Direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, Debt instruments in Ireland

Ireland: Direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, Debt instruments was 50.17 billion US dollar in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
50.17 billion US dollar
Change on year
up 0.5%
World rank
19th
of 133 countries
All-time high
282.63 billion US dollar
in 2018
All-time low
24.88 billion US dollar
in 2005
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, Debt instruments in Ireland, 2005–2024

0100.0B200.0B300.0B2005201420242005: 24.9B US dollar2006: 25.1B US dollar2007: 34.9B US dollar2008: 48.0B US dollar2009: 69.0B US dollar2010: 73.4B US dollar2011: 86.1B US dollar2012: 101.1B US dollar2013: 126.7B US dollar2014: 170.0B US dollar2015: 196.2B US dollar2016: 227.6B US dollar2017: 270.6B US dollar2018: 282.6B US dollar2019: 165.1B US dollar2020: 120.1B US dollar2021: 64.6B US dollar2022: 57.2B US dollar2023: 49.9B US dollar2024: 50.2B US dollar

Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.

Analysis

The most recent figure for direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, debt instruments in Ireland is 50.17 billion US dollar, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 0.5% on the previous year and down 70.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, debt instruments in Ireland peaked at 282.63 billion US dollar in 2018 and was at its lowest, 24.88 billion US dollar, in 2005.

That places Ireland 19th out of 133 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.

Direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, Debt instruments in Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) in Ireland, 2005 to 2024.
Year US dollar Change
2005 24.88 billion US dollar
2006 25.05 billion US dollar +0.7%
2007 34.91 billion US dollar +39.3%
2008 47.95 billion US dollar +37.4%
2009 68.99 billion US dollar +43.9%
2010 73.35 billion US dollar +6.3%
2011 86.12 billion US dollar +17.4%
2012 101.07 billion US dollar +17.4%
2013 126.72 billion US dollar +25.4%
2014 170.02 billion US dollar +34.2%
2015 196.19 billion US dollar +15.4%
2016 227.61 billion US dollar +16.0%
2017 270.64 billion US dollar +18.9%
2018 282.63 billion US dollar +4.4%
2019 165.09 billion US dollar -41.6%
2020 120.06 billion US dollar -27.3%
2021 64.63 billion US dollar -46.2%
2022 57.22 billion US dollar -11.5%
2023 49.94 billion US dollar -12.7%
2024 50.17 billion US dollar +0.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 40.36 billion US dollar 24.88 billion US dollar 68.99 billion US dollar 5
2010s 169.94 billion US dollar 73.35 billion US dollar 282.63 billion US dollar 10
2020s 68.41 billion US dollar 49.94 billion US dollar 120.06 billion US dollar 5

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 16 Thailand 58.70 billion US dollar compare
  2. 17 Indonesia 51.88 billion US dollar compare
  3. 18 Austria 50.48 billion US dollar compare
  4. 20 Mauritius 45.97 billion US dollar compare
  5. 21 Malaysia 45.97 billion US dollar compare
  6. 22 Cyprus 41.76 billion US dollar compare

See the full ranking of 136 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, debt instruments in Ireland?
Direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, debt instruments in Ireland was 50.17 billion US dollar in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, debt instruments recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 282.63 billion US dollar in 2018.
What is the lowest direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, debt instruments recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 24.88 billion US dollar in 2005.
How does Ireland rank for direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, debt instruments?
Ireland ranks 19th out of 133 countries with data for 2024.
Is direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, debt instruments rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is down 70.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ireland data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar)
Unit
US dollar
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
136 places, 2,668 data points, 1975–2025
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The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.