The source defines 'business economy' as including industry, construction, trade, services, education, health, financial & insurance activities, and arts & entertainment, but not enterprises in agriculture, forestry and fisheries. (B-N,P-R,S95-96)
In 2026, there were approximately ** SMEs operating in the business economy in Ireland, with the vast majority of these being micro-sized enterprises that employed between zero and nine people. Additionally, there were aroundÌý* small businesses, which had between 10 and 49 employees, and *medium-sized businesses.
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European Commission. (June 22, 2026). Number of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the business economy in Ireland from 2021 to 2026, by size [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 28, 2026, from /statistics/879089/number-of-smes-in-ireland/
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