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

Latest (2025)
33.9%
Change on year
up 14.7%
Rank
3rd
of 202 regions
All-time high
37.1%
in 2022
All-time low
17.6%
in 2008
Years of data
31
1995–2025

Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Ireland, 1995–2025

0102030401995201020251995: 20.7 % of GDP1996: 20.4 % of GDP1997: 21.8 % of GDP1998: 23.2 % of GDP1999: 23.5 % of GDP2000: 23.1 % of GDP2001: 25.2 % of GDP2002: 26.7 % of GDP2003: 23.4 % of GDP2004: 21.1 % of GDP2005: 19.6 % of GDP2006: 18.6 % of GDP2007: 18 % of GDP2008: 17.6 % of GDP2009: 20.4 % of GDP2010: 19.5 % of GDP2011: 20.6 % of GDP2012: 19.6 % of GDP2013: 19.1 % of GDP2014: 19.6 % of GDP2015: 34.9 % of GDP2016: 32.6 % of GDP2017: 32.2 % of GDP2018: 32.8 % of GDP2019: 31.9 % of GDP2020: 33.6 % of GDP2021: 34.3 % of GDP2022: 37.1 % of GDP2023: 29.8 % of GDP2024: 29.6 % of GDP2025: 33.9 % of GDP

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

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  2. 4 San Marino 31.8% compare
  3. 5 Cambodia 29.0% compare
  4. 6 Eswatini 28.1% compare

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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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Indicator
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP)
Unit
% of GDP
Source
National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
202 places, 8,227 data points, 1960–2025
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Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.