Construction survey results - quarterly data in Ireland

Ireland: Construction survey results - quarterly data was 4.9 Balance in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
4.9 Balance
Change on year
up 14.0%
World rank
33rd
of 42 countries
All-time high
6.8 Balance
in 2016
All-time low
3.8 Balance
in 2020
Years of data
8
2016–2023

Construction survey results - quarterly data in Ireland, 2016–2023

02462016201920232016: 6.8 Balance2017: 5.4 Balance2018: 4.4 Balance2019: 4.9 Balance2020: 3.8 Balance2021: 5.9 Balance2022: 4.3 Balance2023: 4.9 Balance

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Balance.

Analysis

The most recent figure for construction survey results - quarterly data in Ireland is 4.9 Balance, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.0% on the previous year and down 27.9% over ten years.

That places Ireland 33rd out of 42 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Construction survey results - quarterly data in Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Construction survey results - quarterly data in Ireland, 2016 to 2023.
Year Balance Change
2016 6.8 Balance —
2017 5.4 Balance -20.6%
2018 4.4 Balance -18.5%
2019 4.9 Balance +11.4%
2020 3.8 Balance -22.4%
2021 5.9 Balance +55.3%
2022 4.3 Balance -27.1%
2023 4.9 Balance +14.0%

Ireland compared with similar countries

  • Ireland's 4.9 Balance is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.6 Balance, 74% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
  • Ireland's 4.9 Balance is below the median for high income countries, which is 6.65 Balance, 74% of the median. (28 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 5.38 Balance 4.4 Balance 6.8 Balance 4
2020s 4.72 Balance 3.8 Balance 5.9 Balance 4

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 31 Greece 5.4 Balance compare
  2. 32 Sweden 5.3 Balance compare
  3. 34 Estonia 4.8 Balance compare
  4. 34 Estonia 4.8 Balance compare
  5. 36 North Macedonia 4.4 Balance compare

See the full ranking of 44 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is construction survey results - quarterly data in Ireland?
Construction survey results - quarterly data in Ireland was 4.9 Balance in 2023, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest construction survey results - quarterly data recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 6.8 Balance in 2016.
What is the lowest construction survey results - quarterly data recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 3.8 Balance in 2020.
How does Ireland rank for construction survey results - quarterly data?
Ireland ranks 33rd out of 42 countries with data for 2023.
Is construction survey results - quarterly data rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is down 27.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Ireland data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Construction survey results - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Construction survey results - quarterly data
Unit
Balance
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
44 places, 1,195 data points, 1981–2024
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