Agriculture Sector Contribution to GDP in Ireland (1995-2022)

Ireland's agriculture sector’s contribution to GDP saw a sharp decline from 5.6% in 1995 to approximately 1.1% by 2022. This trend aligns with Ireland’s rapid economic growth in technology, finance, and pharmaceutical sectors during the Celtic Tiger years, which significantly reduced agriculture’s GDP share. By the early 2000s, agriculture’s role stabilized below 2%, reflecting the country's highly industrialized economy.

Despite a smaller GDP share, agriculture remains important for rural employment and exports, particularly dairy and beef. Occasional increases, such as in 2011 (1.2%), highlight agriculture’s resilience, even as it contributes less to Ireland’s overall economy.