Net open position in foreign exchange to capital in Ireland

Ireland: Net open position in foreign exchange to capital was 2.1% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
2.1%
Change on year
down 62.1%
World rank
65th
of 121 countries
All-time high
8.7%
in 2022
All-time low
0.0%
in 2008
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Net open position in foreign exchange to capital in Ireland, 2005–2024

024682005201420242005: 1.2 %2006: 2.3 %2007: 2.6 %2008: 0.027 %2009: 3.3 %2010: 4.5 %2011: 0.326 %2012: 0.43 %2013: 1.4 %2014: 0.766 %2015: 0.9 %2016: 1.4 %2017: 1.5 %2018: 2.4 %2019: 1.9 %2020: 2 %2021: 1.4 %2022: 8.7 %2023: 5.6 %2024: 2.1 %

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2024, net open position in foreign exchange to capital in Ireland stood at 2.1%.

The figure is down 62.1% on the previous year and up 179.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net open position in foreign exchange to capital in Ireland peaked at 8.7% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2008.

Ireland ranks 65th of 121 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1.9% 0.0% 3.3% 5
2010s 1.5% 0.3% 4.5% 10
2020s 4.0% 1.4% 8.7% 5

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 62 Belarus 2.3% compare
  2. 63 Estonia 2.3% compare
  3. 64 Seychelles 2.2% compare
  4. 66 Armenia 1.9% compare
  5. 67 Peru 1.9% compare
  6. 68 Luxembourg 1.6% compare

See the full ranking of 125 places β†’

More development goals data for Ireland

All data for Ireland β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is net open position in foreign exchange to capital in Ireland?
Net open position in foreign exchange to capital in Ireland was 2.1% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest net open position in foreign exchange to capital recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 8.7% in 2022.
What is the lowest net open position in foreign exchange to capital recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2008.
How does Ireland rank for net open position in foreign exchange to capital?
Ireland ranks 65th out of 121 countries with data for 2024.
Is net open position in foreign exchange to capital rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is up 179.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ireland data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Net open position in foreign exchange to capital (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Net open position in foreign exchange to capital (%)
Unit
%
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
125 places, 1,795 data points, 2002–2025
Last refreshed