Gross fixed capital formation in Ireland
Ireland: Gross fixed capital formation was 160.48 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation in Ireland, 1970–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation in Ireland is 160.48 billion current US$, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 51.9% on the previous year and up 118.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Ireland peaked at 216.68 billion current US$ in 2019 and was at its lowest, 987.94 million current US$, in 1970.
That places Ireland 24th out of 180 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.42 billion current US$ | 987.94 million current US$ | 5.52 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.51 billion current US$ | 4.00 billion current US$ | 7.00 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 13.51 billion current US$ | 8.34 billion current US$ | 23.89 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 50.49 billion current US$ | 23.79 billion current US$ | 77.53 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 83.92 billion current US$ | 39.01 billion current US$ | 216.68 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 136.81 billion current US$ | 105.68 billion current US$ | 180.46 billion current US$ | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Ireland
- DEC alternative conversion factor 0.885 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -4.31 billion current LCU (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -4.66 billion current US$ (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 31.21 billion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 35.27 billion current US$ (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -139.97 billion current LCU (2024)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -151.50 billion current US$ (2024)
- GNI per capita 79,827 current LCU (2025)
- GNI per capita, Atlas method 87,360 current US$ (2025)
- GNI 437.80 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in Ireland?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Ireland was 160.48 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 216.68 billion current US$ in 2019.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 987.94 million current US$ in 1970.
- How does Ireland rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Ireland ranks 24th out of 180 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 118.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross fixed capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of fixed assets during the accounting period, including certain specified expenditures on services that add to the value of non-produced assets. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.