Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
18.65%−0.59% (-3.1%)
Year 2025Rank #89 GlobalPeak 62.41% (2010)Source World Bank
Ireland Government Spending (1972–2025)
Overview
Ireland's government spending stood at 18.65% in 2025, a decline of +0.59% from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 18.65% by 2025. Ireland ranked 89th globally.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Ireland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ireland's government spending?▾
Ireland's government spending was 18.65% in 2025. Ranked 89th globally. This represents a 3.1% decrease from the previous year.
What was the highest government spending in Ireland?▾
Ireland's government spending peaked at 62.41% in 2010.
What was the lowest government spending in Ireland?▾
The lowest government spending in Ireland was 18.65% in 2025.
How does Ireland rank in government spending?▾
Ireland ranks 89th globally in government spending as of 2025.
What is the World Bank indicator code for government spending?▾
The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
What is the projected government spending of Ireland in 2025?▾
Ireland's government spending is projected to reach 18.65% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the government spending of Ireland in 2025?▾
The government spending of Ireland in 2025 was 18.65%. This ranks 89th in the world.
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Ireland Government Spending. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 1, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/ireland/government-spending
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_ireland_government-spending,
title = {Ireland Government Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ireland/government-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}