What is equal resource distribution index in Ireland?

Equal resource distribution index in Ireland was 0.83 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest equal resource distribution index recorded in Ireland?

The highest recorded value was 0.896 in 1996.

What is the lowest equal resource distribution index recorded in Ireland?

The lowest recorded value was 0.148 in 1900.

How does Ireland rank for equal resource distribution index?

Ireland ranks 44th out of 175 regions with data for 2025.

Is equal resource distribution index rising or falling in Ireland?

Over the last ten years it is down 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Ireland data come from?

The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Equal Resource Distribution Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Equal Resource Distribution Index in Ireland

Name: Equal Resource Distribution Index in Ireland
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Ireland: Equal Resource Distribution Index was 0.83 in 2025. ▲ Rising

Latest (2025)

0.83

Change on year

unchanged

Rank

44th

of 175 regions

All-time high

0.896

in 1996

All-time low

0.148

in 1900

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Equal Resource Distribution Index in Ireland, 1900–2025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for equal resource distribution index in Ireland is 0.83, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, equal resource distribution index in Ireland peaked at 0.896 in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0.148, in 1900.

That places Ireland 44th out of 175 regions with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 126 years of available data.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.1781	0.148	0.197	10
1910s	0.2821	0.202	0.469	10
1920s	0.4893	0.469	0.498	10
1930s	0.5303	0.498	0.59	10
1940s	0.5924	0.59	0.602	10
1950s	0.7276	0.716	0.732	10
1960s	0.767	0.744	0.786	10
1970s	0.8431	0.84	0.864	10
1980s	0.8842	0.883	0.887	10
1990s	0.8921	0.887	0.896	10
2000s	0.863	0.863	0.863	10
2010s	0.8389	0.831	0.863	10
2020s	0.8333	0.83	0.835	6

Countries ranked near Ireland

41 United Kingdom 0.854 compare
42 Croatia 0.853 compare
43 Montenegro 0.831 compare
45 Canada 0.825 compare
46 Georgia 0.823 compare
47 Latvia 0.82 compare
47 Saudi Arabia 0.82 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

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Summer temperature anomalies 1.31 °C (2026)
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Autumn temperature anomalies -0.5528 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 0.8957 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is equal resource distribution index in Ireland?: Equal resource distribution index in Ireland was 0.83 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest equal resource distribution index recorded in Ireland?: The highest recorded value was 0.896 in 1996.
What is the lowest equal resource distribution index recorded in Ireland?: The lowest recorded value was 0.148 in 1900.
How does Ireland rank for equal resource distribution index?: Ireland ranks 44th out of 175 regions with data for 2025.
Is equal resource distribution index rising or falling in Ireland?: Over the last ten years it is down 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Ireland data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Equal Resource Distribution Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Equal Resource Distribution Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 175 places, 20,802 data points, 1900–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Central estimate of the extent to which all social groups benefit from public spending and have equal access to education, healthcare, and the welfare state.