GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) in Ireland
Ireland: GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) was 577.39 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
577.39 billion current US$
Change on year
up 4.7%
World rank
25th
of 211 countries
All-time high
577.39 billion current US$
in 2024
All-time low
4.40 billion current US$
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024
GDP in Ireland, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, gdp in Ireland stood at 577.39 billion current US$. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.7% on the previous year and up 116.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in Ireland peaked at 577.39 billion current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 4.40 billion current US$, in 1970.
That places Ireland 25th out of 211 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) in Ireland, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 4.40 billion current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 5.10 billion current US$ | +16.0% |
| 1972 | 6.32 billion current US$ | +23.9% |
| 1973 | 7.48 billion current US$ | +18.4% |
| 1974 | 7.90 billion current US$ | +5.6% |
| 1975 | 9.48 billion current US$ | +20.1% |
| 1976 | 9.45 billion current US$ | -0.3% |
| 1977 | 11.25 billion current US$ | +19.0% |
| 1978 | 14.65 billion current US$ | +30.2% |
| 1979 | 18.32 billion current US$ | +25.1% |
| 1980 | 21.75 billion current US$ | +18.7% |
| 1981 | 20.67 billion current US$ | -5.0% |
| 1982 | 21.47 billion current US$ | +3.9% |
| 1983 | 20.77 billion current US$ | -3.3% |
| 1984 | 20.11 billion current US$ | -3.2% |
| 1985 | 21.27 billion current US$ | +5.8% |
| 1986 | 28.71 billion current US$ | +35.0% |
| 1987 | 33.92 billion current US$ | +18.1% |
| 1988 | 37.77 billion current US$ | +11.4% |
| 1989 | 39.24 billion current US$ | +3.9% |
| 1990 | 49.31 billion current US$ | +25.7% |
| 1991 | 49.79 billion current US$ | +1.0% |
| 1992 | 55.92 billion current US$ | +12.3% |
| 1993 | 52.42 billion current US$ | -6.3% |
| 1994 | 57.10 billion current US$ | +8.9% |
| 1995 | 69.14 billion current US$ | +21.1% |
| 1996 | 75.79 billion current US$ | +9.6% |
| 1997 | 82.86 billion current US$ | +9.3% |
| 1998 | 90.20 billion current US$ | +8.9% |
| 1999 | 98.89 billion current US$ | +9.6% |
| 2000 | 100.21 billion current US$ | +1.3% |
| 2001 | 109.35 billion current US$ | +9.1% |
| 2002 | 128.60 billion current US$ | +17.6% |
| 2003 | 164.67 billion current US$ | +28.1% |
| 2004 | 194.37 billion current US$ | +18.0% |
| 2005 | 211.88 billion current US$ | +9.0% |
| 2006 | 232.18 billion current US$ | +9.6% |
| 2007 | 270.08 billion current US$ | +16.3% |
| 2008 | 275.45 billion current US$ | +2.0% |
| 2009 | 236.44 billion current US$ | -14.2% |
| 2010 | 221.99 billion current US$ | -6.1% |
| 2011 | 241.34 billion current US$ | +8.7% |
| 2012 | 227.27 billion current US$ | -5.8% |
| 2013 | 243.30 billion current US$ | +7.1% |
| 2014 | 266.79 billion current US$ | +9.7% |
| 2015 | 302.39 billion current US$ | +13.3% |
| 2016 | 305.73 billion current US$ | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 348.53 billion current US$ | +14.0% |
| 2018 | 395.46 billion current US$ | +13.5% |
| 2019 | 407.12 billion current US$ | +2.9% |
| 2020 | 436.56 billion current US$ | +7.2% |
| 2021 | 531.31 billion current US$ | +21.7% |
| 2022 | 548.57 billion current US$ | +3.2% |
| 2023 | 551.39 billion current US$ | +0.5% |
| 2024 | 577.39 billion current US$ | +4.7% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 577.39 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 92.86 billion current US$, 6.2× the median. (82 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 577.39 billion current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 93.20 billion current US$, 6.2× the median. (55 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.43 billion current US$ | 4.40 billion current US$ | 18.32 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 26.57 billion current US$ | 20.11 billion current US$ | 39.24 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 68.14 billion current US$ | 49.31 billion current US$ | 98.89 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 192.32 billion current US$ | 100.21 billion current US$ | 275.45 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 295.99 billion current US$ | 221.99 billion current US$ | 407.12 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 529.04 billion current US$ | 436.56 billion current US$ | 577.39 billion current US$ | 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 577.39 billion current US$ in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 577.39 billion current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.40 billion current US$ in 1970.
- How does Ireland rank for gdp?
- Ireland ranks 25th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 116.4%. 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 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release