Ireland Government Debt to GDP
General government gross debt as % of GDP GGXWDG_NGDP
Overview
Ireland's government debt to gdp stood at 33.00% in 2025, a decline of +5.77% from 2024. The IMF projects 33.00% by 2025. Ireland ranked 144th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Debt to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 28.23% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 29.00% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 29.98% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 30.95% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 31.51% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 33.00% | - | - |
| 2025 | 33.00% | −5.77% | #144 |
| 2024 | 38.77% | −3.30% | #50 |
| 2023 | 42.06% | −1.10% | #59 |
| 2022 | 43.17% | −9.49% | #64 |
| 2021 | 52.65% | −4.43% | #84 |
| 2020 | 57.08% | +1.17% | #94 |
| 2019 | 55.91% | −5.51% | #111 |
| 2018 | 61.42% | −3.85% | #129 |
| 2017 | 65.27% | −7.44% | #137 |
| 2016 | 72.71% | −1.32% | #143 |
| 2015 | 74.03% | −27.36% | #153 |
| 2014 | 101.39% | −16.29% | #174 |
| 2013 | 117.68% | −1.24% | #179 |
| 2012 | 118.91% | +9.32% | #179 |
| 2011 | 109.59% | +23.36% | #177 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ireland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Ireland's government debt to gdp was 33.00% in 2025. Ranked 144th globally. This represents a 14.9% decrease from the previous year.
Ireland's government debt to gdp peaked at 118.91% in 2012.
The lowest government debt to gdp in Ireland was 23.65% in 2006.
Ireland ranks 144th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Ireland's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 33.00% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government debt to gdp of Ireland in 2025 was 33.00%. This ranks 144th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ireland_government-debt-to-gdp,
title = {Ireland Government Debt to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ireland/government-debt-to-gdp},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}