Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Ireland
Ireland: Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate was 15.82 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
15.82 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 147.6%
World rank
35th
of 192 countries
All-time high
38.2 % change on previous year
in 1979
All-time low
-9.25 % change on previous year
in 2009
Years of data
55
1971–2025
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Ireland, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 15.82 % change on previous year for imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is up 147.6% on the previous year and up 9.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Ireland peaked at 38.2 % change on previous year in 1979 and was at its lowest, -9.25 % change on previous year, in 2009.
Ireland ranks 35th of 192 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Ireland, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 11.89 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 14.02 % change on previous year | +17.9% |
| 1973 | 33.01 % change on previous year | +135.3% |
| 1974 | 34.63 % change on previous year | +4.9% |
| 1975 | 2.4 % change on previous year | -93.1% |
| 1976 | 10.81 % change on previous year | +349.8% |
| 1977 | 28.43 % change on previous year | +163.0% |
| 1978 | 33.2 % change on previous year | +16.8% |
| 1979 | 38.2 % change on previous year | +15.1% |
| 1980 | 13.15 % change on previous year | -65.6% |
| 1981 | -5.52 % change on previous year | -141.9% |
| 1982 | -8.13 % change on previous year | +47.4% |
| 1983 | -3.59 % change on previous year | -55.9% |
| 1984 | 4.86 % change on previous year | -235.4% |
| 1985 | 3.34 % change on previous year | -31.2% |
| 1986 | 20.68 % change on previous year | +519.3% |
| 1987 | 18.81 % change on previous year | -9.0% |
| 1988 | 14.4 % change on previous year | -23.4% |
| 1989 | 12.07 % change on previous year | -16.2% |
| 1990 | 18.11 % change on previous year | +50.1% |
| 1991 | 2.05 % change on previous year | -88.7% |
| 1992 | 12.94 % change on previous year | +530.7% |
| 1993 | -2.42 % change on previous year | -118.7% |
| 1994 | 19.76 % change on previous year | -916.7% |
| 1995 | 29.48 % change on previous year | +49.2% |
| 1996 | 12.03 % change on previous year | -59.2% |
| 1997 | 11.35 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 1998 | 22.74 % change on previous year | +100.4% |
| 1999 | 9.58 % change on previous year | -57.9% |
| 2000 | 11.2 % change on previous year | +16.9% |
| 2001 | 7.84 % change on previous year | -30.1% |
| 2002 | 8.23 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 2003 | 14.81 % change on previous year | +79.9% |
| 2004 | 18.79 % change on previous year | +26.9% |
| 2005 | 13.19 % change on previous year | -29.8% |
| 2006 | 13.32 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 2007 | 18.9 % change on previous year | +41.9% |
| 2008 | 6.41 % change on previous year | -66.1% |
| 2009 | -9.25 % change on previous year | -244.3% |
| 2010 | 1.65 % change on previous year | -117.8% |
| 2011 | 5.1 % change on previous year | +208.9% |
| 2012 | -2.87 % change on previous year | -156.3% |
| 2013 | 11.33 % change on previous year | -495.1% |
| 2014 | 17.12 % change on previous year | +51.1% |
| 2015 | 14.46 % change on previous year | -15.5% |
| 2016 | 15.19 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 2017 | 8.15 % change on previous year | -46.3% |
| 2018 | 4.59 % change on previous year | -43.6% |
| 2019 | 34.82 % change on previous year | +658.2% |
| 2020 | 0.7542 % change on previous year | -97.8% |
| 2021 | -3.23 % change on previous year | -528.8% |
| 2022 | 7.33 % change on previous year | -326.7% |
| 2023 | 8.6 % change on previous year | +17.3% |
| 2024 | 6.39 % change on previous year | -25.7% |
| 2025 | 15.82 % change on previous year | +147.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 22.95 % change on previous year | 2.4 % change on previous year | 38.2 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 7.01 % change on previous year | -8.13 % change on previous year | 20.68 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 13.56 % change on previous year | -2.42 % change on previous year | 29.48 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.34 % change on previous year | -9.25 % change on previous year | 18.9 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.95 % change on previous year | -2.87 % change on previous year | 34.82 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.94 % change on previous year | -3.23 % change on previous year | 15.82 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 32 Ukraine 16.37 % change on previous year compare
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- 36 Morocco 15.69 % change on previous year compare
- 37 Curaçao 15.26 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Ireland?
- Imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Ireland was 15.82 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 38.2 % change on previous year in 1979.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.25 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does Ireland rank for imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Ireland ranks 35th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.4%. 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 (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.