Number of housing transactions (Absolute value) in Ireland
Ireland: Number of housing transactions (Absolute value) was 32.24 in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2015)
32.24
Change on year
up 1.1%
World rank
15th
of 20 countries
All-time high
120.04
in 2005
All-time low
12.83
in 2011
Years of data
36
1980–2015
Number of housing transactions in Ireland, 1980–2015
Source: European Central Bank.
Analysis
In 2015, number of housing transactions in Ireland stood at 32.24.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.1% on the previous year and down 73.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of housing transactions in Ireland peaked at 120.04 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 12.83, in 2011.
That places Ireland 15th out of 20 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of housing transactions (Absolute value) in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 28.73 | — |
| 1981 | 29.49 | +2.6% |
| 1982 | 26.82 | -9.1% |
| 1983 | 30.26 | +12.8% |
| 1984 | 28.85 | -4.7% |
| 1985 | 31.2 | +8.1% |
| 1986 | 30.09 | -3.6% |
| 1987 | 31.87 | +5.9% |
| 1988 | 42.54 | +33.5% |
| 1989 | 45.09 | +6.0% |
| 1990 | 34.81 | -22.8% |
| 1991 | 37.06 | +6.5% |
| 1992 | 44.43 | +19.9% |
| 1993 | 45.39 | +2.2% |
| 1994 | 50.2 | +10.6% |
| 1995 | 49.29 | -1.8% |
| 1996 | 61.01 | +23.8% |
| 1997 | 64.65 | +6.0% |
| 1998 | 68.93 | +6.6% |
| 1999 | 78.57 | +14.0% |
| 2000 | 80.86 | +2.9% |
| 2001 | 69.06 | -14.6% |
| 2002 | 93.14 | +34.9% |
| 2003 | 97.89 | +5.1% |
| 2004 | 104.31 | +6.6% |
| 2005 | 120.04 | +15.1% |
| 2006 | 114.59 | -4.5% |
| 2007 | 88.75 | -22.5% |
| 2008 | 55.88 | -37.0% |
| 2009 | 27.92 | -50.0% |
| 2010 | 20.02 | -28.3% |
| 2011 | 12.83 | -35.9% |
| 2012 | 17.77 | +38.5% |
| 2013 | 19.26 | +8.4% |
| 2014 | 31.9 | +65.6% |
| 2015 | 32.24 | +1.1% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 32.24 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 98.76, 33% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 32.24 is below the median for high income countries, which is 78.12, 41% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 32.49 | 26.82 | 45.09 | 10 |
| 1990s | 53.43 | 34.81 | 78.57 | 10 |
| 2000s | 85.24 | 27.92 | 120.04 | 10 |
| 2010s | 22.34 | 12.83 | 32.24 | 6 |
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 number of housing transactions in Ireland?
- Number of housing transactions in Ireland was 32.24 in 2015, according to European Central Bank.
- What is the highest number of housing transactions recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 120.04 in 2005.
- What is the lowest number of housing transactions recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.83 in 2011.
- How does Ireland rank for number of housing transactions?
- Ireland ranks 15th out of 20 countries with data for 2015.
- Is number of housing transactions rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 73.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from European Central Bank, published as part of Number of housing transactions (Absolute value). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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