Terms of trade adjustment in Ireland
Ireland: Terms of trade adjustment was -10.26 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Terms of trade adjustment in Ireland, 1970–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for terms of trade adjustment in Ireland is -10.26 billion constant LCU, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 56 years on record.
The figure is down 130.4% on the previous year and down 264.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade adjustment in Ireland peaked at 13.61 billion constant LCU in 2002 and was at its lowest, -10.26 billion constant LCU, in 2025.
That places Ireland 140th out of 178 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Terms of trade adjustment in Ireland, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1.31 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1971 | 1.50 billion constant LCU | +14.6% |
| 1972 | 2.00 billion constant LCU | +33.3% |
| 1973 | 2.70 billion constant LCU | +35.0% |
| 1974 | 1.23 billion constant LCU | -54.3% |
| 1975 | 1.16 billion constant LCU | -5.9% |
| 1976 | 1.58 billion constant LCU | +36.5% |
| 1977 | 1.60 billion constant LCU | +1.4% |
| 1978 | 2.03 billion constant LCU | +26.7% |
| 1979 | 1.66 billion constant LCU | -18.1% |
| 1980 | 907.01 million constant LCU | -45.5% |
| 1981 | 670.43 million constant LCU | -26.1% |
| 1982 | 1.13 billion constant LCU | +68.3% |
| 1983 | 1.83 billion constant LCU | +62.6% |
| 1984 | 1.90 billion constant LCU | +3.8% |
| 1985 | 2.13 billion constant LCU | +12.1% |
| 1986 | 3.11 billion constant LCU | +45.6% |
| 1987 | 3.32 billion constant LCU | +6.9% |
| 1988 | 3.43 billion constant LCU | +3.3% |
| 1989 | 4.10 billion constant LCU | +19.4% |
| 1990 | 2.98 billion constant LCU | -27.2% |
| 1991 | 2.30 billion constant LCU | -22.9% |
| 1992 | 2.35 billion constant LCU | +2.1% |
| 1993 | 3.43 billion constant LCU | +46.3% |
| 1994 | 2.96 billion constant LCU | -13.9% |
| 1995 | 2.56 billion constant LCU | -13.5% |
| 1996 | 2.92 billion constant LCU | +14.0% |
| 1997 | 3.65 billion constant LCU | +25.1% |
| 1998 | 5.29 billion constant LCU | +44.9% |
| 1999 | 5.91 billion constant LCU | +11.7% |
| 2000 | 7.02 billion constant LCU | +18.8% |
| 2001 | 9.78 billion constant LCU | +39.5% |
| 2002 | 13.61 billion constant LCU | +39.0% |
| 2003 | 11.80 billion constant LCU | -13.3% |
| 2004 | 3.98 billion constant LCU | -66.3% |
| 2005 | 6.92 billion constant LCU | +73.9% |
| 2006 | 5.71 billion constant LCU | -17.5% |
| 2007 | 7.10 billion constant LCU | +24.4% |
| 2008 | 8.71 billion constant LCU | +22.7% |
| 2009 | 6.39 billion constant LCU | -26.6% |
| 2010 | 213.61 million constant LCU | -96.7% |
| 2011 | 4.22 billion constant LCU | +1877.8% |
| 2012 | 380.36 million constant LCU | -91.0% |
| 2013 | -40.60 million constant LCU | -110.7% |
| 2014 | -4.66 billion constant LCU | +11376.4% |
| 2015 | 6.22 billion constant LCU | -233.5% |
| 2016 | 6.01 billion constant LCU | -3.4% |
| 2017 | 393.17 million constant LCU | -93.5% |
| 2018 | -1.71 billion constant LCU | -535.1% |
| 2019 | 486.90 million constant LCU | -128.5% |
| 2020 | 0 constant LCU | -100.0% |
| 2021 | -9.60 billion constant LCU | — |
| 2022 | -3.40 billion constant LCU | -64.6% |
| 2023 | -8.37 billion constant LCU | +145.9% |
| 2024 | -4.45 billion constant LCU | -46.8% |
| 2025 | -10.26 billion constant LCU | +130.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.68 billion constant LCU | 1.16 billion constant LCU | 2.70 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.25 billion constant LCU | 670.43 million constant LCU | 4.10 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.43 billion constant LCU | 2.30 billion constant LCU | 5.91 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.10 billion constant LCU | 3.98 billion constant LCU | 13.61 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.15 billion constant LCU | -4.66 billion constant LCU | 6.22 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | -6.01 billion constant LCU | -10.26 billion constant LCU | 0 constant LCU | 6 |
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)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth 18.89 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9555 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 125,736 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 13.88 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.8456 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 111,273 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 12.29 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.7548 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade adjustment in Ireland?
- Terms of trade adjustment in Ireland was -10.26 billion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 13.61 billion constant LCU in 2002.
- What is the lowest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.26 billion constant LCU in 2025.
- How does Ireland rank for terms of trade adjustment?
- Ireland ranks 140th out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is terms of trade adjustment rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 264.9%. 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 Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The terms of trade adjustment is equal to the capacity to import (current price value of exports of goods and services deflated by the import price index) less exports of goods and services in constant prices. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.