Transition from the deficit/surplus to the change in debt in Ireland
Ireland: Transition from the deficit/surplus to the change in debt was -11,222 Million euro in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Transition from the deficit/surplus to the change in debt in Ireland, 2013–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million euro.
Analysis
The most recent figure for transition from the deficit/surplus to the change in debt in Ireland is -11,222 Million euro, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 51.9% on the previous year and down 308.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, transition from the deficit/surplus to the change in debt in Ireland peaked at 19,101 Million euro in 2020 and was at its lowest, -23,320 Million euro, in 2024.
Ireland ranks 23rd of 23 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Transition from the deficit/surplus to the change in debt in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Million euro | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 11,480 Million euro | — |
| 2014 | 7,056 Million euro | -38.5% |
| 2015 | 5,372 Million euro | -23.9% |
| 2016 | 2,102 Million euro | -60.9% |
| 2017 | 917.5 Million euro | -56.4% |
| 2018 | -303.3 Million euro | -133.1% |
| 2019 | -1,419 Million euro | +367.8% |
| 2020 | 19,101 Million euro | -1446.2% |
| 2021 | 5,954 Million euro | -68.8% |
| 2022 | -8,482 Million euro | -242.5% |
| 2023 | -7,430 Million euro | -12.4% |
| 2024 | -23,320 Million euro | +213.9% |
| 2025 | -11,222 Million euro | -51.9% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's -11,222 Million euro is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5,119 Million euro. (16 countries reporting)
- Ireland's -11,222 Million euro is below the median for high income countries, which is 2,796 Million euro. (17 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Transition from the deficit/surplus to the change in debt 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1446.2% | -1,419 Million euro | 19,101 Million euro |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,601 Million euro | -1,419 Million euro | 11,480 Million euro | 7 |
| 2020s | -4,233 Million euro | -23,320 Million euro | 19,101 Million euro | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More reference data data for Ireland
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- 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 transition from the deficit/surplus to the change in debt in Ireland?
- Transition from the deficit/surplus to the change in debt in Ireland was -11,222 Million euro in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest transition from the deficit/surplus to the change in debt recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 19,101 Million euro in 2020.
- What is the lowest transition from the deficit/surplus to the change in debt recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was -23,320 Million euro in 2024.
- How does Ireland rank for transition from the deficit/surplus to the change in debt?
- Ireland ranks 23rd out of 23 countries with data for 2025.
- Is transition from the deficit/surplus to the change in debt rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 308.9%. 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 Transition from the deficit/surplus to the change in debt. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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