GDP (constant LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in Ireland
Ireland: GDP (constant LCU) (UNESCO Institute) was 461.52 billion constant LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
GDP in Ireland, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp in Ireland is 461.52 billion constant LCU, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 102.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in Ireland peaked at 482.64 billion constant LCU in 2022 and was at its lowest, 34.12 billion constant LCU, in 1970.
That places Ireland 109th out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (constant LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in Ireland, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 34.12 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1971 | 35.30 billion constant LCU | +3.5% |
| 1972 | 37.59 billion constant LCU | +6.5% |
| 1973 | 39.37 billion constant LCU | +4.7% |
| 1974 | 41.04 billion constant LCU | +4.3% |
| 1975 | 43.37 billion constant LCU | +5.7% |
| 1976 | 43.97 billion constant LCU | +1.4% |
| 1977 | 47.58 billion constant LCU | +8.2% |
| 1978 | 51.00 billion constant LCU | +7.2% |
| 1979 | 52.57 billion constant LCU | +3.1% |
| 1980 | 54.19 billion constant LCU | +3.1% |
| 1981 | 55.99 billion constant LCU | +3.3% |
| 1982 | 57.27 billion constant LCU | +2.3% |
| 1983 | 57.13 billion constant LCU | -0.2% |
| 1984 | 59.62 billion constant LCU | +4.4% |
| 1985 | 61.46 billion constant LCU | +3.1% |
| 1986 | 61.19 billion constant LCU | -0.4% |
| 1987 | 64.05 billion constant LCU | +4.7% |
| 1988 | 67.39 billion constant LCU | +5.2% |
| 1989 | 71.30 billion constant LCU | +5.8% |
| 1990 | 77.34 billion constant LCU | +8.5% |
| 1991 | 78.83 billion constant LCU | +1.9% |
| 1992 | 81.47 billion constant LCU | +3.3% |
| 1993 | 83.66 billion constant LCU | +2.7% |
| 1994 | 88.48 billion constant LCU | +5.8% |
| 1995 | 97.00 billion constant LCU | +9.6% |
| 1996 | 104.16 billion constant LCU | +7.4% |
| 1997 | 115.64 billion constant LCU | +11.0% |
| 1998 | 125.78 billion constant LCU | +8.8% |
| 1999 | 139.03 billion constant LCU | +10.5% |
| 2000 | 152.10 billion constant LCU | +9.4% |
| 2001 | 160.17 billion constant LCU | +5.3% |
| 2002 | 169.62 billion constant LCU | +5.9% |
| 2003 | 174.73 billion constant LCU | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 186.59 billion constant LCU | +6.8% |
| 2005 | 197.30 billion constant LCU | +5.7% |
| 2006 | 207.14 billion constant LCU | +5.0% |
| 2007 | 218.14 billion constant LCU | +5.3% |
| 2008 | 208.36 billion constant LCU | -4.5% |
| 2009 | 197.74 billion constant LCU | -5.1% |
| 2010 | 201.07 billion constant LCU | +1.7% |
| 2011 | 204.38 billion constant LCU | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 203.57 billion constant LCU | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 208.03 billion constant LCU | +2.2% |
| 2014 | 227.45 billion constant LCU | +9.3% |
| 2015 | 283.44 billion constant LCU | +24.6% |
| 2016 | 286.91 billion constant LCU | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 315.74 billion constant LCU | +10.0% |
| 2018 | 339.56 billion constant LCU | +7.5% |
| 2019 | 356.68 billion constant LCU | +5.0% |
| 2020 | 382.21 billion constant LCU | +7.2% |
| 2021 | 444.34 billion constant LCU | +16.3% |
| 2022 | 482.64 billion constant LCU | +8.6% |
| 2023 | 455.95 billion constant LCU | -5.5% |
| 2024 | 461.52 billion constant LCU | +1.2% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 461.52 billion constant LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 153.41 billion constant LCU, 3.0× the median. (83 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 461.52 billion constant LCU is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 410.71 billion constant LCU, 1.1× the median. (55 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 42.59 billion constant LCU | 34.12 billion constant LCU | 52.57 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 60.96 billion constant LCU | 54.19 billion constant LCU | 71.30 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 99.14 billion constant LCU | 77.34 billion constant LCU | 139.03 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 187.19 billion constant LCU | 152.10 billion constant LCU | 218.14 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 262.68 billion constant LCU | 201.07 billion constant LCU | 356.68 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 445.33 billion constant LCU | 382.21 billion constant LCU | 482.64 billion constant LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More population data for Ireland
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.4488 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.68 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.4488 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1157 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 5,725 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.5372 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.1844 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.455 (2100)
- Population density 76.73 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 217,052 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp in Ireland?
- Gdp in Ireland was 461.52 billion constant LCU in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 482.64 billion constant LCU in 2022.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 34.12 billion constant LCU in 1970.
- How does Ireland rank for gdp?
- Ireland ranks 109th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 102.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release