Social protection receipts by institutional sector in Ireland
Ireland: Social protection receipts by institutional sector was 20,442 Million euro in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Social protection receipts by institutional sector in Ireland, 1990–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million euro.
Analysis
In 2023, social protection receipts by institutional sector in Ireland stood at 20,442 Million euro. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
The figure is up 16.6% on the previous year and up 101.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, social protection receipts by institutional sector in Ireland peaked at 20,442 Million euro in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1,020 Million euro, in 1990.
That places Ireland 19th out of 45 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Social protection receipts by institutional sector in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Million euro | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1,020 Million euro | — |
| 1991 | 1,105 Million euro | +8.3% |
| 1992 | 1,204 Million euro | +9.0% |
| 1993 | 1,241 Million euro | +3.1% |
| 1994 | 1,284 Million euro | +3.4% |
| 1995 | 1,337 Million euro | +4.1% |
| 1996 | 1,405 Million euro | +5.1% |
| 1997 | 1,687 Million euro | +20.1% |
| 1998 | 1,837 Million euro | +8.9% |
| 1999 | 2,118 Million euro | +15.3% |
| 2000 | 5,773 Million euro | +172.6% |
| 2001 | 6,360 Million euro | +10.2% |
| 2002 | 6,280 Million euro | -1.3% |
| 2003 | 6,698 Million euro | +6.7% |
| 2004 | 7,388 Million euro | +10.3% |
| 2005 | 8,375 Million euro | +13.4% |
| 2006 | 9,480 Million euro | +13.2% |
| 2007 | 10,395 Million euro | +9.7% |
| 2008 | 10,396 Million euro | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 9,699 Million euro | -6.7% |
| 2010 | 9,880 Million euro | +1.9% |
| 2011 | 9,901 Million euro | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 9,777 Million euro | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 10,152 Million euro | +3.8% |
| 2014 | 10,737 Million euro | +5.8% |
| 2015 | 11,158 Million euro | +3.9% |
| 2016 | 11,089 Million euro | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 12,667 Million euro | +14.2% |
| 2018 | 13,308 Million euro | +5.1% |
| 2019 | 12,859 Million euro | -3.4% |
| 2020 | 11,863 Million euro | -7.7% |
| 2021 | 13,676 Million euro | +15.3% |
| 2022 | 17,533 Million euro | +28.2% |
| 2023 | 20,442 Million euro | +16.6% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 20,442 Million euro is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 14,754 Million euro, 1.4× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 20,442 Million euro is above the median for high income countries, which is 16,736 Million euro, 1.2× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Social protection receipts by institutional sector 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +172.6% | 2,118 Million euro | 5,773 Million euro |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,424 Million euro | 1,020 Million euro | 2,118 Million euro | 10 |
| 2000s | 8,084 Million euro | 5,773 Million euro | 10,396 Million euro | 10 |
| 2010s | 11,153 Million euro | 9,777 Million euro | 13,308 Million euro | 10 |
| 2020s | 15,879 Million euro | 11,863 Million euro | 20,442 Million euro | 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 social protection receipts by institutional sector in Ireland?
- Social protection receipts by institutional sector in Ireland was 20,442 Million euro in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest social protection receipts by institutional sector recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 20,442 Million euro in 2023.
- What is the lowest social protection receipts by institutional sector recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,020 Million euro in 1990.
- How does Ireland rank for social protection receipts by institutional sector?
- Ireland ranks 19th out of 45 countries with data for 2023.
- Is social protection receipts by institutional sector rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 101.4%. 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 Social protection receipts by institutional sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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