China vs Ireland: Primary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits)

China
-130.03 billion
in 2024
Ireland
-139.42 billion
in 2024
China rank
196th
Ireland rank
197th

Primary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) over time

  • China
  • Ireland
-150.0B-100.0B-50.0B050.0B200520142024

How they compare

China currently reports -130.03 billion against -139.42 billion in Ireland, a difference of 9.39 billion.

The two have swapped places 8 times across 20 shared years of data; in 2005 it was China ahead.

China ranks 196th and Ireland ranks 197th of 197 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade China Ireland Difference Ahead
2000s 1.37 billion -35.04 billion 36.41 billion China
2010s -40.54 billion -59.61 billion 19.08 billion China
2020s -132.15 billion -142.64 billion 10.49 billion China

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits), China or Ireland?
China, at -130.03 billion against -139.42 billion in Ireland as of 2024.
What is the difference in primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) between China and Ireland?
9.39 billion, with China ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for China and Ireland?
20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
How do China and Ireland rank globally for primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits)?
China ranks 196th and Ireland ranks 197th of 197 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Primary income 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
Primary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) (US dollar)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
206 places, 3,849 data points, 2005–2024
Last refreshed

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