Ireland vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Primary income, Debit/Expenditure
Primary income, Debit/Expenditure over time
- Ireland
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland currently reports 558.34 billion against 451.23 billion in Ireland, a difference of 107.11 billion.
That makes United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's figure about 1.2 times Ireland's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 20 shared years of data; in 2005 it was United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.
Ireland ranks 3rd and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 2nd of 198 countries.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 125.81 billion | 479.33 billion | 353.53 billion | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2010s | 149.22 billion | 293.75 billion | 144.53 billion | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2020s | 343.95 billion | 394.45 billion | 50.50 billion | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher primary income, debit/expenditure, Ireland or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, at 558.34 billion against 451.23 billion in Ireland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in primary income, debit/expenditure between Ireland and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 107.11 billion, with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Ireland and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for primary income, debit/expenditure?
- Ireland ranks 3rd and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 2nd of 198 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Monetary Fund, published as Primary income, Debit/Expenditure (US dollar). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.