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
Direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, Debt instruments in Ireland, 2005–2024
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More external debt data for Ireland
- Other investment, Debt instruments 2.15 trillion US dollar (2024)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 5.32 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 303.20 billion US dollar (2019)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 398,477 US dollar per person (2024)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 3.53 US dollar per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents 743.67 billion (2023)
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of 0.8206 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 19.29 % change on previous year (2019)
- Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government 1.32 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 60,927 US dollar per person (2019)
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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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.