Non-performing loans of government in Ireland

Ireland: Non-performing loans of government was 989.39 Million units of national currency in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
989.39 Million units of national currency
Change on year
up 15.3%
World rank
15th
of 35 countries
All-time high
10,075 Million units of national currency
in 2013
All-time low
612.9 Million units of national currency
in 2017
Years of data
12
2013–2024

Non-performing loans of government in Ireland, 2013–2024

02.0k4.0k6.0k8.0k10.0k2013201820242013: 10.1k Million units of national currency2014: 2.3k Million units of national currency2015: 726 Million units of national currency2016: 649 Million units of national currency2017: 612.9 Million units of national currency2018: 666.7 Million units of national currency2019: 648.1 Million units of national currency2020: 662.5 Million units of national currency2021: 676.6 Million units of national currency2022: 738 Million units of national currency2023: 858.1 Million units of national currency2024: 989.4 Million units of national currency

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million units of national currency.

Analysis

In 2024, non-performing loans of government in Ireland stood at 989.39 Million units of national currency.

That represents a change of up 15.3% on the previous year and down 57.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, non-performing loans of government in Ireland peaked at 10,075 Million units of national currency in 2013 and was at its lowest, 612.9 Million units of national currency, in 2017.

Ireland ranks 15th 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.

Non-performing loans of government in Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Non-performing loans of government in Ireland, 2013 to 2024.
Year Million units of national currency Change
2013 10,075 Million units of national currency —
2014 2,341 Million units of national currency -76.8%
2015 726 Million units of national currency -69.0%
2016 649 Million units of national currency -10.6%
2017 612.9 Million units of national currency -5.6%
2018 666.7 Million units of national currency +8.8%
2019 648.11 Million units of national currency -2.8%
2020 662.52 Million units of national currency +2.2%
2021 676.58 Million units of national currency +2.1%
2022 737.97 Million units of national currency +9.1%
2023 858.15 Million units of national currency +16.3%
2024 989.39 Million units of national currency +15.3%

Ireland compared with similar countries

  • Ireland's 989.39 Million units of national currency is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 842.39 Million units of national currency, 1.2× the median. (26 countries reporting)
  • Ireland's 989.39 Million units of national currency is above the median for high income countries, which is 695.4 Million units of national currency, 1.4× the median. (27 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 2,246 Million units of national currency 612.9 Million units of national currency 10,075 Million units of national currency 7
2020s 784.92 Million units of national currency 662.52 Million units of national currency 989.39 Million units of national currency 5

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 12 Romania 1,420 Million units of national currency compare
  2. 13 Netherlands 1,147 Million units of national currency compare
  3. 13 Netherlands 1,147 Million units of national currency compare
  4. 16 Croatia 695.4 Million units of national currency compare
  5. 16 Croatia 695.4 Million units of national currency compare
  6. 18 Germany 538.86 Million units of national currency compare

See the full ranking of 35 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is non-performing loans of government in Ireland?
Non-performing loans of government in Ireland was 989.39 Million units of national currency in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest non-performing loans of government recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 10,075 Million units of national currency in 2013.
What is the lowest non-performing loans of government recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 612.9 Million units of national currency in 2017.
How does Ireland rank for non-performing loans of government?
Ireland ranks 15th out of 35 countries with data for 2024.
Is non-performing loans of government rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is down 57.7%. 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 Non-performing loans of government. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Non-performing loans of government
Unit
Million units of national currency
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
35 places, 463 data points, 2010–2024
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