Unit values at basic prices (1980-2018) in Ireland
Ireland: Unit values at basic prices (1980-2018) was 195.1 in 2018. ▬ Flat
Unit values at basic prices in Ireland, 1990–2018
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 195.1 for unit values at basic prices in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 43.6% on the previous year and up 57.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unit values at basic prices in Ireland peaked at 197.3 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 84.4, in 2009.
That places Ireland 9th out of 41 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.
Unit values at basic prices (1980-2018) in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 145 | — |
| 1991 | 143.3 | -1.2% |
| 1992 | 139.2 | -2.9% |
| 1993 | 156.7 | +12.6% |
| 1994 | 149.8 | -4.4% |
| 1995 | 176.3 | +17.7% |
| 1996 | 167.7 | -4.9% |
| 1997 | 156.2 | -6.9% |
| 1998 | 153.8 | -1.5% |
| 1999 | 152.8 | -0.7% |
| 2000 | 145.6 | -4.7% |
| 2001 | 154.1 | +5.8% |
| 2002 | 151.6 | -1.6% |
| 2003 | 163.8 | +8.0% |
| 2004 | 141.8 | -13.4% |
| 2005 | 97.1 | -31.5% |
| 2006 | 109.2 | +12.5% |
| 2007 | 179.8 | +64.7% |
| 2008 | 123.7 | -31.2% |
| 2009 | 84.4 | -31.8% |
| 2010 | 145.2 | +72.0% |
| 2011 | 155.3 | +7.0% |
| 2012 | 197.3 | +27.0% |
| 2013 | 157.9 | -20.0% |
| 2014 | 143.7 | -9.0% |
| 2015 | 145 | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 131.9 | -9.0% |
| 2017 | 135.9 | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 195.1 | +43.6% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 195.1 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 166.8, 1.2× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 195.1 is above the median for high income countries, which is 166.8, 1.2× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Unit values at basic prices (1980-2018) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +72.0% | 84.4 | 145.2 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 154.08 | 139.2 | 176.3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 135.11 | 84.4 | 179.8 | 10 |
| 2010s | 156.37 | 131.9 | 197.3 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More economy & growth data for Ireland
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 374.72 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unit values at basic prices in Ireland?
- Unit values at basic prices in Ireland was 195.1 in 2018, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest unit values at basic prices recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 197.3 in 2012.
- What is the lowest unit values at basic prices recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 84.4 in 2009.
- How does Ireland rank for unit values at basic prices?
- Ireland ranks 9th out of 41 countries with data for 2018.
- Is unit values at basic prices rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 57.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Unit values at basic prices (1980-2018). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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