Business Barometer

The Changing Landscape of Directorships in Ireland.

To date in 2025, Ireland currently has over 730,000 Company Directors, reflecting the complexity of the nation's corporate landscape. This vast number illustrates the deep integration of business leaders into Ireland's economy.

Geographically, Dublin continues to dominate as the hub of corporate activity, home to 11% of all directors, followed by Cork at 9%. This regional concentration reflects Ireland's economic development model, which has seen significant investment in urban hubs which are key to sectors such as tech, finance, and professional services. This geographic skew also highlights challenges faced by businesses in rural areas such as Mayo (2%), where corporate leadership roles are fewer.

Industry-wise, the legal, accounting, and business sectors are most heavily represented, with over 120,000 directors in these fields. This aligns with the country's reputation as a hub for global financial services and professional services, as well as its appeal to multinational corporations seeking a base in Europe.

We have analysed our database to give you some insights into the breakdown of Directorships in Ireland:

Top 3 Director Counties:

  1. Dublin: 89,065 (11.34%)
  2. Cork: 65,433 (8.93%)
  3. Galway: 32,104 (4.38%)

Top 3 Director Age Ranges:

  1. 50 to 54: 96,139 (13.13%)
  2. 55 to 59: 90,172 (12.31%)
  3. 45 to 49: 87,947 (12%)

Director Genders:

  1. Male: 415,795 (56.80%)
  2. Female: 217,561 (29.7%)
  3. Unknown: 98,883 (13.5%))

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  By Business Barometer.

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