Ireland Current Account to GDP
17.4%▲ +9.51 pt
Dec 2024 · Annual
In 2024, Ireland's current account surplus reached 17.4% of GDP, rising from 7.9% in 2023. The reading is the highest in the series since it began in 2005 and matches the all-time high. The all-time low was -20.6% of GDP in 2019.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.4% | 7.9% | 17.4%Dec 2024 | -20.6%Dec 2019 | 2005 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDI Inflows | $4.8B | $-140.0B | $226.0B | $-140.0B | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| Exchange Rate | 0.86 per USD | 0.88 per USD | 1.48 per USD | 0.63 per USD | Aug 2026 | Monthly |
About this series
Current Account to GDP in Ireland averaged 0.7% from 2005 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 17.4% in Dec 2024 and a record low of -20.6% in Dec 2019. The series is reported yearly with history from 2005.
The current account as a percentage of GDP measures Ireland's balance of transactions with the rest of the world, expressed as a share of gross domestic product. The indicator is compiled on an annual basis and the series spans from 2005 to 2024.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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