Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Ireland
Ireland: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 33.9% in 2025. ▲ Rising
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Ireland, 1995–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
In 2025, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Ireland stood at 33.9%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.7% on the previous year and down 2.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Ireland peaked at 37.1% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 17.6%, in 2008.
Ireland ranks 3rd of 202 regions on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 31 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 21.9% | 20.4% | 23.5% | 5 |
| 2000s | 21.4% | 17.6% | 26.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 26.3% | 19.1% | 34.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 33.1% | 29.6% | 37.1% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 1 Puerto Rico 44.0% compare
- 4 San Marino 31.8% compare
- 5 Cambodia 29.0% compare
- 6 Eswatini 28.1% compare
More economy & growth data for Ireland
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 40.2% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.2% (2025)
- GDP per capita 104,417 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 572.66 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 104,417 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 0.885 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -4.31 billion current LCU (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -4.66 billion current US$ (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 31.21 billion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 35.27 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Ireland?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Ireland was 33.9% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 37.1% in 2022.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.6% in 2008.
- How does Ireland rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Ireland ranks 3rd out of 202 regions with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.