Reserve assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs), Adjusted using IMF in Ireland
Ireland: Reserve assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs), Adjusted using IMF was 5.52 billion US dollar in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reserve assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs), Adjusted using IMF in Ireland, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs), adjusted using imf in Ireland is 5.52 billion US dollar, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.0% on the previous year and up 484.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs), adjusted using imf in Ireland peaked at 5.67 billion US dollar in 2021 and was at its lowest, 88.11 million US dollar, in 2005.
That places Ireland 31st out of 164 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reserve assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs), Adjusted using IMF in Ireland, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 88.11 million US dollar | — |
| 2006 | 94.94 million US dollar | +7.8% |
| 2007 | 100.51 million US dollar | +5.9% |
| 2008 | 98.17 million US dollar | -2.3% |
| 2009 | 1.18 billion US dollar | +1101.2% |
| 2010 | 1.10 billion US dollar | -6.4% |
| 2011 | 975.69 million US dollar | -11.6% |
| 2012 | 985.57 million US dollar | +1.0% |
| 2013 | 1.00 billion US dollar | +1.6% |
| 2014 | 943.43 million US dollar | -5.8% |
| 2015 | 902.03 million US dollar | -4.4% |
| 2016 | 875.54 million US dollar | -2.9% |
| 2017 | 930.20 million US dollar | +6.2% |
| 2018 | 913.53 million US dollar | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 923.32 million US dollar | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 978.37 million US dollar | +6.0% |
| 2021 | 5.67 billion US dollar | +479.6% |
| 2022 | 5.56 billion US dollar | -2.0% |
| 2023 | 5.63 billion US dollar | +1.3% |
| 2024 | 5.52 billion US dollar | -2.0% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 5.52 billion US dollar is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.23 billion US dollar, 1.7× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 5.52 billion US dollar is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.04 billion US dollar, 2.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reserve assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs), Adjusted using IMF in Ireland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +1101.2% | 98.17 million US dollar | 1.18 billion US dollar |
| 2021 | +479.6% | 978.37 million US dollar | 5.67 billion US dollar |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 312.19 million US dollar | 88.11 million US dollar | 1.18 billion US dollar | 5 |
| 2010s | 955.45 million US dollar | 875.54 million US dollar | 1.10 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.67 billion US dollar | 978.37 million US dollar | 5.67 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, special drawing rights (sdrs), adjusted using imf in Ireland?
- Reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs), adjusted using imf in Ireland was 5.52 billion US dollar in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs), adjusted using imf recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 5.67 billion US dollar in 2021.
- What is the lowest reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs), adjusted using imf recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 88.11 million US dollar in 2005.
- How does Ireland rank for reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs), adjusted using imf?
- Ireland ranks 31st out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reserve assets, special drawing rights (sdrs), adjusted using imf rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 484.6%. 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, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs), Adjusted using IMF accounting records (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.