GDP per capita (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in Ireland
Ireland: GDP per capita (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) was 99,148 current LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
99,148 current LCU
Change on year
up 3.2%
World rank
108th
of 211 countries
All-time high
99,933 current LCU
in 2022
All-time low
786.51 current LCU
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024
GDP per capita in Ireland, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp per capita in Ireland is 99,148 current LCU, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 3.2% on the previous year and up 130.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp per capita in Ireland peaked at 99,933 current LCU in 2022 and was at its lowest, 786.51 current LCU, in 1970.
Ireland ranks 108th of 211 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP per capita (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in Ireland, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 786.51 current LCU | — |
| 1971 | 889.11 current LCU | +13.0% |
| 1972 | 1,058 current LCU | +19.0% |
| 1973 | 1,256 current LCU | +18.8% |
| 1974 | 1,367 current LCU | +8.8% |
| 1975 | 1,707 current LCU | +24.9% |
| 1976 | 2,063 current LCU | +20.9% |
| 1977 | 2,495 current LCU | +20.9% |
| 1978 | 2,914 current LCU | +16.8% |
| 1979 | 3,369 current LCU | +15.6% |
| 1980 | 3,938 current LCU | +16.9% |
| 1981 | 4,722 current LCU | +19.9% |
| 1982 | 5,511 current LCU | +16.7% |
| 1983 | 6,044 current LCU | +9.7% |
| 1984 | 6,668 current LCU | +10.3% |
| 1985 | 7,218 current LCU | +8.3% |
| 1986 | 7,655 current LCU | +6.0% |
| 1987 | 8,187 current LCU | +7.0% |
| 1988 | 8,932 current LCU | +9.1% |
| 1989 | 10,012 current LCU | +12.1% |
| 1990 | 10,772 current LCU | +7.6% |
| 1991 | 11,113 current LCU | +3.2% |
| 1992 | 11,728 current LCU | +5.5% |
| 1993 | 12,604 current LCU | +7.5% |
| 1994 | 13,502 current LCU | +7.1% |
| 1995 | 15,174 current LCU | +12.4% |
| 1996 | 16,535 current LCU | +9.0% |
| 1997 | 18,889 current LCU | +14.2% |
| 1998 | 21,664 current LCU | +14.7% |
| 1999 | 24,713 current LCU | +14.1% |
| 2000 | 28,513 current LCU | +15.4% |
| 2001 | 31,578 current LCU | +10.8% |
| 2002 | 34,588 current LCU | +9.5% |
| 2003 | 36,426 current LCU | +5.3% |
| 2004 | 38,391 current LCU | +5.4% |
| 2005 | 40,940 current LCU | +6.6% |
| 2006 | 43,270 current LCU | +5.7% |
| 2007 | 44,799 current LCU | +3.5% |
| 2008 | 41,715 current LCU | -6.9% |
| 2009 | 37,377 current LCU | -10.4% |
| 2010 | 36,719 current LCU | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 37,855 current LCU | +3.1% |
| 2012 | 38,459 current LCU | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 39,619 current LCU | +3.0% |
| 2014 | 43,115 current LCU | +8.8% |
| 2015 | 57,964 current LCU | +34.4% |
| 2016 | 57,993 current LCU | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 63,910 current LCU | +10.2% |
| 2018 | 68,368 current LCU | +7.0% |
| 2019 | 73,079 current LCU | +6.9% |
| 2020 | 75,839 current LCU | +3.8% |
| 2021 | 87,899 current LCU | +15.9% |
| 2022 | 99,933 current LCU | +13.7% |
| 2023 | 96,080 current LCU | -3.9% |
| 2024 | 99,148 current LCU | +3.2% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 99,148 current LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 67,855 current LCU, 1.5× the median. (82 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 99,148 current LCU is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 63,027 current LCU, 1.6× the median. (55 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,790 current LCU | 786.51 current LCU | 3,369 current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,889 current LCU | 3,938 current LCU | 10,012 current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 15,669 current LCU | 10,772 current LCU | 24,713 current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 37,760 current LCU | 28,513 current LCU | 44,799 current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 51,708 current LCU | 36,719 current LCU | 73,079 current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 91,780 current LCU | 75,839 current LCU | 99,933 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 per capita in Ireland?
- Gdp per capita in Ireland was 99,148 current LCU in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 99,933 current LCU in 2022.
- What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 786.51 current LCU in 1970.
- How does Ireland rank for gdp per capita?
- Ireland ranks 108th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 130.0%. 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 per capita (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release