Share of GDP from agriculture in Ireland
Ireland: Share of GDP from agriculture was 1.1% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of GDP from agriculture 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
The most recent figure for share of gdp from agriculture in Ireland is 1.1%, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.5% on the previous year and up 21.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of gdp from agriculture in Ireland peaked at 5.6% in 1995 and was at its lowest, 0.6%, in 2009.
That places Ireland 175th out of 203 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of GDP from agriculture in Ireland, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 5.6% | — |
| 1996 | 4.7% | -16.0% |
| 1997 | 3.9% | -16.7% |
| 1998 | 3.5% | -11.0% |
| 1999 | 2.6% | -26.0% |
| 2000 | 2.5% | -2.6% |
| 2001 | 2.0% | -20.4% |
| 2002 | 1.7% | -13.0% |
| 2003 | 1.5% | -14.7% |
| 2004 | 1.6% | +6.4% |
| 2005 | 1.0% | -34.3% |
| 2006 | 0.9% | -10.9% |
| 2007 | 1.0% | +13.3% |
| 2008 | 0.9% | -18.5% |
| 2009 | 0.6% | -34.4% |
| 2010 | 1.0% | +71.2% |
| 2011 | 1.2% | +26.1% |
| 2012 | 1.0% | -18.1% |
| 2013 | 1.1% | +8.5% |
| 2014 | 1.2% | +13.8% |
| 2015 | 0.9% | -28.6% |
| 2016 | 0.9% | +6.6% |
| 2017 | 1.1% | +20.9% |
| 2018 | 0.9% | -17.1% |
| 2019 | 1.0% | +2.8% |
| 2020 | 1.0% | +5.8% |
| 2021 | 1.0% | +2.4% |
| 2022 | 1.2% | +13.5% |
| 2023 | 0.8% | -27.8% |
| 2024 | 1.0% | +20.6% |
| 2025 | 1.1% | +3.5% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 1.1% is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.5%, 69% of the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 1.1% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.6%, 40% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.0% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 5 |
| 2000s | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More agriculture & rural data for Ireland
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 22.64 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0106 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,391 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.9559 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3541 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.3% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.5% (2024)
- Rural population 35.4% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of gdp from agriculture in Ireland?
- Share of gdp from agriculture in Ireland was 1.1% 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 gdp from agriculture recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 5.6% in 1995.
- What is the lowest share of gdp from agriculture recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6% in 2009.
- How does Ireland rank for share of gdp from agriculture?
- Ireland ranks 175th out of 203 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of gdp from agriculture rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- 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 GDP from agriculture. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This is measured as the value added from agriculture, forestry and fishing products as a share of gross domestic product (GDP).