Customs and other import duties (current LCU) in Ireland
Ireland: Customs and other import duties (current LCU) was 681.85 million current LCU in 1985. ◆ Volatile
Customs and other import duties in Ireland, 1972–1985
Source: Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 1985, customs and other import duties in Ireland stood at 681.85 million current LCU. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.8% on the previous year and up 221.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, customs and other import duties in Ireland peaked at 681.85 million current LCU in 1985 and was at its lowest, 146.02 million current LCU, in 1972.
That places Ireland 99th out of 152 countries with data for 1985, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Customs and other import duties (current LCU) in Ireland, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 146.02 million current LCU | — |
| 1973 | 170.15 million current LCU | +16.5% |
| 1974 | 185.38 million current LCU | +9.0% |
| 1975 | 212.05 million current LCU | +14.4% |
| 1976 | 294.58 million current LCU | +38.9% |
| 1977 | 294.58 million current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 217.12 million current LCU | -26.3% |
| 1979 | 257.76 million current LCU | +18.7% |
| 1980 | 398.70 million current LCU | +54.7% |
| 1981 | 610.74 million current LCU | +53.2% |
| 1982 | 665.34 million current LCU | +8.9% |
| 1983 | 591.70 million current LCU | -11.1% |
| 1984 | 638.68 million current LCU | +7.9% |
| 1985 | 681.85 million current LCU | +6.8% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 681.85 million current LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 83.80 million current LCU, 8.1× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 681.85 million current LCU is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 138.90 million current LCU, 4.9× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 222.20 million current LCU | 146.02 million current LCU | 294.58 million current LCU | 8 |
| 1980s | 597.84 million current LCU | 398.70 million current LCU | 681.85 million current LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
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- 97 Bolivia 895.63 million current LCU
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- 101 Bhutan 468.00 million current LCU
- 102 Papua New Guinea 462.02 million current LCU
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Frequently asked questions
- What is customs and other import duties in Ireland?
- Customs and other import duties in Ireland was 681.85 million current LCU in 1985, according to Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest customs and other import duties recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 681.85 million current LCU in 1985.
- What is the lowest customs and other import duties recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 146.02 million current LCU in 1972.
- How does Ireland rank for customs and other import duties?
- Ireland ranks 99th out of 152 countries with data for 1985.
- Is customs and other import duties rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 221.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Customs and other import duties (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Taxes and duties on imports are taxes on goods and services that become payable at the moment when goods enter the economic territory or when services are delivered by non-resident producers to residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.