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Ireland Government Revenue

General government revenue as % of GDP  GGR_NGDP

22.97% −3.43% (-13.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #117 Global Peak 38.31% (1996) Source IMF WEO

Ireland Government Revenue (1995–2025)

Overview

Ireland's government revenue stood at 22.97% in 2025, a decline of +3.43% from 2024. The IMF projects 22.97% by 2025. Ireland ranked 117th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Revenue YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 24.09% - -
2029* IMF 24.06% - -
2028* IMF 23.92% - -
2027* IMF 23.50% - -
2026* IMF 23.43% - -
2025* IMF 22.97% - -
2025 22.97% −3.43% #117
2024 26.39% +2.77% #101
2023 23.63% +1.35% #114
2022 22.28% +0.06% #124
2021 22.22% +0.39% #123
2020 21.84% −2.44% #121
2019 24.27% −0.56% #111
2018 24.84% −0.15% #109
2017 24.98% −1.77% #107
2016 26.75% +0.66% #91
2015 26.10% −6.94% #94
2014 33.04% −0.53% #69
2013 33.57% −0.29% #67
2012 33.86% +0.48% #66
2011 33.38% +0.58% #65
Show all years (1995-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +77.5% GDP growth 16.3% C/A balance 12.3%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Ireland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ireland's government revenue?

Ireland's government revenue was 22.97% in 2025. Ranked 117th globally. This represents a 13.0% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest government revenue in Ireland?

Ireland's government revenue peaked at 38.31% in 1996.

What was the lowest government revenue in Ireland?

The lowest government revenue in Ireland was 21.84% in 2020.

How does Ireland rank in government revenue?

Ireland ranks 117th globally in government revenue as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government revenue?

The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.

What is the projected government revenue of Ireland in 2025?

Ireland's government revenue is projected to reach 22.97% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government revenue of Ireland in 2025?

The government revenue of Ireland in 2025 was 22.97%. This ranks 117th in the world.

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