Personal remittances, paid (current US$), per capita in Ireland
Ireland: Personal remittances, paid (current US$), per capita was 498.48 current US$ per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Personal remittances, paid (current US$), per capita in Ireland, 1984–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current US$ per person.
Analysis
The most recent figure for personal remittances, paid (current us$), per capita in Ireland is 498.48 current US$ per person, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 4.1% on the previous year and up 17.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal remittances, paid (current us$), per capita in Ireland peaked at 595.33 current US$ per person in 2008 and was at its lowest, 17.48 current US$ per person, in 1985.
That places Ireland 37th out of 196 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Personal remittances, paid (current US$), per capita in Ireland, year by year
| Year | current US$ per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 24.76 current US$ per person | — |
| 1985 | 17.48 current US$ per person | -29.4% |
| 1986 | 26.23 current US$ per person | +50.1% |
| 1987 | 55.13 current US$ per person | +110.2% |
| 1988 | 43.22 current US$ per person | -21.6% |
| 1989 | 36.24 current US$ per person | -16.2% |
| 1990 | 47.05 current US$ per person | +29.8% |
| 1991 | 47.49 current US$ per person | +0.9% |
| 1992 | 49.8 current US$ per person | +4.9% |
| 1993 | 44.67 current US$ per person | -10.3% |
| 1994 | 45.04 current US$ per person | +0.8% |
| 1995 | 47.99 current US$ per person | +6.5% |
| 1996 | 49.28 current US$ per person | +2.7% |
| 1997 | 46.26 current US$ per person | -6.1% |
| 1998 | 44.76 current US$ per person | -3.2% |
| 1999 | 32.09 current US$ per person | -28.3% |
| 2000 | 47.54 current US$ per person | +48.2% |
| 2001 | 70.81 current US$ per person | +49.0% |
| 2002 | 149.49 current US$ per person | +111.1% |
| 2003 | 197.16 current US$ per person | +31.9% |
| 2004 | 244.98 current US$ per person | +24.3% |
| 2005 | 346.17 current US$ per person | +41.3% |
| 2006 | 433.67 current US$ per person | +25.3% |
| 2007 | 572.84 current US$ per person | +32.1% |
| 2008 | 595.33 current US$ per person | +3.9% |
| 2009 | 562.42 current US$ per person | -5.5% |
| 2010 | 496.91 current US$ per person | -11.6% |
| 2011 | 479.24 current US$ per person | -3.6% |
| 2012 | 207.5 current US$ per person | -56.7% |
| 2013 | 419.65 current US$ per person | +102.2% |
| 2014 | 423.67 current US$ per person | +1.0% |
| 2015 | 334.17 current US$ per person | -21.1% |
| 2016 | 327.67 current US$ per person | -1.9% |
| 2017 | 335.81 current US$ per person | +2.5% |
| 2018 | 467.35 current US$ per person | +39.2% |
| 2019 | 152.04 current US$ per person | -67.5% |
| 2020 | 423.65 current US$ per person | +178.6% |
| 2021 | 413.39 current US$ per person | -2.4% |
| 2022 | 460.51 current US$ per person | +11.4% |
| 2023 | 519.96 current US$ per person | +12.9% |
| 2024 | 498.48 current US$ per person | -4.1% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 498.48 current US$ per person is above the median for high income countries, which is 396.53 current US$ per person, 1.3× the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 498.48 current US$ per person is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 224.18 current US$ per person, 2.2× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 33.84 current US$ per person | 17.48 current US$ per person | 55.13 current US$ per person | 6 |
| 1990s | 45.44 current US$ per person | 32.09 current US$ per person | 49.8 current US$ per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 322.04 current US$ per person | 47.54 current US$ per person | 595.33 current US$ per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 364.4 current US$ per person | 152.04 current US$ per person | 496.91 current US$ per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 463.2 current US$ per person | 413.39 current US$ per person | 519.96 current US$ per person | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 34 Czechia 547.36 current US$ per person compare
- 35 Seychelles 539.57 current US$ per person compare
- 36 Croatia 508.54 current US$ per person compare
- 38 Grenada 449.82 current US$ per person compare
- 39 Marshall Islands 423.06 current US$ per person compare
- 40 Malta 398.02 current US$ per person 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$), annual growth rate 7.57 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is personal remittances, paid (current us$), per capita in Ireland?
- Personal remittances, paid (current us$), per capita in Ireland was 498.48 current US$ per person in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest personal remittances, paid (current us$), per capita recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 595.33 current US$ per person in 2008.
- What is the lowest personal remittances, paid (current us$), per capita recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.48 current US$ per person in 1985.
- How does Ireland rank for personal remittances, paid (current us$), per capita?
- Ireland ranks 37th out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is personal remittances, paid (current us$), per capita rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.7%. 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 Personal remittances, paid (current US$), per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Personal remittances, paid (current US$) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Personal remittances, paid (current US$) ÷ Population, total
Computed from
- Personal remittances, paid IMF balance of payments data, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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About this data
Personal remittances, paid (current US$) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.