Portfolio Investment, net in Ireland
Ireland: Portfolio Investment, net was 56.79 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio Investment, net in Ireland, 2005–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, portfolio investment, net in Ireland stood at 56.79 billion BoP, current US$.
That represents a change of down 47.3% on the previous year and up 249.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net in Ireland peaked at 107.78 billion BoP, current US$ in 2023 and was at its lowest, -146.15 billion BoP, current US$, in 2022.
Ireland ranks 8th of 187 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -7.49 billion BoP, current US$ | -63.92 billion BoP, current US$ | 62.44 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 2010s | -15.97 billion BoP, current US$ | -119.32 billion BoP, current US$ | 66.34 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | -186.43 million BoP, current US$ | -146.15 billion BoP, current US$ | 107.78 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 5 Singapore 72.86 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 6 Norway 68.69 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 7 Netherlands 63.74 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 9 Germany 53.99 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 10 Kuwait 37.66 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 11 Thailand 36.45 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Ireland
- Exports of goods and services 9.7% (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 379.31 billion current LCU (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 318.53 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 37.8% (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 59.4% (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 1.01 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 894.58 billion current LCU (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 857.86 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 42.6% (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 115.27 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is portfolio investment, net in Ireland?
- Portfolio investment, net in Ireland was 56.79 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest portfolio investment, net recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 107.78 billion BoP, current US$ in 2023.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, net recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was -146.15 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022.
- How does Ireland rank for portfolio investment, net?
- Ireland ranks 8th out of 187 countries with data for 2024.
- Is portfolio investment, net rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 249.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Portfolio Investment, net (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Portfolio investment includes cross-border flows and positions involving debt or equity securities, other than those included in direct investment or reserve 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.