Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in Ireland
Ireland: Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) was -4.66 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in Ireland, 1995–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Ireland is -4.66 billion current US$, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 6.8% on the previous year and down 28.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Ireland peaked at 484.02 million current US$ in 1995 and was at its lowest, -5.30 billion current US$, in 2021.
Ireland ranks 181st of 202 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in Ireland, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 484.02 million current US$ | — |
| 1996 | 248.12 million current US$ | -48.7% |
| 1997 | 403.76 million current US$ | +62.7% |
| 1998 | -214.23 million current US$ | -153.1% |
| 1999 | -304.90 million current US$ | +42.3% |
| 2000 | -386.98 million current US$ | +26.9% |
| 2001 | -931.75 million current US$ | +140.8% |
| 2002 | -993.84 million current US$ | +6.7% |
| 2003 | -1.43 billion current US$ | +44.1% |
| 2004 | -1.51 billion current US$ | +5.6% |
| 2005 | -2.17 billion current US$ | +43.2% |
| 2006 | -2.54 billion current US$ | +17.4% |
| 2007 | -3.35 billion current US$ | +31.8% |
| 2008 | -3.98 billion current US$ | +18.7% |
| 2009 | -4.09 billion current US$ | +2.8% |
| 2010 | -3.55 billion current US$ | -13.2% |
| 2011 | -3.68 billion current US$ | +3.6% |
| 2012 | -3.33 billion current US$ | -9.4% |
| 2013 | -3.88 billion current US$ | +16.4% |
| 2014 | -3.64 billion current US$ | -6.2% |
| 2015 | -3.70 billion current US$ | +1.7% |
| 2016 | -4.11 billion current US$ | +11.2% |
| 2017 | -3.45 billion current US$ | -16.1% |
| 2018 | -4.22 billion current US$ | +22.4% |
| 2019 | -3.92 billion current US$ | -7.2% |
| 2020 | -4.44 billion current US$ | +13.5% |
| 2021 | -5.30 billion current US$ | +19.3% |
| 2022 | -5.02 billion current US$ | -5.3% |
| 2023 | -5.00 billion current US$ | -0.4% |
| 2024 | -4.66 billion current US$ | -6.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 123.35 million current US$ | -304.90 million current US$ | 484.02 million current US$ | 5 |
| 2000s | -2.14 billion current US$ | -4.09 billion current US$ | -386.98 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | -3.75 billion current US$ | -4.22 billion current US$ | -3.33 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | -4.89 billion current US$ | -5.30 billion current US$ | -4.44 billion current US$ | 5 |
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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)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 12.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.7935 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 104,417 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate 12.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP 0.7427 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per capita 97,728 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate 24.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.6354 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Ireland?
- Net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Ireland was -4.66 billion current US$ in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 484.02 million current US$ in 1995.
- What is the lowest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.30 billion current US$ in 2021.
- How does Ireland rank for net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad)?
- Ireland ranks 181st out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net secondary income (from abroad) comprises transfers of income between residents of the reporting country and the rest of the world that carry no provisions for repayment. Net secondary income is equal to the unrequited transfers of income from nonresidents to residents minus the unrequited transfers from residents to nonresidents. 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.