Other investment, Currency and deposits, General government (Assets) in Ireland
Ireland: Other investment, Currency and deposits, General government (Assets) was 18.43 billion US dollar in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other investment, Currency and deposits, General government in Ireland, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
In 2024, other investment, currency and deposits, general government in Ireland stood at 18.43 billion US dollar. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
The figure is up 141.5% on the previous year and up 114.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other investment, currency and deposits, general government in Ireland peaked at 18.43 billion US dollar in 2024 and was at its lowest, 40.09 million US dollar, in 2010.
That places Ireland 3rd out of 128 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other investment, Currency and deposits, General government (Assets) in Ireland, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1.43 billion US dollar | — |
| 2006 | 1.19 billion US dollar | -16.6% |
| 2007 | 182.54 million US dollar | -84.7% |
| 2008 | 48.71 million US dollar | -73.3% |
| 2009 | 60.51 million US dollar | +24.2% |
| 2010 | 40.09 million US dollar | -33.7% |
| 2011 | 1.85 billion US dollar | +4512.5% |
| 2012 | 12.47 billion US dollar | +574.3% |
| 2013 | 14.32 billion US dollar | +14.8% |
| 2014 | 8.60 billion US dollar | -39.9% |
| 2015 | 4.66 billion US dollar | -45.8% |
| 2016 | 2.06 billion US dollar | -55.8% |
| 2017 | 2.85 billion US dollar | +38.2% |
| 2018 | 2.46 billion US dollar | -13.9% |
| 2019 | 1.70 billion US dollar | -30.6% |
| 2020 | 2.44 billion US dollar | +43.1% |
| 2021 | 2.43 billion US dollar | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 2.29 billion US dollar | -6.0% |
| 2023 | 7.63 billion US dollar | +233.6% |
| 2024 | 18.43 billion US dollar | +141.5% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 18.43 billion US dollar is above the median for high income countries, which is 67.00 million US dollar, 275.0× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 18.43 billion US dollar is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 70.50 million US dollar, 261.4× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other investment, Currency and deposits, General government (Assets) in Ireland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +4512.5% | 40.09 million US dollar | 1.85 billion US dollar |
| 2012 | +574.3% | 1.85 billion US dollar | 12.47 billion US dollar |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 582.69 million US dollar | 48.71 million US dollar | 1.43 billion US dollar | 5 |
| 2010s | 5.10 billion US dollar | 40.09 million US dollar | 14.32 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.64 billion US dollar | 2.29 billion US dollar | 18.43 billion US dollar | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
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- Democracy, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
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- Elected parliament, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
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- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita 11.86 SIPRI trend indicator values per person (2023)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per unit of GDP 0.0001 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate -74.29 % change on previous year (2020)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other investment, currency and deposits, general government in Ireland?
- Other investment, currency and deposits, general government in Ireland was 18.43 billion US dollar in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest other investment, currency and deposits, general government recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 18.43 billion US dollar in 2024.
- What is the lowest other investment, currency and deposits, general government recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 40.09 million US dollar in 2010.
- How does Ireland rank for other investment, currency and deposits, general government?
- Ireland ranks 3rd out of 128 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other investment, currency and deposits, general government rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 114.3%. 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 Other investment, Currency and deposits, General government (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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.