Industry Statistics and Rankings
How does this industry perform in Ireland compared to Europe?
Country Benchmarking
Industry Data Ireland
Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.
Revenue
#2 In EuropeBusiness
#23 In EuropeEmployees
#13 In EuropeWages
#8 In EuropeThe Software Development in Ireland ranks 2nd in Europe with regards to its 2024 revenue (€63.1bn). Revenue received by operators in Ireland has been low in volatility over the past five-year period, with the average annual change in revenue (4.6 %) most comparable to...
Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024
Revenue per Enterprise
Value (€ Million) in 2024
Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Software Development industry in Ireland in 2024?
The market size of the Software Development industry in Ireland is €63.1bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Software Development in Ireland industry in 2024?
There are 3,799 businesses in the Software Development industry in Ireland, which has grown at a CAGR of 1.6 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Software Development industry in Ireland grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Software Development industry in Ireland has been growing at a CAGR of 4.6 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Software Development industry in Ireland over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Software Development industry in Ireland is expected to grow.
What does the Software Development in Ireland include?
Systems software and Application software are part of the Software Development industry.
How competitive is the Software Development industry in Ireland?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Software Development industry in Ireland.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Domestic industries
Competitors
Complementors
- Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling in Ireland
- Software Publishing in Ireland
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Industry participants develop and adapt software, which includes writing, modifying and supporting computer code, databases and webpages. Developers also customise software so that it is functional within clients’ information system environment and offer select after-sale services.
What's included in this industry?
Systems softwareApplication softwareSupport servicesIndustry Code
6201 - Computer programming activities in Ireland
Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue CAGR
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue in the Software Development in Ireland
- Employees in the Software Development in Ireland
- Business in the Software Development in Ireland
- Profit in the Software Development in Ireland
Current Performance
Analysis
How does this country's performance compare to Europe?
Life Cycle
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
International Trade
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
ANALYSIS
What is the competitive landscape in Europe?
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Opportunities remain for small companies. Small software development businesses will flood the market in the coming years to take advantage of market niches, raising competitive pressures.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Software Development in Ireland industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Labour costs are high. Software development companies require specialised staff to conduct highly skilled and labour-intensive coding and testing tasks. The majority of workers have advanced qualifications so take-home big salaries.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Software Development in Ireland industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and boottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2024)
- Business Growth (2024)
- Job Growth (2024)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2024)
- Imports/Demand (2024)
- Exports/Revenue (2024)
- Revenue per Employee (2024)
- Wages/Revenue (2024)
- Employees per Establishment (2024)
- Average Wage (2024)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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