Ireland Government Debt to GDP
32.9%▼ −5.34 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Ireland's government debt fell to 32.93% of GDP in 2025, down from 38.27% a year earlier. The ratio remains well below the all-time high of 118.91% recorded in 2012 and is closer to the series low of 23.65% from 2006. Data are available from 1995.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32.9% | 38.3% | 118.9%Dec 2012 | 23.7%Dec 2006 | 1995 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Budget | 1.5% | 4.0% | 4.9% | -32.1% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Interest Rate | 2.3% | 2.3% | 4.8% | 0.0% | Aug 2026 | Monthly |
About this series
Government Debt to GDP in Ireland averaged 57.2% from 1995 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 118.9% in Dec 2012 and a record low of 23.7% in Dec 2006. The series is reported yearly with history from 1995.
Government debt as a percentage of GDP measures the total outstanding debt of the central government relative to the size of the economy. It is reported annually in percent of GDP. The series for Ireland spans from 1995 to the present.
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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