Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita in Ireland
Ireland: Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita was 1.1% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 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 agriculture as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita 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, agriculture as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita in Ireland peaked at 5.6% in 1995 and was at its lowest, 0.6%, in 2009.
Ireland ranks 175th of 203 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 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)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 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 agriculture as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita in Ireland?
- Agriculture as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita 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 agriculture as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 5.6% in 1995.
- What is the lowest agriculture as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6% in 2009.
- How does Ireland rank for agriculture as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita?
- Ireland ranks 175th out of 203 countries with data for 2025.
- Is agriculture as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita 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 Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Agriculture includes the cultivation of crops and livestock production, as well as forestry, hunting, and fishing. GDP per capita is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.