Ireland Agriculture Value Added
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing value added as % of GDP NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS
Ireland's agriculture value added was 0.97% in 2025, ranked 164th globally. This represents a 5.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2025.
Overview
Ireland's agriculture value added stood at 0.97% in 2025, a decline of +0.05% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.97% by 2025. Ireland ranked 164th globally.
Ireland’s agriculture value added has contracted sharply from its all‑time peak of 5.58 in 1995 to just 0.97 in 2025, ranking 164th globally and placing the country between Barbados (0.94) and Germany (1.03) among peers. The steepest decline occurred during the global financial crisis, when the indicator fell to a trough of 0.56 in 2009, reflecting reduced farm incomes, lower export volumes and a shift toward services and high‑tech sectors. Over the 31‑year series, the sector’s contribution has diminished by more than 80 percent, underscoring structural changes in land use, EU Common Agricultural Policy reforms and rising competition from larger producers. Despite modest recent gains, the value added remains well below its 1990s level, suggesting that without targeted investment in sustainable practices, value‑chain integration and niche product development, the downward trajectory is likely to persist.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Value Added | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 0.94% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 0.95% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.97% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.97% | −0.05% | #164 |
| 2024 | 1.02% | +0.17% | #20 |
| 2023 | 0.85% | −0.33% | #23 |
| 2022 | 1.17% | +0.14% | #31 |
| 2021 | 1.03% | +0.02% | #29 |
| 2020 | 1.01% | +0.06% | #26 |
| 2019 | 0.95% | +0.03% | #28 |
| 2018 | 0.93% | −0.19% | #27 |
| 2017 | 1.12% | +0.19% | #29 |
| 2016 | 0.93% | +0.06% | #25 |
| 2015 | 0.87% | −0.35% | #23 |
| 2014 | 1.22% | +0.15% | #28 |
| 2013 | 1.07% | +0.08% | #26 |
| 2012 | 0.99% | −0.22% | #23 |
| 2011 | 1.20% | +0.25% | #28 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ireland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw agriculture value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Ireland's agriculture value added was 0.97% in 2025. Ranked 164th globally. This represents a 5.2% decrease from the previous year.
Ireland's agriculture value added peaked at 5.58% in 1995.
The lowest agriculture value added in Ireland was 0.56% in 2009.
Ireland ranks 164th globally in agriculture value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Ireland's agriculture value added is projected to reach 0.97% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture value added of Ireland in 2025 was 0.97%. This ranks 164th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ireland_agriculture-value-added,
title = {Ireland Agriculture Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ireland/agriculture-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}