Total assistance for development, by donor countries (millions) in Ireland
Ireland: Total assistance for development, by donor countries (millions) was 2,094 million current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total assistance for development, by donor countries in Ireland, 2000–2025
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in million current US$.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 2,094 million current US$ for total assistance for development, by donor countries in 2025.
That represents a change of down 21.7% on the previous year and up 70.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total assistance for development, by donor countries in Ireland peaked at 6,101 million current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 734.57 million current US$, in 2001.
Ireland ranks 23rd of 53 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total assistance for development, by donor countries (millions) in Ireland, year by year
| Year | million current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 739.91 million current US$ | — |
| 2001 | 734.57 million current US$ | -0.7% |
| 2002 | 1,469 million current US$ | +100.0% |
| 2003 | 2,334 million current US$ | +58.8% |
| 2004 | 3,851 million current US$ | +65.0% |
| 2005 | 5,298 million current US$ | +37.6% |
| 2006 | 5,237 million current US$ | -1.1% |
| 2007 | 5,840 million current US$ | +11.5% |
| 2008 | 6,101 million current US$ | +4.5% |
| 2009 | 4,188 million current US$ | -31.4% |
| 2010 | 2,695 million current US$ | -35.6% |
| 2011 | 2,444 million current US$ | -9.3% |
| 2012 | 956.28 million current US$ | -60.9% |
| 2013 | 1,933 million current US$ | +102.2% |
| 2014 | 1,203 million current US$ | -37.8% |
| 2015 | 1,228 million current US$ | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 1,295 million current US$ | +5.5% |
| 2017 | 1,202 million current US$ | -7.2% |
| 2018 | 1,368 million current US$ | +13.7% |
| 2019 | 1,149 million current US$ | -16.0% |
| 2020 | 1,123 million current US$ | -2.3% |
| 2021 | 1,155 million current US$ | +2.8% |
| 2022 | 2,584 million current US$ | +123.7% |
| 2023 | 2,964 million current US$ | +14.7% |
| 2024 | 2,675 million current US$ | -9.8% |
| 2025 | 2,094 million current US$ | -21.7% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 2,094 million current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 807.5 million current US$, 2.6× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 2,094 million current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 537.89 million current US$, 3.9× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total assistance for development, by donor countries (millions) in Ireland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +123.7% | 1,155 million current US$ | 2,584 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,579 million current US$ | 734.57 million current US$ | 6,101 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,547 million current US$ | 956.28 million current US$ | 2,695 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,099 million current US$ | 1,123 million current US$ | 2,964 million current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More development goals data for Ireland
- Red List Index 0.9217 index (2025)
- Number of refugees per 100,000 population, by country of origin 0.3391 per 100,000 people (2025)
- Manufacturing value added per capita 33,380 constant US$ (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds 130 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds (not extinct) 130 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds with unknown risk status 111 (2025)
- Number of local breeds with unknown risk status 33 (2025)
- Number of local breeds (not extinct) 38 (2025)
- Number of local breeds kept in the country 39 (2025)
- Infant deaths 182 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total assistance for development, by donor countries in Ireland?
- Total assistance for development, by donor countries in Ireland was 2,094 million current US$ in 2025, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest total assistance for development, by donor countries recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 6,101 million current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest total assistance for development, by donor countries recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 734.57 million current US$ in 2001.
- How does Ireland rank for total assistance for development, by donor countries?
- Ireland ranks 23rd out of 53 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total assistance for development, by donor countries rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 70.6%. 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 Total assistance for development, by donor countries (millions of current United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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