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Software Development in Ireland Industry Data and Analysis
The Software Development industry has made considerable progress over the past decade as companies and consumers have become reliant on electronic devices. Online access to news, social media, video and other websites, as well as automated client-relationship software and advertising software apps, are now integral components of modern life. Since all computers and peripheral equipment require integrated systems and application software, the need for development activity has surged. Major developers like Oracle, IBM and SAP have rolled out innovative solutions powered by artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and machine learning, driving robust revenue streams. Ireland’s attractiveness as a tech hub has been buoyed by competitive corporation tax rates, strong government support and a highly skilled workforce, bolstering revenue. Revenue is forecast to mount at a compound annual rate of 1.3% over the five years through 2025, including growth of 0.8% in 2025, to reach €68.2 billion.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Software Development industry in Ireland includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2015-2030. The most recent publication was released July 2025.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Software Development industry in Ireland operates under the SIC industry code J62.010IE. Software developers design, write, modify and test computer code to implement systems software, application software, databases and web pages. Companies in this industry also customise software so that it is functional within clients’ information system environment and offer select after-sales services. Activities related to software publication, hardware design and computer consultancy are not included in the scope of industry activities. Related terms covered in the Software Development industry in Ireland include code, hardware, cloud, intellectual property (ip) and metacloud.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Software Development industry in Ireland include Application software, System software and Support services.
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Software Development industry in Ireland include Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd, Oracle EMEA Ltd and IBM Ireland Ltd.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Software Development industry in Ireland.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed products and service segmentation and analysis of major markets for the for the Software Development industry in Ireland.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Software Development industry in Ireland.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Software Development industry in Ireland. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Software Development industry in Ireland. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Software Development industry in Ireland. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Software Development industry in Ireland. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Software Development industry in Ireland.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Software Development industry in Ireland in 2026?
The market size of the Software Development industry in Ireland is €68.2bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Software Development industry in Ireland in 2025?
There are 3,924 businesses in the Software Development industry in Ireland, which has grown at a CAGR of 2.3 % between 2020 and 2025.
How may import tariffs affect the Software Development industry in Ireland?
The Software Development industry in Ireland is unlikely to be materially impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Software Development industry in Ireland?
The Software Development industry in Ireland is unlikely to be materially impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
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 1.3 % between 2020 and 2025.
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 are the biggest companies in the Software Development industry in Ireland?
The biggest companies operating in the Software Development industry in Ireland are Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd, Oracle EMEA Ltd and IBM Ireland Ltd
What does the Software Development industry in Ireland include?
Application software and System software are part of the Software Development industry in Ireland.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Software Development industry in Ireland?
The company holding the most market share in the Software Development industry in Ireland is Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd.
How competitive is the Software Development industry in Ireland?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Software Development industry in Ireland.
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