Portfolio investment, net in Ireland
Ireland: Portfolio investment, net was 56.79 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio investment, net in Ireland, 2005–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 56.79 billion for portfolio investment, net in 2024.
That represents a change of down 47.3% on the previous year and up 249.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net in Ireland peaked at 107.78 billion in 2023 and was at its lowest, -146.15 billion, in 2022.
Ireland ranks 7th of 194 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Portfolio investment, net in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -63.92 billion | — |
| 2006 | -11.92 billion | -81.3% |
| 2007 | 10.35 billion | -186.8% |
| 2008 | 62.44 billion | +503.4% |
| 2009 | -34.40 billion | -155.1% |
| 2010 | -119.32 billion | +246.9% |
| 2011 | -37.19 billion | -68.8% |
| 2012 | 443.14 million | -101.2% |
| 2013 | 66.34 billion | +14871.5% |
| 2014 | -37.96 billion | -157.2% |
| 2015 | -94.35 billion | +148.6% |
| 2016 | 37.90 billion | -140.2% |
| 2017 | -36.12 billion | -195.3% |
| 2018 | 46.73 billion | -229.4% |
| 2019 | 13.84 billion | -70.4% |
| 2020 | -7.90 billion | -157.1% |
| 2021 | -11.46 billion | +45.1% |
| 2022 | -146.15 billion | +1174.9% |
| 2023 | 107.78 billion | -173.7% |
| 2024 | 56.79 billion | -47.3% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 56.79 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 146.56 million, 387.5× the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 56.79 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 154.81 million, 366.9× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Portfolio investment, net 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | +14871.5% | 443.14 million | 66.34 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -7.49 billion | -63.92 billion | 62.44 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | -15.97 billion | -119.32 billion | 66.34 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | -186.43 million | -146.15 billion | 107.78 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 4 Singapore 78.66 billion compare
- 5 Sweden 64.90 billion compare
- 6 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 63.74 billion compare
- 8 France 55.13 billion compare
- 9 Switzerland 51.76 billion compare
- 10 Republic of Korea 50.29 billion compare
- 10 South Korea 50.29 billion 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 portfolio investment, net in Ireland?
- Portfolio investment, net in Ireland was 56.79 billion in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, net recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 107.78 billion in 2023.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, net recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was -146.15 billion in 2022.
- How does Ireland rank for portfolio investment, net?
- Ireland ranks 7th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is portfolio investment, net rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 249.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Portfolio investment, net (Balance of Payments, current United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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