Ireland's UN SDG's - Goal 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 2026
Map: Average distance in kilometres (kms) of residential dwellings to the primary road network access point, by County, 2022 (SDG 9.1.1)
Map is based on Census 2022 data. It shows the average distance in kilometres (km) of residential dwellings to the primary road network access point. Residential dwellings in counties Waterford, Offaly, Cavan, Donegal and Leitrim are on average, more than 6 kms from the primary road network access point, the furthest of all counties.
Source: CSO Ireland
Manufacturing Value Added, 2024 (SDG 9.2.1)
€166 billion, at current basic prices in 2024
Source: CSO Ireland
Industry Employment as a % of all Employment, Q1 2026 (SDG 9.2.2)
12.5%
Source: CSO Ireland
Share of Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Sector, 2023 (SDG 9.4.1)
Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing: 38% of CO2 equivalent;
Households (as consumers): 24% of CO2 equivalent;
Industry: 20% of CO2 equivalent.
Source: CSO Ireland
Research & Development Expenditure, 2025 (SDG 9.5.1)
Gross Expenditure 2.6% of GNI* (*Modified Gross National Income), estimated for 2025.
Source: Department Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science
