Key Facts

12.6

The medtech sector responsible for €12.6 billion worth of exports.

300+

med-tech companies in Ireland account for over 29,000 jobs.

15

of the top 20 global medical device companies operate in Ireland.

90%

of companies in this sector are SMEs.

80%

of the world’s stents are produced in Galway.

8

of the world’s top 10 med-tech companies are based here.

2nd

Ireland is the second largest exporter of medical devices in Europe.