Income quintile share ratio S80/S20 for gross market income by sex in Ireland
Ireland: Income quintile share ratio S80/S20 for gross market income by sex was 11.16 Ratio in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Income quintile share ratio S80/S20 for gross market income by sex in Ireland, 2007–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Ratio.
Analysis
In 2025, income quintile share ratio s80/s20 for gross market income by sex in Ireland stood at 11.16 Ratio.
The figure is up 6.2% on the previous year and down 71.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, income quintile share ratio s80/s20 for gross market income by sex in Ireland peaked at 95.47 Ratio in 2013 and was at its lowest, 10.51 Ratio, in 2024.
Ireland ranks 6th of 45 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Income quintile share ratio S80/S20 for gross market income by sex in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 20.86 Ratio | — |
| 2008 | 20.21 Ratio | -3.1% |
| 2009 | 36.72 Ratio | +81.7% |
| 2010 | 88.38 Ratio | +140.7% |
| 2011 | 87.8 Ratio | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 81.15 Ratio | -7.6% |
| 2013 | 95.47 Ratio | +17.6% |
| 2014 | 63.05 Ratio | -34.0% |
| 2015 | 38.46 Ratio | -39.0% |
| 2016 | 28.72 Ratio | -25.3% |
| 2017 | 25.04 Ratio | -12.8% |
| 2018 | 19.52 Ratio | -22.0% |
| 2019 | 18.68 Ratio | -4.3% |
| 2020 | 14.67 Ratio | -21.5% |
| 2021 | 14.81 Ratio | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 13.8 Ratio | -6.8% |
| 2023 | 12.79 Ratio | -7.3% |
| 2024 | 10.51 Ratio | -17.8% |
| 2025 | 11.16 Ratio | +6.2% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 11.16 Ratio is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 8.38 Ratio, 1.3× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 11.16 Ratio is above the median for high income countries, which is 8.43 Ratio, 1.3× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Income quintile share ratio S80/S20 for gross market income by sex in Ireland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +140.7% | 36.72 Ratio | 88.38 Ratio |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 25.93 Ratio | 20.21 Ratio | 36.72 Ratio | 3 |
| 2010s | 54.63 Ratio | 18.68 Ratio | 95.47 Ratio | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.96 Ratio | 10.51 Ratio | 14.81 Ratio | 6 |
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 income quintile share ratio s80/s20 for gross market income by sex in Ireland?
- Income quintile share ratio s80/s20 for gross market income by sex in Ireland was 11.16 Ratio in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest income quintile share ratio s80/s20 for gross market income by sex recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 95.47 Ratio in 2013.
- What is the lowest income quintile share ratio s80/s20 for gross market income by sex recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.51 Ratio in 2024.
- How does Ireland rank for income quintile share ratio s80/s20 for gross market income by sex?
- Ireland ranks 6th out of 45 countries with data for 2025.
- Is income quintile share ratio s80/s20 for gross market income by sex rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 71.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Income quintile share ratio S80/S20 for gross market income by sex and age group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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