Ireland vs Republic of Korea: Current account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits)

Ireland
105.99 billion
in 2024
Republic of Korea
99.04 billion
in 2024
Ireland rank
6th
Republic of Korea rank
7th

Current account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) over time

  • Ireland
  • Republic of Korea
-100.0B-50.0B050.0B100.0B200520142024

How they compare

Ireland currently reports 105.99 billion against 99.04 billion in Republic of Korea, a difference of 6.95 billion.

That makes Ireland's figure about 1.1 times Republic of Korea's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 20 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Republic of Korea ahead.

Ireland ranks 6th and Republic of Korea ranks 7th of 198 countries.

Republic of Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Republic of Korea Difference Ahead
2000s -9.83 billion 11.92 billion 21.76 billion Republic of Korea
2010s -3.62 billion 66.91 billion 70.53 billion Republic of Korea
2020s 46.99 billion 63.76 billion 16.77 billion Republic of Korea

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits), Ireland or Republic of Korea?
Ireland, at 105.99 billion against 99.04 billion in Republic of Korea as of 2024.
What is the difference in current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) between Ireland and Republic of Korea?
6.95 billion, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Republic of Korea?
20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
How do Ireland and Republic of Korea rank globally for current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits)?
Ireland ranks 6th and Republic of Korea ranks 7th of 198 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Current account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) (US dollar). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Current account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) (US dollar)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
207 places, 3,864 data points, 2005–2024
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