$, 112.5× the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 301.73 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4.34 billion BoP, current US$, 69.4× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 28.94 billion BoP, current US$ | 20.11 billion BoP, current US$ | 35.91 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 2010s | 69.46 billion BoP, current US$ | 37.89 billion BoP, current US$ | 139.95 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 230.78 billion BoP, current US$ | 168.38 billion BoP, current US$ | 301.73 billion BoP, 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$), annual growth rate 7.57 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ict service exports in Ireland?
- Ict service exports in Ireland was 301.73 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest ict service exports recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 301.73 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest ict service exports recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.11 billion BoP, current US$ in 2005.
- How does Ireland rank for ict service exports?
- Ireland ranks 1st out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
- Is ict service exports rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 425.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of ICT service exports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Information and communication technology service exports include computer and communications services (telecommunications and postal and courier services) and information services (computer data and news-related service transactions). Data are in current U.S. dollars.