Ireland Services Value Added
Services value added as % of GDP NV.SRV.TOTL.ZS
Ireland's services value added was 61.48% in 2025, ranked 74th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2025.
Overview
Ireland's services value added stood at 61.48% in 2025, a rise of +0.91% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 61.48% by 2025. Ireland ranked 74th globally.
Ireland’s services value added has risen from 55.79 in 1995 to 61.48 in 2025, placing it 74th globally. The indicator reached its all‑time peak of 67.54 in 2013, before falling to a trough of 51.84 in 2002, reflecting the impact of the early‑2000s recession and the subsequent recovery driven by export‑oriented sectors such as information technology and finance. Over the 31‑year coverage period the upward trajectory has been steady, with the latest figure of 61.48 only marginally below the 2025 values of peer economies such as South Africa (62.09) and Guatemala (61.51). The modest gap suggests that Ireland remains competitive within this group, though the post‑peak decline indicates vulnerability to external shocks. Continued investment in high‑value services and diversification away from a narrow export base will be crucial to sustain the current upward trend and avoid another downturn.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Value Added | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 64.42% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 62.95% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 61.48% | - | - |
| 2025 | 61.48% | +0.91% | #74 |
| 2024 | 60.56% | +0.27% | #109 |
| 2023 | 60.30% | +6.79% | #118 |
| 2022 | 53.51% | −1.66% | #86 |
| 2021 | 55.17% | −0.60% | #101 |
| 2020 | 55.77% | −1.70% | #89 |
| 2019 | 57.47% | +1.24% | #106 |
| 2018 | 56.24% | +0.63% | #101 |
| 2017 | 55.60% | −0.11% | #90 |
| 2016 | 55.72% | +1.50% | #94 |
| 2015 | 54.22% | −12.94% | #84 |
| 2014 | 67.16% | −0.38% | #159 |
| 2013 | 67.54% | +1.17% | #158 |
| 2012 | 66.37% | +0.45% | #155 |
| 2011 | 65.92% | −0.84% | #156 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ireland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw services value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Ireland's services value added was 61.48% in 2025. Ranked 74th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from the previous year.
Ireland's services value added peaked at 67.54% in 2013.
The lowest services value added in Ireland was 51.84% in 2002.
Ireland ranks 74th globally in services value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.SRV.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Ireland's services value added is projected to reach 61.48% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The services value added of Ireland in 2025 was 61.48%. This ranks 74th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ireland_services-value-added,
title = {Ireland Services Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ireland/services-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}