Government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data in Ireland
Ireland: Government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data was 602,441 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data in Ireland, 1995–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data in Ireland is 602,441, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.2% on the previous year and up 121.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data in Ireland peaked at 602,441 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 52,881, 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 | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 52,881 | — |
| 1996 | 59,702 | +12.9% |
| 1997 | 73,119 | +22.5% |
| 1998 | 80,566 | +10.2% |
| 1999 | 92,790 | +15.2% |
| 2000 | 108,495 | +16.9% |
| 2001 | 122,089 | +12.5% |
| 2002 | 135,998 | +11.4% |
| 2003 | 145,577 | +7.0% |
| 2004 | 156,141 | +7.3% |
| 2005 | 170,191 | +9.0% |
| 2006 | 184,788 | +8.6% |
| 2007 | 196,942 | +6.6% |
| 2008 | 187,155 | -5.0% |
| 2009 | 169,408 | -9.5% |
| 2010 | 167,151 | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 173,004 | +3.5% |
| 2012 | 176,519 | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 182,697 | +3.5% |
| 2014 | 200,398 | +9.7% |
| 2015 | 272,125 | +35.8% |
| 2016 | 275,806 | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 308,233 | +11.8% |
| 2018 | 334,940 | +8.7% |
| 2019 | 363,591 | +8.6% |
| 2020 | 380,701 | +4.7% |
| 2021 | 448,469 | +17.8% |
| 2022 | 523,248 | +16.7% |
| 2023 | 520,792 | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 561,940 | +7.9% |
| 2025 | 602,441 | +7.2% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 602,441 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 327,898, 1.8× the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 602,441 is above the median for high income countries, which is 308,538, 2.0× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 71,812 | 52,881 | 92,790 | 5 |
| 2000s | 157,678 | 108,495 | 196,942 | 10 |
| 2010s | 245,446 | 167,151 | 363,591 | 10 |
| 2020s | 506,265 | 380,701 | 602,441 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More reference data data for Ireland
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- 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 602,441 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 602,441 in 2025.
- What is the lowest government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 52,881 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 121.4%. 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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