BERD by size class and source of funds in Ireland

Ireland: BERD by size class and source of funds was 6,590 Million euro in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
6,590 Million euro
Change on year
down 5.9%
World rank
24th
of 52 countries
All-time high
7,004 Million euro
in 2023
All-time low
52.56 Million euro
in 1981
Years of data
44
1981–2024

BERD by size class and source of funds in Ireland, 1981–2024

02.0k4.0k6.0k8.0k1981200220241981: 52.6 Million euro1982: 61.7 Million euro1983: 67.8 Million euro1984: 85.3 Million euro1985: 106 Million euro1986: 122.7 Million euro1987: 126 Million euro1988: 136 Million euro1989: 159.3 Million euro1990: 184.9 Million euro1991: 229.1 Million euro1992: 279.5 Million euro1993: 338.1 Million euro1994: 403.6 Million euro1995: 454 Million euro1996: 537.2 Million euro1997: 645.2 Million euro1998: 699.1 Million euro1999: 783.6 Million euro2000: 842.2 Million euro2001: 900 Million euro2002: 988.2 Million euro2003: 1.1k Million euro2004: 1.2k Million euro2005: 1.3k Million euro2006: 1.5k Million euro2007: 1.6k Million euro2008: 1.7k Million euro2009: 1.9k Million euro2010: 1.8k Million euro2011: 1.9k Million euro2012: 2.0k Million euro2013: 2.0k Million euro2014: 2.1k Million euro2015: 2.2k Million euro2016: 2.3k Million euro2017: 2.8k Million euro2018: 2.8k Million euro2019: 3.3k Million euro2020: 3.4k Million euro2021: 3.9k Million euro2022: 7.0k Million euro2023: 7.0k Million euro2024: 6.6k Million euro

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million euro.

Analysis

In 2024, berd by size class and source of funds in Ireland stood at 6,590 Million euro.

That represents a change of down 5.9% on the previous year and up 212.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, berd by size class and source of funds in Ireland peaked at 7,004 Million euro in 2023 and was at its lowest, 52.56 Million euro, in 1981.

That places Ireland 24th out of 52 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

BERD by size class and source of funds in Ireland, year by year

Annual values for BERD by size class and source of funds in Ireland, 1981 to 2024.
Year Million euro Change
1981 52.56 Million euro —
1982 61.67 Million euro +17.3%
1983 67.81 Million euro +10.0%
1984 85.33 Million euro +25.8%
1985 106.03 Million euro +24.3%
1986 122.68 Million euro +15.7%
1987 126.05 Million euro +2.7%
1988 136 Million euro +7.9%
1989 159.29 Million euro +17.1%
1990 184.93 Million euro +16.1%
1991 229.1 Million euro +23.9%
1992 279.54 Million euro +22.0%
1993 338.08 Million euro +20.9%
1994 403.6 Million euro +19.4%
1995 453.98 Million euro +12.5%
1996 537.19 Million euro +18.3%
1997 645.21 Million euro +20.1%
1998 699.15 Million euro +8.4%
1999 783.61 Million euro +12.1%
2000 842.2 Million euro +7.5%
2001 900 Million euro +6.9%
2002 988.2 Million euro +9.8%
2003 1,105 Million euro +11.8%
2004 1,210 Million euro +9.5%
2005 1,330 Million euro +9.9%
2006 1,466 Million euro +10.3%
2007 1,603 Million euro +9.3%
2008 1,687 Million euro +5.2%
2009 1,868 Million euro +10.8%
2010 1,834 Million euro -1.9%
2011 1,860 Million euro +1.4%
2012 1,962 Million euro +5.5%
2013 2,022 Million euro +3.1%
2014 2,107 Million euro +4.2%
2015 2,233 Million euro +6.0%
2016 2,293 Million euro +2.7%
2017 2,770 Million euro +20.8%
2018 2,778 Million euro +0.3%
2019 3,256 Million euro +17.2%
2020 3,391 Million euro +4.1%
2021 3,879 Million euro +14.4%
2022 6,995 Million euro +80.3%
2023 7,004 Million euro +0.1%
2024 6,590 Million euro -5.9%

Ireland compared with similar countries

  • Ireland's 6,590 Million euro is above the median for high income countries, which is 6,039 Million euro, 1.1× the median. (35 countries reporting)
  • Ireland's 6,590 Million euro is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,162 Million euro, 2.1× the median. (35 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where BERD by size class and source of funds 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.

YearChange FromTo
2022 +80.3% 3,879 Million euro 6,995 Million euro

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 101.94 Million euro 52.56 Million euro 159.29 Million euro 9
1990s 455.44 Million euro 184.93 Million euro 783.61 Million euro 10
2000s 1,300 Million euro 842.2 Million euro 1,868 Million euro 10
2010s 2,311 Million euro 1,834 Million euro 3,256 Million euro 10
2020s 5,572 Million euro 3,391 Million euro 7,004 Million euro 5

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 21 Poland 7,568 Million euro compare
  2. 21 Poland 7,568 Million euro compare
  3. 23 Denmark 7,400 Million euro compare
  4. 25 Finland 6,039 Million euro compare
  5. 26 Norway 4,541 Million euro compare
  6. 27 Czechia 3,783 Million euro compare

See the full ranking of 56 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is berd by size class and source of funds in Ireland?
Berd by size class and source of funds in Ireland was 6,590 Million euro in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest berd by size class and source of funds recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 7,004 Million euro in 2023.
What is the lowest berd by size class and source of funds recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 52.56 Million euro in 1981.
How does Ireland rank for berd by size class and source of funds?
Ireland ranks 24th out of 52 countries with data for 2024.
Is berd by size class and source of funds rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is up 212.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ireland data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of BERD by size class and source of funds. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
BERD by size class and source of funds
Unit
Million euro
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
56 places, 1,805 data points, 1980–2024
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