Equities (End-of-period (EoP), Index) in Ireland
Ireland: Equities (End-of-period (EoP), Index) was 225.89 in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2016)
225.89
Change on year
down 4.0%
World rank
10th
of 38 countries
All-time high
326.09
in 2006
All-time low
4.23
in 1974
Years of data
44
1973–2016
Equities (End-of-period (EoP), Index) in Ireland, 1973–2016
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2016, equities (end-of-period (eop), index) in Ireland stood at 225.89.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.0% on the previous year and down 30.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, equities (end-of-period (eop), index) in Ireland peaked at 326.09 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 4.23, in 1974.
Ireland ranks 10th of 38 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Equities (End-of-period (EoP), Index) in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 8.31 | — |
| 1974 | 4.23 | -49.1% |
| 1975 | 7.22 | +70.7% |
| 1976 | 5.66 | -21.5% |
| 1977 | 10.08 | +78.0% |
| 1978 | 13.99 | +38.8% |
| 1979 | 12.42 | -11.2% |
| 1980 | 14.15 | +14.0% |
| 1981 | 13.1 | -7.5% |
| 1982 | 11.06 | -15.6% |
| 1983 | 17.54 | +58.6% |
| 1984 | 17.07 | -2.7% |
| 1985 | 24.78 | +45.2% |
| 1986 | 34.48 | +39.1% |
| 1987 | 34.09 | -1.1% |
| 1988 | 46.62 | +36.8% |
| 1989 | 59.22 | +27.0% |
| 1990 | 41.79 | -29.4% |
| 1991 | 46.68 | +11.7% |
| 1992 | 41.75 | -10.6% |
| 1993 | 63.48 | +52.1% |
| 1994 | 63.24 | -0.4% |
| 1995 | 77.17 | +22.0% |
| 1996 | 92.16 | +19.4% |
| 1997 | 131.86 | +43.1% |
| 1998 | 159.14 | +20.7% |
| 1999 | 169.97 | +6.8% |
| 2000 | 200.56 | +18.0% |
| 2001 | 189.22 | -5.7% |
| 2002 | 153.6 | -18.8% |
| 2003 | 172.36 | +12.2% |
| 2004 | 218.54 | +26.8% |
| 2005 | 255.24 | +16.8% |
| 2006 | 326.09 | +27.8% |
| 2007 | 240.35 | -26.3% |
| 2008 | 81.22 | -66.2% |
| 2009 | 103.11 | +27.0% |
| 2010 | 100 | -3.0% |
| 2011 | 100.58 | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 117.73 | +17.1% |
| 2013 | 157.34 | +33.6% |
| 2014 | 181.09 | +15.1% |
| 2015 | 235.41 | +30.0% |
| 2016 | 225.89 | -4.0% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 225.89 is above the median for high income countries, which is 135.44, 1.7× the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 225.89 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 143.93, 1.6× the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.84 | 4.23 | 13.99 | 7 |
| 1980s | 27.21 | 11.06 | 59.22 | 10 |
| 1990s | 88.72 | 41.75 | 169.97 | 10 |
| 2000s | 194.03 | 81.22 | 326.09 | 10 |
| 2010s | 159.72 | 100 | 235.41 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More financial sector data for Ireland
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 13.07 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 223.7 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 7.68 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 163.34 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 13.07 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 223.7 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 7.68 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is equities (end-of-period (eop), index) in Ireland?
- Equities (end-of-period (eop), index) in Ireland was 225.89 in 2016, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest equities (end-of-period (eop), index) recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 326.09 in 2006.
- What is the lowest equities (end-of-period (eop), index) recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.23 in 1974.
- How does Ireland rank for equities (end-of-period (eop), index)?
- Ireland ranks 10th out of 38 countries with data for 2016.
- Is equities (end-of-period (eop), index) rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Equities (End-of-period (EoP), Index). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Monetary and Financial Statistics (MFS), Financial Market Prices 2026 August