Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP in Ireland
Ireland: Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP was 22.31 in 2030. ◆ Volatile
Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP in Ireland, 1999–2030
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2030, net debt, general government, percent of gdp in Ireland stood at 22.31.
The figure is down 2.1% on the previous year and down 53.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net debt, general government, percent of gdp in Ireland peaked at 88.94 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 14.38, in 2007.
That places Ireland 75th out of 90 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 34.16 | — |
| 2000 | 24.56 | -28.1% |
| 2001 | 20.87 | -15.0% |
| 2002 | 22.68 | +8.7% |
| 2003 | 22.05 | -2.8% |
| 2004 | 19.82 | -10.1% |
| 2005 | 17.62 | -11.1% |
| 2006 | 14.49 | -17.8% |
| 2007 | 14.38 | -0.8% |
| 2008 | 22.77 | +58.4% |
| 2009 | 36.96 | +62.3% |
| 2010 | 66.65 | +80.3% |
| 2011 | 78.59 | +17.9% |
| 2012 | 86.73 | +10.4% |
| 2013 | 88.94 | +2.6% |
| 2014 | 84.01 | -5.6% |
| 2015 | 63.73 | -24.1% |
| 2016 | 64.12 | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 56.96 | -11.2% |
| 2018 | 52.79 | -7.3% |
| 2019 | 47.62 | -9.8% |
| 2020 | 48.36 | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 42.68 | -11.8% |
| 2022 | 35.81 | -16.1% |
| 2023 | 34.17 | -4.6% |
| 2024 | 28.02 | -18.0% |
| 2025 | 24.84 | -11.4% |
| 2026 | 24.39 | -1.8% |
| 2027 | 24.14 | -1.0% |
| 2028 | 23.47 | -2.8% |
| 2029 | 22.79 | -2.9% |
| 2030 | 22.31 | -2.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 34.16 | 34.16 | 34.16 | 1 |
| 2000s | 21.62 | 14.38 | 36.96 | 10 |
| 2010s | 69.01 | 47.62 | 88.94 | 10 |
| 2020s | 30.87 | 22.79 | 48.36 | 10 |
| 2030s | 22.31 | 22.31 | 22.31 | 1 |
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 net debt, general government, percent of gdp in Ireland?
- Net debt, general government, percent of gdp in Ireland was 22.31 in 2030, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest net debt, general government, percent of gdp recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 88.94 in 2013.
- What is the lowest net debt, general government, percent of gdp recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.38 in 2007.
- How does Ireland rank for net debt, general government, percent of gdp?
- Ireland ranks 75th out of 90 countries with data for 2030.
- Is net debt, general government, percent of gdp rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 53.9%. 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 Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October