Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Ireland
Ireland: Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing was 3.7% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Ireland, 2005–2021
Source: United Nations Industrial Development Organization – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2021, share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing in Ireland stood at 3.7%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 31.9% on the previous year and down 80.8% 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 42nd of 53 regions on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
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 | 3.2% | 2.8% | 3.7% | 2 |
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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 3.7% in 2021, 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 42nd out of 53 regions with data for 2021.
- Is share of small-scale manufacturing in total manufacturing rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 80.8%. 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 (%)