Government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data in Ireland
Ireland: Government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data was 638,684 Million euro in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
638,684 Million euro
Change on year
up 13.5%
World rank
10th
of 35 countries
All-time high
638,684 Million euro
in 2025
All-time low
52,881 Million euro
in 1995
Years of data
31
1995–2025
Government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data in Ireland, 1995–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million euro.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data in Ireland is 638,684 Million euro, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 13.5% on the previous year and up 134.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data in Ireland peaked at 638,684 Million euro in 2025 and was at its lowest, 52,881 Million euro, in 1995.
Ireland ranks 10th of 35 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.
Government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Million euro | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 52,881 Million euro | — |
| 1996 | 59,702 Million euro | +12.9% |
| 1997 | 73,119 Million euro | +22.5% |
| 1998 | 80,566 Million euro | +10.2% |
| 1999 | 92,790 Million euro | +15.2% |
| 2000 | 108,495 Million euro | +16.9% |
| 2001 | 122,089 Million euro | +12.5% |
| 2002 | 135,998 Million euro | +11.4% |
| 2003 | 145,577 Million euro | +7.0% |
| 2004 | 156,260 Million euro | +7.3% |
| 2005 | 170,307 Million euro | +9.0% |
| 2006 | 184,916 Million euro | +8.6% |
| 2007 | 197,069 Million euro | +6.6% |
| 2008 | 187,283 Million euro | -5.0% |
| 2009 | 169,520 Million euro | -9.5% |
| 2010 | 167,255 Million euro | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 173,120 Million euro | +3.5% |
| 2012 | 176,622 Million euro | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 182,909 Million euro | +3.6% |
| 2014 | 200,595 Million euro | +9.7% |
| 2015 | 272,283 Million euro | +35.7% |
| 2016 | 275,933 Million euro | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 308,366 Million euro | +11.8% |
| 2018 | 335,136 Million euro | +8.7% |
| 2019 | 363,753 Million euro | +8.5% |
| 2020 | 381,729 Million euro | +4.9% |
| 2021 | 448,445 Million euro | +17.5% |
| 2022 | 520,718 Million euro | +16.1% |
| 2023 | 524,729 Million euro | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 562,794 Million euro | +7.3% |
| 2025 | 638,684 Million euro | +13.5% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 638,684 Million euro is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 326,674 Million euro, 2.0× the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 638,684 Million euro is above the median for high income countries, which is 306,766 Million euro, 2.1× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 71,812 Million euro | 52,881 Million euro | 92,790 Million euro | 5 |
| 2000s | 157,751 Million euro | 108,495 Million euro | 197,069 Million euro | 10 |
| 2010s | 245,597 Million euro | 167,255 Million euro | 363,753 Million euro | 10 |
| 2020s | 512,850 Million euro | 381,729 Million euro | 638,684 Million euro | 6 |
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 government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data in Ireland?
- Government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data in Ireland was 638,684 Million euro in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 638,684 Million euro in 2025.
- What is the lowest government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 52,881 Million euro in 1995.
- How does Ireland rank for government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data?
- Ireland ranks 10th out of 35 countries with data for 2025.
- Is government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 134.6%. 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 Government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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