Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Ireland
Ireland: Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing was 5.8% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Ireland, 2005–2024
Source: United Nations Industrial Development Organization – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Ireland stood at 5.8%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.3% on the previous year and down 42.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Ireland peaked at 22.9% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 2.8%, in 2005.
Ireland ranks 41st of 57 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Ireland, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2.8% | — |
| 2008 | 11.3% | +305.8% |
| 2009 | 12.6% | +11.8% |
| 2010 | 14.3% | +13.3% |
| 2011 | 19.2% | +34.1% |
| 2012 | 10.3% | -46.1% |
| 2013 | 22.9% | +121.4% |
| 2014 | 10.1% | -55.7% |
| 2015 | 4.0% | -60.7% |
| 2016 | 3.4% | -15.8% |
| 2017 | 6.6% | +98.2% |
| 2019 | 3.9% | -41.1% |
| 2020 | 2.8% | -28.6% |
| 2021 | 6.0% | +116.1% |
| 2022 | 3.9% | -35.2% |
| 2023 | 6.3% | +60.4% |
| 2024 | 5.8% | -7.3% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 5.8% is below the median for high income countries, which is 10.2%, 57% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 5.8% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 10.6%, 55% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.9% | 2.8% | 12.6% | 3 |
| 2010s | 10.5% | 3.4% | 22.9% | 9 |
| 2020s | 5.0% | 2.8% | 6.3% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More reference data data for Ireland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0921 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 21.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5015 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Ireland?
- Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Ireland was 5.8% in 2024, according to United Nations Industrial Development Organization – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 22.9% in 2013.
- What is the lowest share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.8% in 2005.
- How does Ireland rank for share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing?
- Ireland ranks 41st out of 57 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 42.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Industrial Development Organization – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Proportion of small-scale manufacturing industries in total manufacturing value added based on international classification (%).