Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per square in Ireland
Ireland: Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per square was 7.66 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
7.66 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 2.2%
World rank
14th
of 169 countries
All-time high
7.66 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
145,763 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 1970
Years of data
54
1970–2023
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per square in Ireland, 1970–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square in Ireland is 7.66 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 54 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.2% on the previous year and up 173.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square in Ireland peaked at 7.66 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 145,763 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, in 1970.
Ireland ranks 14th of 169 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per square in Ireland, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 145,763 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1971 | 152,556 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 1972 | 160,282 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 1973 | 190,790 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +19.0% |
| 1974 | 186,425 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.3% |
| 1975 | 167,392 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -10.2% |
| 1976 | 191,949 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +14.7% |
| 1977 | 217,412 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +13.3% |
| 1978 | 251,560 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +15.7% |
| 1979 | 286,429 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +13.9% |
| 1980 | 273,552 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -4.5% |
| 1981 | 278,230 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 1982 | 269,557 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -3.1% |
| 1983 | 282,132 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 1984 | 309,935 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.9% |
| 1985 | 319,990 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 1986 | 337,998 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 1987 | 358,878 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.2% |
| 1988 | 376,476 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 1989 | 427,151 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +13.5% |
| 1990 | 448,875 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 1991 | 459,649 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 1992 | 497,185 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 1993 | 534,700 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 1994 | 617,503 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +15.5% |
| 1995 | 718,829 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +16.4% |
| 1996 | 811,154 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +12.8% |
| 1997 | 946,162 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +16.6% |
| 1998 | 1.21 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +27.8% |
| 1999 | 1.36 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +12.6% |
| 2000 | 1.66 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +21.7% |
| 2001 | 1.87 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +13.1% |
| 2002 | 1.97 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 2003 | 1.93 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.4% |
| 2004 | 1.96 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 2005 | 2.21 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +12.7% |
| 2006 | 2.42 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.3% |
| 2007 | 2.64 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.4% |
| 2008 | 2.57 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.8% |
| 2009 | 2.53 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.7% |
| 2010 | 2.54 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 2.61 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 2012 | 2.58 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 2.80 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.6% |
| 2014 | 3.21 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +14.4% |
| 2015 | 4.25 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +32.7% |
| 2016 | 5.00 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +17.5% |
| 2017 | 5.21 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 2018 | 5.10 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.0% |
| 2019 | 7.16 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +40.4% |
| 2020 | 7.18 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 6.51 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -9.2% |
| 2022 | 7.49 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +15.0% |
| 2023 | 7.66 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.2% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 7.66 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.70 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, 4.5× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 7.66 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 631,735 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, 12.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 195,056 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 145,763 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 286,429 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 323,390 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 269,557 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 427,151 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 760,451 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 448,875 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 1.36 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.18 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 1.66 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 2.64 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.05 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 2.54 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 7.16 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.21 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 6.51 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 7.66 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 11 Maldives 12.56 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 12 Switzerland 10.89 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 13 United States Virgin Islands 7.96 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 15 Korea 7.03 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 16 United Arab Emirates 6.82 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 17 Guam 6.72 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
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$), annual growth rate 7.57 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square in Ireland?
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square in Ireland was 7.66 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 7.66 million constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 145,763 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 1970.
- How does Ireland rank for imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square?
- Ireland ranks 14th out of 169 countries with data for 2023.
- Is imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), per square rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 173.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.