Ireland vs Sweden: Annual net earnings

Ireland
31,395
in 2025
Sweden
30,141
in 2025
Ireland rank
9th
Sweden rank
10th

Annual net earnings over time

  • Ireland
  • Sweden
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How they compare

Ireland currently reports 31,395 against 30,141 in Sweden, a difference of 1,254.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 26 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Sweden ahead.

Ireland ranks 9th and Sweden ranks 10th of 34 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 1 and Sweden in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Sweden Difference Ahead
2000s 20,199 22,160 1,961 Sweden
2010s 24,741 28,698 3,957 Sweden
2020s 31,463 29,718 1,745 Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher annual net earnings, Ireland or Sweden?
Ireland, at 31,395 against 30,141 in Sweden as of 2025.
What is the difference in annual net earnings between Ireland and Sweden?
1,254, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Sweden?
26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
How do Ireland and Sweden rank globally for annual net earnings?
Ireland ranks 9th and Sweden ranks 10th of 34 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Annual net earnings. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Annual net earnings
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
39 places, 890 data points, 2000–2025
Last refreshed