Reserve assets in Ireland
Ireland: Reserve assets was 12.67 billion US dollar in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reserve assets in Ireland, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
In 2024, reserve assets in Ireland stood at 12.67 billion US dollar.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.8% on the previous year and up 631.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reserve assets in Ireland peaked at 13.22 billion US dollar in 2021 and was at its lowest, 842.88 million US dollar, in 2006.
That places Ireland 69th out of 173 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reserve assets in Ireland, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 878.88 million US dollar | — |
| 2006 | 842.88 million US dollar | -4.1% |
| 2007 | 940.67 million US dollar | +11.6% |
| 2008 | 1.04 billion US dollar | +10.4% |
| 2009 | 2.16 billion US dollar | +107.6% |
| 2010 | 2.12 billion US dollar | -1.6% |
| 2011 | 1.70 billion US dollar | -19.7% |
| 2012 | 1.71 billion US dollar | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 1.62 billion US dollar | -4.8% |
| 2014 | 1.73 billion US dollar | +6.6% |
| 2015 | 2.19 billion US dollar | +26.6% |
| 2016 | 3.56 billion US dollar | +62.6% |
| 2017 | 4.40 billion US dollar | +23.5% |
| 2018 | 5.21 billion US dollar | +18.4% |
| 2019 | 5.72 billion US dollar | +9.7% |
| 2020 | 7.36 billion US dollar | +28.8% |
| 2021 | 13.22 billion US dollar | +79.5% |
| 2022 | 13.05 billion US dollar | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 12.90 billion US dollar | -1.1% |
| 2024 | 12.67 billion US dollar | -1.8% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 12.67 billion US dollar is below the median for high income countries, which is 26.00 billion US dollar, 49% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 12.67 billion US dollar is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 28.96 billion US dollar, 44% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.17 billion US dollar | 842.88 million US dollar | 2.16 billion US dollar | 5 |
| 2010s | 3.00 billion US dollar | 1.62 billion US dollar | 5.72 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.84 billion US dollar | 7.36 billion US dollar | 13.22 billion US dollar | 5 |
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 reserve assets in Ireland?
- Reserve assets in Ireland was 12.67 billion US dollar in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reserve assets recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 13.22 billion US dollar in 2021.
- What is the lowest reserve assets recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 842.88 million US dollar in 2006.
- How does Ireland rank for reserve assets?
- Ireland ranks 69th out of 173 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reserve assets rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 631.8%. 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 Reserve assets (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.