Key Market Indicators
The number of enterprises in Ireland's cultural sector is projected to reach approximately 12,500 by 2028, up from about 11,500 in 2023. This marks an average annual growth rate of 1.3%. Since 2013, the supply of cultural sector enterprises in Ireland has seen a steady increase, growing at an average rate of 3% per year. In 2023, Ireland ranked fifth globally in the number of cultural sector enterprises, with Australia surpassing it, also recording around 11,500 enterprises. The United Kingdom, Austria, and Australia occupied the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively, in this ranking.
