How does Ireland's government budget balance compare with the euro area?

It is the 2nd-highest of 21 euro-area members that report it, against a euro-area average of -2,9%.

Is Ireland's government budget balance rising or falling?

It fell from 4,1% to 1,8% in the latest reading (2025).

🇮🇪Ireland government budget balance

Ireland's government budget balance is 1,8% as of 2025, from official Eurostat data. It fell from 4,1% the previous year. Over the period shown it has ranged from -32,1% to 4,9%. That is 4,7 percentage points above the euro-area average of -2,9% — the 2nd of 21 member states that report it.

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Ireland government budget balance, last 10 years

Source: Eurostat · data through 2025 · released 2026-04-22 · modifications: none

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Ireland government budget balance — frequently asked questions

What is Ireland's government budget balance?: Ireland's government budget balance is 1,8% as of 2025, from official Eurostat data.
How does Ireland's government budget balance compare with the euro area?: It is the 2nd-highest of 21 euro-area members that report it, against a euro-area average of -2,9%.
Is Ireland's government budget balance rising or falling?: It fell from 4,1% to 1,8% in the latest reading (2025).