Environmental subsidies and similar transfers from general government in Ireland
Ireland: Environmental subsidies and similar transfers from general government was 403.69 Million euro in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
403.69 Million euro
Change on year
down 21.9%
World rank
7th
of 20 countries
All-time high
517.02 Million euro
in 2021
All-time low
100.73 Million euro
in 2014
Years of data
12
2011–2022
Environmental subsidies and similar transfers from general government in Ireland, 2011–2022
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million euro.
Analysis
The most recent figure for environmental subsidies and similar transfers from general government in Ireland is 403.69 Million euro, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of down 21.9% on the previous year and up 186.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental subsidies and similar transfers from general government in Ireland peaked at 517.02 Million euro in 2021 and was at its lowest, 100.73 Million euro, in 2014.
Ireland ranks 7th of 20 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.
Environmental subsidies and similar transfers from general government in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Million euro | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 169.72 Million euro | — |
| 2012 | 140.94 Million euro | -17.0% |
| 2013 | 144.25 Million euro | +2.3% |
| 2014 | 100.73 Million euro | -30.2% |
| 2015 | 145.99 Million euro | +44.9% |
| 2016 | 235.35 Million euro | +61.2% |
| 2017 | 364.39 Million euro | +54.8% |
| 2018 | 482.57 Million euro | +32.4% |
| 2019 | 238.2 Million euro | -50.6% |
| 2020 | 229.19 Million euro | -3.8% |
| 2021 | 517.02 Million euro | +125.6% |
| 2022 | 403.69 Million euro | -21.9% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 403.69 Million euro is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 138.54 Million euro, 2.9× the median. (15 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 403.69 Million euro is above the median for high income countries, which is 125.44 Million euro, 3.2× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 224.68 Million euro | 100.73 Million euro | 482.57 Million euro | 9 |
| 2020s | 383.3 Million euro | 229.19 Million euro | 517.02 Million euro | 3 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More environment data for Ireland
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 2.51 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 2.17 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.412 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.89 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -1.13 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -0.0083 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental subsidies and similar transfers from general government in Ireland?
- Environmental subsidies and similar transfers from general government in Ireland was 403.69 Million euro in 2022, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest environmental subsidies and similar transfers from general government recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 517.02 Million euro in 2021.
- What is the lowest environmental subsidies and similar transfers from general government recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 100.73 Million euro in 2014.
- How does Ireland rank for environmental subsidies and similar transfers from general government?
- Ireland ranks 7th out of 20 countries with data for 2022.
- Is environmental subsidies and similar transfers from general government rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 186.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Environmental subsidies and similar transfers from general government to corporations, by environmental activity, ESA category of transfer and NACE Rev. 2 activity of recipient (2011-2022). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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