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 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 31 years of available data.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Ireland, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 20.7% | — |
| 1996 | 20.4% | -1.2% |
| 1997 | 21.8% | +6.6% |
| 1998 | 23.2% | +6.7% |
| 1999 | 23.5% | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 23.1% | -1.8% |
| 2001 | 25.2% | +9.2% |
| 2002 | 26.7% | +5.9% |
| 2003 | 23.4% | -12.7% |
| 2004 | 21.1% | -9.6% |
| 2005 | 19.6% | -7.3% |
| 2006 | 18.6% | -5.2% |
| 2007 | 18.0% | -3.2% |
| 2008 | 17.6% | -2.3% |
| 2009 | 20.4% | +16.1% |
| 2010 | 19.5% | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 20.6% | +5.6% |
| 2012 | 19.6% | -4.8% |
| 2013 | 19.1% | -2.7% |
| 2014 | 19.6% | +2.7% |
| 2015 | 34.9% | +78.1% |
| 2016 | 32.6% | -6.5% |
| 2017 | 32.2% | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 32.8% | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 31.9% | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 33.6% | +5.3% |
| 2021 | 34.3% | +2.1% |
| 2022 | 37.1% | +8.1% |
| 2023 | 29.8% | -19.7% |
| 2024 | 29.6% | -0.8% |
| 2025 | 33.9% | +14.7% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 33.9% is above the median for high income countries, which is 9.5%, 3.6× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 33.9% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12.0%, 2.8× the median. (53 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Ireland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +78.1% | 19.6% | 34.9% |
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
- 2 Liechtenstein 34.2% compare
- 4 San Marino 31.8% compare
- 5 Cambodia 29.0% compare
- 6 Eswatini 28.1% compare
More economy & growth data for Ireland
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.96 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.52 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 67.14 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.1102 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 12,444 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 4.82 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 103.44 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0079 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 893.09 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 7.57 % change on previous year (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 countries 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.