Service imports in Ireland
Ireland: Service imports was 466.57 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Service imports in Ireland, 2005–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for service imports in Ireland is 466.57 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
That represents a change of up 11.5% on the previous year and up 195.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, service imports in Ireland peaked at 466.57 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 71.41 billion BoP, current US$, in 2005.
Ireland ranks 4th of 199 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 92.27 billion BoP, current US$ | 71.41 billion BoP, current US$ | 110.87 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 2010s | 198.14 billion BoP, current US$ | 107.28 billion BoP, current US$ | 393.25 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 407.25 billion BoP, current US$ | 367.76 billion BoP, current US$ | 466.57 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 1 United States 903.28 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 2 China 622.79 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 3 Germany 601.60 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 5 United Kingdom 450.05 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 6 Singapore 384.79 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 7 France 370.06 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Ireland
- Exports of goods and services 857.86 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 428.61 billion current US$ (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 209.63 billion constant LCU (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)
- Gross fixed capital formation 115.27 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 142.02 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is service imports in Ireland?
- Service imports in Ireland was 466.57 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest service imports recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 466.57 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest service imports recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 71.41 billion BoP, current US$ in 2005.
- How does Ireland rank for service imports?
- Ireland ranks 4th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is service imports rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 195.6%. 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 Service imports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of services are services provided by non-residents to residents. 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.