Net primary income in Ireland
Ireland: Net primary income was -139.42 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Net primary income in Ireland, 2005–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net primary income in Ireland is -139.42 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 6.0% on the previous year and down 235.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net primary income in Ireland peaked at -30.16 billion BoP, current US$ in 2006 and was at its lowest, -172.97 billion BoP, current US$, in 2022.
That places Ireland 200th out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net primary income in Ireland, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -31.00 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 2006 | -30.16 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.7% |
| 2007 | -38.09 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.3% |
| 2008 | -37.14 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.5% |
| 2009 | -38.82 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.5% |
| 2010 | -34.29 billion BoP, current US$ | -11.7% |
| 2011 | -44.29 billion BoP, current US$ | +29.2% |
| 2012 | -43.60 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.6% |
| 2013 | -38.19 billion BoP, current US$ | -12.4% |
| 2014 | -41.59 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.9% |
| 2015 | -67.41 billion BoP, current US$ | +62.1% |
| 2016 | -56.48 billion BoP, current US$ | -16.2% |
| 2017 | -74.95 billion BoP, current US$ | +32.7% |
| 2018 | -95.31 billion BoP, current US$ | +27.2% |
| 2019 | -100.03 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.0% |
| 2020 | -117.38 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.3% |
| 2021 | -151.96 billion BoP, current US$ | +29.5% |
| 2022 | -172.97 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.8% |
| 2023 | -131.49 billion BoP, current US$ | -24.0% |
| 2024 | -139.42 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.0% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's -139.42 billion BoP, current US$ is below the median for high income countries, which is -455.43 million BoP, current US$, 306.1× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Ireland's -139.42 billion BoP, current US$ is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -660.59 million BoP, current US$, 211.0× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -35.04 billion BoP, current US$ | -38.82 billion BoP, current US$ | -30.16 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 2010s | -59.61 billion BoP, current US$ | -100.03 billion BoP, current US$ | -34.29 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | -142.64 billion BoP, current US$ | -172.97 billion BoP, current US$ | -117.38 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$), annual growth rate 7.57 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net primary income in Ireland?
- Net primary income in Ireland was -139.42 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest net primary income recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was -30.16 billion BoP, current US$ in 2006.
- What is the lowest net primary income recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was -172.97 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022.
- How does Ireland rank for net primary income?
- Ireland ranks 200th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is net primary income rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 235.2%. 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 Net primary income (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Net primary income includes the net labor income and net property and entrepreneurial income components of the SNA. Labor income covers compensation of employees paid to nonresident workers. Property and entrepreneurial income covers investment income from the ownership of foreign financial claims (interest, dividends, rent, etc.) and nonfinancial property income (patents, copyrights, etc.). This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.