Small scale industries share in Ireland

Ireland: Small scale industries share was 5.81 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
5.81
Change on year
down 7.3%
World rank
41st
of 57 countries
All-time high
22.89
in 2013
All-time low
2.78
in 2005
Years of data
17
2005–2024

Small scale industries share in Ireland, 2005–2024

5101520252005201420242005: 2.82008: 11.32009: 12.62010: 14.32011: 19.22012: 10.32013: 22.92014: 10.12015: 42016: 3.42017: 6.62019: 3.92020: 2.82021: 62022: 3.92023: 6.32024: 5.8

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, small scale industries share in Ireland stood at 5.81.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.3% on the previous year and down 42.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, small scale industries share in Ireland peaked at 22.89 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 2.78, 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.

Small scale industries share in Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Small scale industries share in Ireland, 2005 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2005 2.78 —
2008 11.28 +305.8%
2009 12.61 +11.8%
2010 14.29 +13.3%
2011 19.17 +34.1%
2012 10.34 -46.1%
2013 22.89 +121.4%
2014 10.14 -55.7%
2015 3.98 -60.7%
2016 3.35 -15.8%
2017 6.64 +98.2%
2019 3.91 -41.1%
2020 2.79 -28.6%
2021 6.03 +116.1%
2022 3.91 -35.2%
2023 6.27 +60.4%
2024 5.81 -7.3%

Ireland compared with similar countries

  • Ireland's 5.81 is below the median for high income countries, which is 10.22, 57% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
  • Ireland's 5.81 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 10.55, 55% of the median. (39 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 8.89 2.78 12.61 3
2010s 10.52 3.35 22.89 9
2020s 4.96 2.79 6.27 5

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 38 Indonesia 6.53 compare
  2. 39 Sweden 6.44 compare
  3. 40 Denmark 5.88 compare
  4. 42 France 5.66 compare
  5. 43 Kazakhstan 5.05 compare
  6. 44 Austria 4.96 compare

See the full ranking of 57 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is small scale industries share in Ireland?
Small scale industries share in Ireland was 5.81 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest small scale industries share recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 22.89 in 2013.
What is the lowest small scale industries share recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 2.78 in 2005.
How does Ireland rank for small scale industries share?
Ireland ranks 41st out of 57 countries with data for 2024.
Is small scale industries share 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Small scale industries share. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Small scale industries share
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
57 places, 804 data points, 2004–2024
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