Share of imports by region of origin in Ireland
Ireland: Share of imports by region of origin was 25.95 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
25.95 billion current US$
Change on year
up 0.7%
World rank
22nd
of 210 countries
All-time high
25.95 billion current US$
in 2024
All-time low
50.90 million current US$
in 1954
Years of data
77
1948–2024
Share of imports by region of origin in Ireland, 1948–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of imports by region of origin in Ireland is 25.95 billion current US$, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 77 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.7% on the previous year and up 105.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of imports by region of origin in Ireland peaked at 25.95 billion current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 50.90 million current US$, in 1954.
Ireland ranks 22nd of 210 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of imports by region of origin in Ireland, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 74.30 million current US$ | — |
| 1949 | 87.70 million current US$ | +18.0% |
| 1950 | 88.90 million current US$ | +1.4% |
| 1951 | 111.60 million current US$ | +25.5% |
| 1952 | 91.60 million current US$ | -17.9% |
| 1953 | 73.30 million current US$ | -20.0% |
| 1954 | 50.90 million current US$ | -30.6% |
| 1955 | 74.20 million current US$ | +45.8% |
| 1956 | 59.10 million current US$ | -20.4% |
| 1957 | 51.50 million current US$ | -12.9% |
| 1958 | 63.70 million current US$ | +23.7% |
| 1959 | 66.20 million current US$ | +3.9% |
| 1960 | 69.10 million current US$ | +4.4% |
| 1961 | 75.10 million current US$ | +8.7% |
| 1962 | 78.20 million current US$ | +4.1% |
| 1963 | 74.30 million current US$ | -5.0% |
| 1964 | 106.40 million current US$ | +43.2% |
| 1965 | 117.00 million current US$ | +10.0% |
| 1966 | 131.50 million current US$ | +12.4% |
| 1967 | 118.70 million current US$ | -9.7% |
| 1968 | 113.40 million current US$ | -4.5% |
| 1969 | 151.36 million current US$ | +33.5% |
| 1970 | 141.61 million current US$ | -6.4% |
| 1971 | 186.17 million current US$ | +31.5% |
| 1972 | 190.98 million current US$ | +2.6% |
| 1973 | 225.78 million current US$ | +18.2% |
| 1974 | 313.73 million current US$ | +39.0% |
| 1975 | 315.92 million current US$ | +0.7% |
| 1976 | 430.20 million current US$ | +36.2% |
| 1977 | 574.95 million current US$ | +33.6% |
| 1978 | 712.17 million current US$ | +23.9% |
| 1979 | 985.75 million current US$ | +38.4% |
| 1980 | 1.19 billion current US$ | +21.0% |
| 1981 | 1.40 billion current US$ | +17.8% |
| 1982 | 1.37 billion current US$ | -2.3% |
| 1983 | 1.47 billion current US$ | +7.1% |
| 1984 | 1.71 billion current US$ | +16.4% |
| 1985 | 1.81 billion current US$ | +5.8% |
| 1986 | 1.96 billion current US$ | +8.0% |
| 1987 | 2.48 billion current US$ | +26.8% |
| 1988 | 2.65 billion current US$ | +6.9% |
| 1989 | 2.96 billion current US$ | +11.7% |
| 1990 | 3.20 billion current US$ | +8.0% |
| 1991 | 3.29 billion current US$ | +2.8% |
| 1992 | 3.30 billion current US$ | +0.5% |
| 1993 | 3.89 billion current US$ | +17.9% |
| 1994 | 4.87 billion current US$ | +25.1% |
| 1995 | 6.05 billion current US$ | +24.2% |
| 1996 | 5.93 billion current US$ | -2.0% |
| 1997 | 6.29 billion current US$ | +6.1% |
| 1998 | 7.68 billion current US$ | +22.2% |
| 1999 | 7.93 billion current US$ | +3.2% |
| 2000 | 8.84 billion current US$ | +11.5% |
| 2001 | 8.37 billion current US$ | -5.3% |
| 2002 | 8.80 billion current US$ | +5.1% |
| 2003 | 9.26 billion current US$ | +5.3% |
| 2004 | 8.92 billion current US$ | -3.7% |
| 2005 | 10.00 billion current US$ | +12.1% |
| 2006 | 9.03 billion current US$ | -9.7% |
| 2007 | 10.03 billion current US$ | +11.0% |
| 2008 | 10.53 billion current US$ | +5.0% |
| 2009 | 11.26 billion current US$ | +7.0% |
| 2010 | 10.37 billion current US$ | -7.9% |
| 2011 | 12.54 billion current US$ | +20.9% |
| 2012 | 12.51 billion current US$ | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 11.68 billion current US$ | -6.6% |
| 2014 | 12.62 billion current US$ | +8.1% |
| 2015 | 12.34 billion current US$ | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 15.53 billion current US$ | +25.8% |
| 2017 | 19.33 billion current US$ | +24.5% |
| 2018 | 20.97 billion current US$ | +8.5% |
| 2019 | 18.16 billion current US$ | -13.4% |
| 2020 | 15.01 billion current US$ | -17.3% |
| 2021 | 21.52 billion current US$ | +43.3% |
| 2022 | 23.75 billion current US$ | +10.4% |
| 2023 | 25.76 billion current US$ | +8.5% |
| 2024 | 25.95 billion current US$ | +0.7% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 25.95 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.57 billion current US$, 10.1× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 25.95 billion current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.85 billion current US$, 14.0× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 81.00 million current US$ | 74.30 million current US$ | 87.70 million current US$ | 2 |
| 1950s | 73.10 million current US$ | 50.90 million current US$ | 111.60 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1960s | 103.51 million current US$ | 69.10 million current US$ | 151.36 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 407.73 million current US$ | 141.61 million current US$ | 985.75 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.90 billion current US$ | 1.19 billion current US$ | 2.96 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.24 billion current US$ | 3.20 billion current US$ | 7.93 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.51 billion current US$ | 8.37 billion current US$ | 11.26 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.61 billion current US$ | 10.37 billion current US$ | 20.97 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 22.40 billion current US$ | 15.01 billion current US$ | 25.95 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 7.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0082 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 1,078 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 2.06 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 787.03 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 2.45 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0048 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of imports by region of origin in Ireland?
- Share of imports by region of origin in Ireland was 25.95 billion current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of imports by region of origin recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 25.95 billion current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest share of imports by region of origin recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 50.90 million current US$ in 1954.
- How does Ireland rank for share of imports by region of origin?
- Ireland ranks 22nd out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of imports by region of origin rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 105.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.