Northern Ireland Payment Practices Show Minimal Decline: 2024 Score of 67.2 Falls to 67.1 in 2025

The Comparison

• 2024: 66 companies were surveyed, achieving an average payment score of 67.2 out of 100.
• 2025: The survey comprised 59 companies, with an average payment score of 67.1 out of 100.

What This Means

The year-on-year decline of 0.1 points, while statistically insignificant, suggests a stagnation in payment performance among Northern Irish businesses. A reduction in the sample size between 2024 and 2025 might make direct comparisons less representative of the broader business community. Businesses struggling with delayed invoices can use resources like this late payment calculator.

One-line summary: Average payment scores in Northern Ireland showed a marginal decrease, from 67.2 (out of 100) in 2024 to 67.1 in 2025.