Real gdp growth, annual growth rate in Ireland
Ireland: Real gdp growth, annual growth rate was 374.72 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Real gdp growth, annual growth rate in Ireland, 1981–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for real gdp growth, annual growth rate in Ireland is 374.72 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 85.1% on the previous year and up 130.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, real gdp growth, annual growth rate in Ireland peaked at 758.73 % change on previous year in 1987 and was at its lowest, -184.44 % change on previous year, in 2008.
Ireland ranks 10th of 196 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Real gdp growth, annual growth rate in Ireland, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | -13.32 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | -40.49 % change on previous year | +204.0% |
| 1983 | -148.76 % change on previous year | +267.4% |
| 1984 | 539.51 % change on previous year | -462.7% |
| 1985 | -39.23 % change on previous year | -107.3% |
| 1986 | -78.22 % change on previous year | +99.4% |
| 1987 | 758.73 % change on previous year | -1070.0% |
| 1988 | -17.66 % change on previous year | -102.3% |
| 1989 | 87.26 % change on previous year | -594.1% |
| 1990 | 37.35 % change on previous year | -57.2% |
| 1991 | -78.71 % change on previous year | -310.7% |
| 1992 | 117.97 % change on previous year | -249.9% |
| 1993 | -35.35 % change on previous year | -130.0% |
| 1994 | 154.71 % change on previous year | -537.7% |
| 1995 | 62.76 % change on previous year | -59.4% |
| 1996 | -5.22 % change on previous year | -108.3% |
| 1997 | 18.2 % change on previous year | -448.5% |
| 1998 | -18.44 % change on previous year | -201.3% |
| 1999 | 20.14 % change on previous year | -209.2% |
| 2000 | -10.68 % change on previous year | -153.1% |
| 2001 | -43.58 % change on previous year | +307.9% |
| 2002 | 11.19 % change on previous year | -125.7% |
| 2003 | -48.93 % change on previous year | -537.1% |
| 2004 | 125.29 % change on previous year | -356.0% |
| 2005 | -15.44 % change on previous year | -112.3% |
| 2006 | -13.1 % change on previous year | -15.1% |
| 2007 | 6.46 % change on previous year | -149.3% |
| 2008 | -184.44 % change on previous year | -2957.2% |
| 2009 | -13.65 % change on previous year | -92.6% |
| 2010 | 133.03 % change on previous year | -1074.7% |
| 2011 | -4.4 % change on previous year | -103.3% |
| 2012 | -125.17 % change on previous year | +2746.8% |
| 2013 | 641.48 % change on previous year | -612.5% |
| 2014 | 328 % change on previous year | -48.9% |
| 2015 | 162.35 % change on previous year | -50.5% |
| 2016 | -95.03 % change on previous year | -158.5% |
| 2017 | 726.57 % change on previous year | -864.5% |
| 2018 | -23.95 % change on previous year | -103.3% |
| 2019 | -35.31 % change on previous year | +47.5% |
| 2020 | 43.86 % change on previous year | -224.2% |
| 2021 | 127.26 % change on previous year | +190.2% |
| 2022 | -53.8 % change on previous year | -142.3% |
| 2023 | -133.76 % change on previous year | +148.6% |
| 2024 | 202.48 % change on previous year | -251.4% |
| 2025 | 374.72 % change on previous year | +85.1% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | -2957.2% | 6.46 % change on previous year | -184.44 % change on previous year |
| 2012 | -2746.8% | -4.4 % change on previous year | -125.17 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 116.42 % change on previous year | -148.76 % change on previous year | 758.73 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 27.34 % change on previous year | -78.71 % change on previous year | 154.71 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -18.69 % change on previous year | -184.44 % change on previous year | 125.29 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 170.76 % change on previous year | -125.17 % change on previous year | 726.57 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 93.46 % change on previous year | -133.76 % change on previous year | 374.72 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 7 Japan 592.98 % change on previous year compare
- 8 Puerto Rico 547.99 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Argentina 425.17 % change on previous year compare
- 11 Uruguay 336.48 % change on previous year compare
- 12 Sri Lanka 314.98 % change on previous year compare
- 13 Ecuador 291.67 % change on previous year 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 7.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0082 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 1,078 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 2.06 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 787.03 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 2.45 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0048 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is real gdp growth, annual growth rate in Ireland?
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate in Ireland was 374.72 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest real gdp growth, annual growth rate recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 758.73 % change on previous year in 1987.
- What is the lowest real gdp growth, annual growth rate recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was -184.44 % change on previous year in 2008.
- How does Ireland rank for real gdp growth, annual growth rate?
- Ireland ranks 10th out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Is real gdp growth, annual growth rate rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 130.8%. 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 Real gdp growth, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Real gdp growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Real gdp growth Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Real gdp growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.