Bank Deposits Statistics in Ireland (2026)
As of 2024, outstanding bank deposits in Ireland was 42.8% of GDP, per IMF Financial Access Survey data. Up from 42.5% of GDP in 2023 to 42.8% of GDP in 2024 (+0.3 percentage points). Ireland ranks #32 of 49 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #110 of 172 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 42.8% of GDP (2024)
- Bank Deposits in Ireland as of 2024, the most recent observation in IMF Financial Access Survey data.
- Change since 2023
- +0.3 pp (2024)
- Up from 42.5% of GDP in 2023 to 42.8% of GDP in 2024 (+0.3 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2004)
- 57.5% of GDP (2004)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Down from 57.5% of GDP in 2004 to 42.8% of GDP in 2024.
- Peak value (2009)
- 75.1% of GDP (2009)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 42.8% of GDP.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #32 of 49 (2024)
- Ireland ranks 32 of 49 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #110 of 172 (2024)
- Ireland ranks 110 of 172 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 60.3% of GDP (2024)
- Ireland (42.8% of GDP) is below the average of 60.3% of GDP across the 49 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Internet use in Ireland (2024)
- 97.2% (2024)
- 97.2% of the population in Ireland used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 5.4 million (2024)
- Ireland had a population of 5.4 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2004–2024
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.8% | +0.3 pp |
| 2023 | 42.5% | +1.9 pp |
| 2022 | 40.6% | −4.3 pp |
| 2021 | 44.9% | −2.4 pp |
| 2020 | 47.3% | +4.2 pp |
| 2019 | 43.1% | +0.8 pp |
| 2018 | 42.3% | −1.8 pp |
| 2017 | 44.1% | −2.7 pp |
| 2016 | 46.9% | +1.0 pp |
| 2015 | 45.8% | −13.6 pp |
| 2014 | 59.4% | −2.5 pp |
| 2013 | 61.9% | −1.2 pp |
| 2012 | 63.1% | −0.4 pp |
| 2011 | 63.6% | −5.5 pp |
| 2010 | 69.1% | −6.0 pp |
| 2009 | 75.1% | +6.5 pp |
| 2008 | 68.6% | +3.4 pp |
| 2007 | 65.2% | −0.3 pp |
| 2006 | 65.5% | +3.9 pp |
| 2005 | 61.6% | +4.1 pp |
| 2004 | 57.5% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for outstanding bank deposits in Ireland?
Outstanding bank deposits in Ireland stood at 42.8% of GDP in 2024, according to IMF Financial Access Survey data.
How has bank deposits in Ireland changed over time?
IMF Financial Access Survey data show a decline from 57.5% of GDP in 2004 to 42.8% of GDP in 2024.
How does Ireland compare with other countries in Europe & Central Asia?
Ireland ranks 32 of 49 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, with 42.8% of GDP versus a regional average of 60.3% of GDP (latest values per country).
Where does Ireland rank globally on bank deposits?
Ireland ranks 110 of 172 countries with data globally, based on the latest IMF Financial Access Survey value for each country.
Source & methodology
Source: IMF Financial Access Survey, indicator
OUTD_COMBANK.POGDP, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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