Annual container transport in Ireland
Ireland: Annual container transport was 8,887 Tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
8,887 Tonnes
Change on year
up 13.7%
World rank
19th
of 28 countries
All-time high
8,887 Tonnes
in 2024
All-time low
1,620 Tonnes
in 1975
Years of data
55
1970–2024
Annual container transport in Ireland, 1970–2024
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Tonnes.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 8,887 Tonnes for annual container transport in 2024. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of up 13.7% on the previous year and up 33.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual container transport in Ireland peaked at 8,887 Tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1,620 Tonnes, in 1975.
That places Ireland 19th out of 28 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual container transport in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1,678 Tonnes | — |
| 1971 | 1,864 Tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1972 | 2,084 Tonnes | +11.8% |
| 1973 | 2,253 Tonnes | +8.1% |
| 1974 | 2,112 Tonnes | -6.3% |
| 1975 | 1,620 Tonnes | -23.3% |
| 1976 | 1,892 Tonnes | +16.8% |
| 1977 | 1,910 Tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1978 | 2,124 Tonnes | +11.2% |
| 1979 | 2,235 Tonnes | +5.2% |
| 1980 | 1,802 Tonnes | -19.4% |
| 1981 | 2,377 Tonnes | +31.9% |
| 1982 | 2,015 Tonnes | -15.2% |
| 1983 | 1,860 Tonnes | -7.7% |
| 1984 | 2,167 Tonnes | +16.5% |
| 1985 | 2,187 Tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1986 | 2,401 Tonnes | +9.8% |
| 1987 | 2,531 Tonnes | +5.4% |
| 1988 | 2,854 Tonnes | +12.8% |
| 1989 | 3,099 Tonnes | +8.6% |
| 1990 | 3,045 Tonnes | -1.7% |
| 1991 | 2,962 Tonnes | -2.7% |
| 1992 | 2,973 Tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1993 | 3,371 Tonnes | +13.4% |
| 1994 | 3,899 Tonnes | +15.7% |
| 1995 | 4,175 Tonnes | +7.1% |
| 1996 | 4,404 Tonnes | +5.5% |
| 1997 | 4,423 Tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1998 | 4,906 Tonnes | +10.9% |
| 1999 | 5,755 Tonnes | +17.3% |
| 2000 | 6,262 Tonnes | +8.8% |
| 2001 | 5,731 Tonnes | -8.5% |
| 2002 | 5,919 Tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2003 | 6,574 Tonnes | +11.1% |
| 2004 | 7,022 Tonnes | +6.8% |
| 2005 | 7,803 Tonnes | +11.1% |
| 2006 | 8,472 Tonnes | +8.6% |
| 2007 | 8,876 Tonnes | +4.8% |
| 2008 | 7,945 Tonnes | -10.5% |
| 2009 | 6,702 Tonnes | -15.6% |
| 2010 | 6,457 Tonnes | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 6,311 Tonnes | -2.3% |
| 2012 | 6,714 Tonnes | +6.4% |
| 2013 | 6,204 Tonnes | -7.6% |
| 2014 | 6,646 Tonnes | +7.1% |
| 2015 | 6,983 Tonnes | +5.1% |
| 2016 | 7,230 Tonnes | +3.5% |
| 2017 | 7,346 Tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 7,629 Tonnes | +3.9% |
| 2019 | 8,009 Tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2020 | 7,806 Tonnes | -2.5% |
| 2021 | 8,796 Tonnes | +12.7% |
| 2022 | 8,457 Tonnes | -3.9% |
| 2023 | 7,817 Tonnes | -7.6% |
| 2024 | 8,887 Tonnes | +13.7% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 8,887 Tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9,610 Tonnes, 92% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 8,887 Tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 34,647 Tonnes, 26% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,977 Tonnes | 1,620 Tonnes | 2,253 Tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,329 Tonnes | 1,802 Tonnes | 3,099 Tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,991 Tonnes | 2,962 Tonnes | 5,755 Tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 7,131 Tonnes | 5,731 Tonnes | 8,876 Tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,953 Tonnes | 6,204 Tonnes | 8,009 Tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 8,353 Tonnes | 7,806 Tonnes | 8,887 Tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More reference data data for Ireland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0921 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 21.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5015 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual container transport in Ireland?
- Annual container transport in Ireland was 8,887 Tonnes in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest annual container transport recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 8,887 Tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest annual container transport recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,620 Tonnes in 1975.
- How does Ireland rank for annual container transport?
- Ireland ranks 19th out of 28 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual container transport rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Annual container transport. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Container transport by rail and sea.