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Private Security Services in Ireland - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2024-2029)

IE-N801 March 2024 Factsheet

Revenue

€449.1m

2019-2024 2.0 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Employees

6,929

2019-2024 3.5 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Businesses

277

2019-2024 0.0 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Wages

€XXX.Xm

2019-2024 X.X %
2024-2029 X.X %

Private Security Services in Ireland market size outlook

Total value and annual change from from 2014-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.

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Industry Statistics and Rankings

How does this industry perform in Ireland compared to Europe?

Country Benchmarking

Industry Data Ireland

Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.

Revenue
#21 In Europe
Business
#20 In Europe
Employees
#28 In Europe
Wages
#20 In Europe

The Private Security Services in Ireland ranks 21st in Europe with regards to its 2024 revenue (€449.1m). Revenue received by operators in Ireland has been low in volatility over the past five-year period, with the average annual change in revenue (2.0 %) most comparable to...

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Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024

Revenue per Enterprise
Value (€ Million) in 2024

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What is the market size of the Private Security Services industry in Ireland in 2024?

The market size of the Private Security Services industry in Ireland is €449.1m in 2024.

How many businesses are there in the Private Security Services in Ireland industry in 2024?

There are 277 businesses in the Private Security Services industry in Ireland, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.0 % between 2019 and 2024.

Has the Private Security Services industry in Ireland grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Private Security Services industry in Ireland has been growing at a CAGR of 2.0 % between 2019 and 2024.

What is the forecast growth of the Private Security Services industry in Ireland over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Private Security Services industry in Ireland is expected to grow.

What are the biggest companies in the Private Security Services market in Ireland?

The biggest companies operating in the Private Security Services market in Ireland are Securitas AB, Atlas Ontario LP and ISS A/S

What does the Private Security Services in Ireland include?

Security guard services and Armoured car services are part of the Private Security Services industry.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Private Security Services in Ireland?

The company holding the most market share in Ireland is Securitas AB.

How competitive is the Private Security Services industry in Ireland?

The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Private Security Services industry in Ireland.

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Table of Contents

About this industry

Industry definition

Companies in the industry provide guard and patrol services, armoured car services and polygraph and fingerprint services. They also pick up and deliver money and offer security shredding of information on any media.

What's included in this industry?

Security guard servicesArmoured car servicesFingerprint servicesPolygraph services

Industry Code

ISIC 2006

801 - Private security activities in Ireland

Performance

Revenue Highlights

Trends
  • Revenue
  • 2024 Revenue Growth
  • Revenue Volatility

Employment Highlights

Trends
  • Employees
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Employee

Business Highlights

Trends
  • Businesses
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Business

Current Performance

Charts
  • Revenue in the Private Security Services in Ireland
  • Employees in the Private Security Services in Ireland
  • Business in the Private Security Services in Ireland
  • Profit in the Private Security Services in Ireland

Current Performance

Analysis

How does this country's performance compare to Europe?


Life Cycle

Charts
  • Industry Life Cycle Matrix

Products and Markets

Highlights

Trends
  • Largest Market
  • Product Innovation

International Trade

Heat maps
  • Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
  • Industry Concentration of Exports by Country

Competitive Forces

Highlights

Trends
  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Substitutes
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power
ANALYSIS

What is the competitive landscape in Europe?

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Security guards need official training and licences. Many countries in Europe have a private security regulator that gives out permits to trained security guards.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Private Security Services in Ireland industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Security companies' profits rebound post-pandemic. As public events like sports matches and music concerts resumed in 2021, demand for crowd control surged, boosting revenue and profitability.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Private Security Services in Ireland industry?


Key Ratios

Data tables
  • IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
  • Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
  • Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
  • Average Wage (2014-2029)

Country Benchmarks

European Leaders & Laggards

Data Tables

Top and boottom five countries listed for each:

  • Revenue Growth (2024)
  • Business Growth (2024)
  • Job Growth (2024)

European Country Performance

Data Tables

Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

  • IVA/Revenue (2024)
  • Imports/Demand (2024)
  • Exports/Revenue (2024)
  • Revenue per Employee (2024)
  • Wages/Revenue (2024)
  • Employees per Establishment (2024)
  • Average Wage (2024)

Structural Comparison

Data Tables

Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe

  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power
  • Volatility
  • Capital Intensity
  • Innovation
  • Life Cycle

Key Statistics

Industry Data

Data Tables

Including values and annual change:

  • Revenue (2014-2029)
  • IVA (2014-2029)
  • Establishments (2014-2029)
  • Enterprises (2014-2029)
  • Employment (2014-2029)
  • Exports (2014-2029)
  • Imports (2014-2029)
  • Wages (2014-2029)

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