Ireland Government Deficit (% of GDP)
Ireland Government Deficit (% of GDP) published by Eurostat, covering Ireland at annual frequency (2000–2024).
Ireland (2024)
4.0
% of GDP
+2.6pp YoY
YoY Change
+2.6pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
25
years of data
Data
| Year | % of GDP | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.0 | +2.6pp |
| 2023 | 1.4 | -0.2pp |
| 2022 | 1.6 | +2.9pp |
| 2021 | -1.3 | +3.6pp |
| 2020 | -4.9 | -5.3pp |
| 2019 | 0.4 | +0.3pp |
| 2018 | 0.1 | +0.4pp |
| 2017 | -0.3 | +0.5pp |
| 2016 | -0.8 | +1.2pp |
| 2015 | -2.0 | +1.5pp |
| 2014 | -3.5 | +2.8pp |
| 2013 | -6.3 | +2.1pp |
| 2012 | -8.4 | +5.1pp |
| 2011 | -13.5 | +18.6pp |
| 2010 | -32.1 | -18.2pp |
| 2009 | -13.9 | -6.9pp |
| 2008 | -7.0 | -7.3pp |
| 2007 | 0.3 | -2.5pp |
| 2006 | 2.8 | +1.2pp |
| 2005 | 1.6 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Ireland recorded 4.0 % of GDP in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was +2.6pp. The historical series (2000–2024) shows a peak of 4.9 in 2000 and a trough of -32.1 in 2010.
Data sourced from Eurostat via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability within the European statistical framework.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks ireland government deficit (% of gdp) in Ireland, published by Eurostat. Data covers 2000–2024 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2024. Eurostat typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 4.9 % of GDP in 2000 and reached its lowest recorded value of -32.1 in 2010. The latest reading of 4.0 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of +2.6pp.