Government spending by function in Ireland
Ireland: Government spending by function was 35.51 in 2023. ▬ Flat
Government spending by function in Ireland, 2007–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, government spending by function in Ireland stood at 35.51.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.1% on the previous year and down 3.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government spending by function in Ireland peaked at 37.78 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 26.95, in 2010.
Ireland ranks 22nd of 37 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Government spending by function in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 35.92 | — |
| 2008 | 36.42 | +1.4% |
| 2009 | 37.78 | +3.7% |
| 2010 | 26.95 | -28.7% |
| 2011 | 33.85 | +25.6% |
| 2012 | 37.2 | +9.9% |
| 2013 | 36.91 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 35.93 | -2.7% |
| 2015 | 34.91 | -2.8% |
| 2016 | 35.37 | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 35.81 | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 34.83 | -2.7% |
| 2019 | 35.74 | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 36.07 | +0.9% |
| 2021 | 34.82 | -3.5% |
| 2022 | 35.48 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 35.51 | +0.1% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 35.51 is below the median for high income countries, which is 36.42, 98% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 35.51 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 37.5, 95% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government spending by function in Ireland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | -28.7% | 37.78 | 26.95 |
| 2011 | +25.6% | 26.95 | 33.85 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 36.71 | 35.92 | 37.78 | 3 |
| 2010s | 34.75 | 26.95 | 37.2 | 10 |
| 2020s | 35.47 | 34.82 | 36.07 | 4 |
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 spending by function in Ireland?
- Government spending by function in Ireland was 35.51 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest government spending by function recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 37.78 in 2009.
- What is the lowest government spending by function recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 26.95 in 2010.
- How does Ireland rank for government spending by function?
- Ireland ranks 22nd out of 37 countries with data for 2023.
- Is government spending by function rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Government spending by function. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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