Denmark vs Ireland: Fishing fleet by type of gear and engine power

Denmark
1,708
in 2025
Ireland
2,022
in 2025
Denmark rank
14th
Ireland rank
12th

Fishing fleet by type of gear and engine power over time

  • Denmark
  • Ireland
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How they compare

Ireland currently reports 2,022 against 1,708 in Denmark, a difference of 314.

That makes Ireland's figure about 1.2 times Denmark's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 36 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Denmark ahead.

Denmark ranks 14th and Ireland ranks 12th of 26 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Denmark averaged higher in 3 and Ireland in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark Ireland Difference Ahead
1990s 4,274 1,982 2,293 Denmark
2000s 3,400 1,853 1,547 Denmark
2010s 2,443 2,128 315 Denmark
2020s 1,856 2,029 173 Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher fishing fleet by type of gear and engine power, Denmark or Ireland?
Ireland, at 2,022 against 1,708 in Denmark as of 2025.
What is the difference in fishing fleet by type of gear and engine power between Denmark and Ireland?
314, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Ireland?
36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
How do Denmark and Ireland rank globally for fishing fleet by type of gear and engine power?
Denmark ranks 14th and Ireland ranks 12th of 26 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Fishing fleet by type of gear and engine power. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Fishing fleet by type of gear and engine power
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
26 places, 740 data points, 1990–2025
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