Consolidated banking leverage, domestic and foreign entities in Ireland

Ireland: Consolidated banking leverage, domestic and foreign entities was 9.4% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
9.4%
Change on year
up 9.3%
World rank
29th
of 37 countries
All-time high
29.9%
in 2008
All-time low
6.6%
in 2017
Years of data
18
2008–2025

Consolidated banking leverage, domestic and foreign entities in Ireland, 2008–2025

510152025302008201620252008: 29.9 Percentage of gross domestic product (GDP)2009: 20.9 Percentage of gross domestic product (GDP)2010: 21.1 Percentage of gross domestic product (GDP)2011: 17.7 Percentage of gross domestic product (GDP)2012: 15.8 Percentage of gross domestic product (GDP)2013: 15 Percentage of gross domestic product (GDP)2014: 9.1 Percentage of gross domestic product (GDP)2015: 7.8 Percentage of gross domestic product (GDP)2016: 7.4 Percentage of gross domestic product (GDP)2017: 6.6 Percentage of gross domestic product (GDP)2018: 6.7 Percentage of gross domestic product (GDP)2019: 7.4 Percentage of gross domestic product (GDP)2020: 8.8 Percentage of gross domestic product (GDP)2021: 8.8 Percentage of gross domestic product (GDP)2022: 9.3 Percentage of gross domestic product (GDP)2023: 8.6 Percentage of gross domestic product (GDP)2024: 8.6 Percentage of gross domestic product (GDP)2025: 9.4 Percentage of gross domestic product (GDP)

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage of gross domestic product (GDP).

Analysis

The most recent figure for consolidated banking leverage, domestic and foreign entities in Ireland is 9.4%, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.3% on the previous year and up 20.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, consolidated banking leverage, domestic and foreign entities in Ireland peaked at 29.9% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 6.6%, in 2017.

That places Ireland 29th out of 37 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Consolidated banking leverage, domestic and foreign entities in Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Consolidated banking leverage, domestic and foreign entities (asset-to-equity multiple) in Ireland, 2008 to 2025.
Year Percentage of gross domestic product (GDP) Change
2008 29.9% —
2009 20.9% -30.1%
2010 21.1% +1.0%
2011 17.7% -16.1%
2012 15.8% -10.7%
2013 15.0% -5.1%
2014 9.1% -39.3%
2015 7.8% -14.3%
2016 7.4% -5.1%
2017 6.6% -10.8%
2018 6.7% +1.5%
2019 7.4% +10.4%
2020 8.8% +18.9%
2021 8.8% +0.0%
2022 9.3% +5.7%
2023 8.6% -7.5%
2024 8.6% +0.0%
2025 9.4% +9.3%

Ireland compared with similar countries

  • Ireland's 9.4% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 11.1%, 85% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
  • Ireland's 9.4% is below the median for high income countries, which is 11.4%, 82% of the median. (27 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 25.4% 20.9% 29.9% 2
2010s 11.5% 6.6% 21.1% 10
2020s 8.9% 8.6% 9.4% 6

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 26 Austria 9.6% compare
  2. 27 Latvia 9.5% compare
  3. 27 Latvia 9.5% compare
  4. 29 Slovakia 9.4% compare
  5. 29 Slovakia 9.4% compare
  6. 32 Croatia 9.3% compare
  7. 32 Croatia 9.3% compare

See the full ranking of 37 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is consolidated banking leverage, domestic and foreign entities in Ireland?
Consolidated banking leverage, domestic and foreign entities in Ireland was 9.4% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest consolidated banking leverage, domestic and foreign entities recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 29.9% in 2008.
What is the lowest consolidated banking leverage, domestic and foreign entities recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 6.6% in 2017.
How does Ireland rank for consolidated banking leverage, domestic and foreign entities?
Ireland ranks 29th out of 37 countries with data for 2025.
Is consolidated banking leverage, domestic and foreign entities rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is up 20.5%. 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 Consolidated banking leverage, domestic and foreign entities (asset-to-equity multiple). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Consolidated banking leverage, domestic and foreign entities (asset-to-equity multiple)
Unit
Percentage of gross domestic product (GDP)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
37 places, 660 data points, 2007–2025
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