24_International reserves in Ireland
Ireland: 24_International reserves was 11.91 billion excluding gold in 2026. ◆ Volatile
24_International reserves in Ireland, 1990–2026
Source: IMF. Measured in excluding gold.
Analysis
In 2026, 24_international reserves in Ireland stood at 11.91 billion excluding gold.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.2% on the previous year and up 283.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 24_international reserves in Ireland peaked at 12.54 billion excluding gold in 2023 and was at its lowest, 693.94 million excluding gold, in 2006.
Ireland ranks 73rd of 175 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
24_International reserves in Ireland, year by year
| Year | excluding gold | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3.88 billion excluding gold | — |
| 1991 | 5.30 billion excluding gold | +36.8% |
| 1992 | 5.83 billion excluding gold | +9.9% |
| 1993 | 5.64 billion excluding gold | -3.2% |
| 1994 | 6.34 billion excluding gold | +12.4% |
| 1995 | 6.56 billion excluding gold | +3.4% |
| 1996 | 8.06 billion excluding gold | +23.0% |
| 1997 | 9.09 billion excluding gold | +12.7% |
| 1998 | 6.61 billion excluding gold | -27.3% |
| 1999 | 5.17 billion excluding gold | -21.7% |
| 2000 | 5.26 billion excluding gold | +1.6% |
| 2001 | 5.34 billion excluding gold | +1.7% |
| 2002 | 5.23 billion excluding gold | -2.2% |
| 2003 | 3.48 billion excluding gold | -33.5% |
| 2004 | 2.51 billion excluding gold | -27.9% |
| 2005 | 2.69 billion excluding gold | +7.4% |
| 2006 | 693.94 million excluding gold | -74.2% |
| 2007 | 757.50 million excluding gold | +9.2% |
| 2008 | 766.41 million excluding gold | +1.2% |
| 2009 | 795.14 million excluding gold | +3.7% |
| 2010 | 1.82 billion excluding gold | +129.5% |
| 2011 | 1.82 billion excluding gold | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 1.40 billion excluding gold | -23.3% |
| 2013 | 1.36 billion excluding gold | -2.8% |
| 2014 | 1.41 billion excluding gold | +3.9% |
| 2015 | 1.54 billion excluding gold | +9.7% |
| 2016 | 3.11 billion excluding gold | +101.2% |
| 2017 | 3.29 billion excluding gold | +5.8% |
| 2018 | 4.31 billion excluding gold | +31.0% |
| 2019 | 4.95 billion excluding gold | +15.0% |
| 2020 | 5.46 billion excluding gold | +10.3% |
| 2021 | 7.40 billion excluding gold | +35.5% |
| 2022 | 12.19 billion excluding gold | +64.6% |
| 2023 | 12.54 billion excluding gold | +2.9% |
| 2024 | 11.86 billion excluding gold | -5.4% |
| 2025 | 11.89 billion excluding gold | +0.2% |
| 2026 | 11.91 billion excluding gold | +0.2% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 11.91 billion excluding gold is below the median for high income countries, which is 21.73 billion excluding gold, 55% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 11.91 billion excluding gold is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 14.24 billion excluding gold, 84% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 24_International reserves 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +129.5% | 795.14 million excluding gold | 1.82 billion excluding gold |
| 2016 | +101.2% | 1.54 billion excluding gold | 3.11 billion excluding gold |
| 2006 | -74.2% | 2.69 billion excluding gold | 693.94 million excluding gold |
| 2022 | +64.6% | 7.40 billion excluding gold | 12.19 billion excluding gold |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.25 billion excluding gold | 3.88 billion excluding gold | 9.09 billion excluding gold | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.75 billion excluding gold | 693.94 million excluding gold | 5.34 billion excluding gold | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.50 billion excluding gold | 1.36 billion excluding gold | 4.95 billion excluding gold | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.46 billion excluding gold | 5.46 billion excluding gold | 12.54 billion excluding gold | 7 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More reference data data for Ireland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0921 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 21.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5015 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 24_international reserves in Ireland?
- 24_international reserves in Ireland was 11.91 billion excluding gold in 2026, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 24_international reserves recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 12.54 billion excluding gold in 2023.
- What is the lowest 24_international reserves recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 693.94 million excluding gold in 2006.
- How does Ireland rank for 24_international reserves?
- Ireland ranks 73rd out of 175 countries with data for 2026.
- Is 24_international reserves rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 283.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from IMF, published as part of 24_International reserves (excluding gold). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The data on international reserve assets refer to entries published in the world tables of the IMF’s International Financial Statistics (IFS).