Government vs private aid by donor in Ireland
Ireland: Government vs private aid by donor was 1.97 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.97 billion
Change on year
down 22.5%
World rank
20th
of 50 countries
All-time high
2.94 billion
in 2023
All-time low
39.62 million
in 1974
Years of data
52
1974–2025
Government vs private aid by donor in Ireland, 1974–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 1.97 billion for government vs private aid by donor in 2025.
That represents a change of down 22.5% on the previous year and up 129.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government vs private aid by donor in Ireland peaked at 2.94 billion in 2023 and was at its lowest, 39.62 million, in 1974.
Ireland ranks 20th of 50 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 vs private aid by donor in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 39.62 million | — |
| 1975 | 43.85 million | +10.7% |
| 1976 | 49.46 million | +12.8% |
| 1977 | 45.50 million | -8.0% |
| 1978 | 111.84 million | +145.8% |
| 1979 | 106.61 million | -4.7% |
| 1980 | 94.91 million | -11.0% |
| 1981 | 95.87 million | +1.0% |
| 1982 | 156.49 million | +63.2% |
| 1983 | 113.81 million | -27.3% |
| 1984 | 129.54 million | +13.8% |
| 1985 | 143.17 million | +10.5% |
| 1986 | 168.70 million | +17.8% |
| 1987 | 122.32 million | -27.5% |
| 1988 | 127.54 million | +4.3% |
| 1989 | 111.74 million | -12.4% |
| 1990 | 113.44 million | +1.5% |
| 1991 | 144.85 million | +27.7% |
| 1992 | 129.45 million | -10.6% |
| 1993 | 164.96 million | +27.4% |
| 1994 | 213.35 million | +29.3% |
| 1995 | 271.90 million | +27.4% |
| 1996 | 310.38 million | +14.2% |
| 1997 | 330.31 million | +6.4% |
| 1998 | 349.75 million | +5.9% |
| 1999 | 436.14 million | +24.7% |
| 2000 | 449.86 million | +3.1% |
| 2001 | 531.50 million | +18.1% |
| 2002 | 667.96 million | +25.7% |
| 2003 | 679.31 million | +1.7% |
| 2004 | 743.30 million | +9.4% |
| 2005 | 852.24 million | +14.7% |
| 2006 | 1.16 billion | +36.0% |
| 2007 | 1.22 billion | +5.7% |
| 2008 | 1.30 billion | +6.4% |
| 2009 | 1.07 billion | -17.6% |
| 2010 | 1.04 billion | -3.5% |
| 2011 | 988.55 million | -4.6% |
| 2012 | 925.25 million | -6.4% |
| 2013 | 925.43 million | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 889.86 million | -3.8% |
| 2015 | 859.30 million | -3.4% |
| 2016 | 961.58 million | +11.9% |
| 2017 | 970.17 million | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 1.02 billion | +5.5% |
| 2019 | 1.09 billion | +6.2% |
| 2020 | 1.11 billion | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 1.23 billion | +11.4% |
| 2022 | 2.68 billion | +117.2% |
| 2023 | 2.94 billion | +9.9% |
| 2024 | 2.54 billion | -13.7% |
| 2025 | 1.97 billion | -22.5% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 1.97 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.04 billion, 1.9× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 1.97 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 581.97 million, 3.4× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government vs private aid by donor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | +145.8% | 45.50 million | 111.84 million |
| 2022 | +117.2% | 1.23 billion | 2.68 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 66.15 million | 39.62 million | 111.84 million | 6 |
| 1980s | 126.41 million | 94.91 million | 168.70 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 246.45 million | 113.44 million | 436.14 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 868.51 million | 449.86 million | 1.30 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 966.79 million | 859.30 million | 1.09 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.08 billion | 1.11 billion | 2.94 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More reference data data for Ireland
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- 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 vs private aid by donor in Ireland?
- Government vs private aid by donor in Ireland was 1.97 billion in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest government vs private aid by donor recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 2.94 billion in 2023.
- What is the lowest government vs private aid by donor recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 39.62 million in 1974.
- How does Ireland rank for government vs private aid by donor?
- Ireland ranks 20th out of 50 countries with data for 2025.
- Is government vs private aid by donor rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 129.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Government vs private aid by donor. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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