GDP (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in Ireland
Ireland: GDP (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) was 533.44 billion current LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
533.44 billion current LCU
Change on year
up 4.6%
World rank
118th
of 211 countries
All-time high
533.44 billion current LCU
in 2024
All-time low
2.33 billion current LCU
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024
GDP in Ireland, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2024, gdp in Ireland stood at 533.44 billion current LCU. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.6% on the previous year and up 165.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in Ireland peaked at 533.44 billion current LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2.33 billion current LCU, in 1970.
That places Ireland 118th out of 211 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 (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in Ireland, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2.33 billion current LCU | — |
| 1971 | 2.66 billion current LCU | +14.4% |
| 1972 | 3.21 billion current LCU | +20.7% |
| 1973 | 3.88 billion current LCU | +20.7% |
| 1974 | 4.29 billion current LCU | +10.6% |
| 1975 | 5.44 billion current LCU | +26.9% |
| 1976 | 6.68 billion current LCU | +22.7% |
| 1977 | 8.19 billion current LCU | +22.6% |
| 1978 | 9.70 billion current LCU | +18.5% |
| 1979 | 11.37 billion current LCU | +17.2% |
| 1980 | 13.44 billion current LCU | +18.2% |
| 1981 | 16.31 billion current LCU | +21.3% |
| 1982 | 19.21 billion current LCU | +17.8% |
| 1983 | 21.22 billion current LCU | +10.4% |
| 1984 | 23.55 billion current LCU | +11.0% |
| 1985 | 25.54 billion current LCU | +8.4% |
| 1986 | 27.10 billion current LCU | +6.1% |
| 1987 | 28.98 billion current LCU | +7.0% |
| 1988 | 31.48 billion current LCU | +8.6% |
| 1989 | 35.15 billion current LCU | +11.7% |
| 1990 | 37.85 billion current LCU | +7.7% |
| 1991 | 39.28 billion current LCU | +3.8% |
| 1992 | 41.73 billion current LCU | +6.2% |
| 1993 | 45.07 billion current LCU | +8.0% |
| 1994 | 48.48 billion current LCU | +7.5% |
| 1995 | 54.76 billion current LCU | +13.0% |
| 1996 | 60.15 billion current LCU | +9.8% |
| 1997 | 69.40 billion current LCU | +15.4% |
| 1998 | 80.43 billion current LCU | +15.9% |
| 1999 | 92.79 billion current LCU | +15.4% |
| 2000 | 108.50 billion current LCU | +16.9% |
| 2001 | 122.09 billion current LCU | +12.5% |
| 2002 | 136.00 billion current LCU | +11.4% |
| 2003 | 145.58 billion current LCU | +7.0% |
| 2004 | 156.26 billion current LCU | +7.3% |
| 2005 | 170.31 billion current LCU | +9.0% |
| 2006 | 184.92 billion current LCU | +8.6% |
| 2007 | 197.07 billion current LCU | +6.6% |
| 2008 | 187.28 billion current LCU | -5.0% |
| 2009 | 169.52 billion current LCU | -9.5% |
| 2010 | 167.45 billion current LCU | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 173.38 billion current LCU | +3.5% |
| 2012 | 176.89 billion current LCU | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 183.19 billion current LCU | +3.6% |
| 2014 | 200.82 billion current LCU | +9.6% |
| 2015 | 272.54 billion current LCU | +35.7% |
| 2016 | 276.21 billion current LCU | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 308.52 billion current LCU | +11.7% |
| 2018 | 334.87 billion current LCU | +8.5% |
| 2019 | 363.68 billion current LCU | +8.6% |
| 2020 | 382.21 billion current LCU | +5.1% |
| 2021 | 449.22 billion current LCU | +17.5% |
| 2022 | 520.93 billion current LCU | +16.0% |
| 2023 | 509.95 billion current LCU | -2.1% |
| 2024 | 533.44 billion current LCU | +4.6% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 533.44 billion current LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 220.22 billion current LCU, 2.4× the median. (82 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 533.44 billion current LCU is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 481.94 billion current LCU, 1.1× the median. (55 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.77 billion current LCU | 2.33 billion current LCU | 11.37 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 24.20 billion current LCU | 13.44 billion current LCU | 35.15 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 56.99 billion current LCU | 37.85 billion current LCU | 92.79 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 157.75 billion current LCU | 108.50 billion current LCU | 197.07 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 245.75 billion current LCU | 167.45 billion current LCU | 363.68 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 479.15 billion current LCU | 382.21 billion current LCU | 533.44 billion current 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 533.44 billion current LCU in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 533.44 billion current LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.33 billion current LCU in 1970.
- How does Ireland rank for gdp?
- Ireland ranks 118th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 165.6%. 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 (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release