Annual container transport in Ireland

Ireland: Annual container transport was 8,887 Tonnes in 2024. β—† 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

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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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 16 Israel 27,825 Tonnes compare
  2. 17 Sweden 14,057 Tonnes compare
  3. 18 Finland 10,333 Tonnes compare
  4. 20 Iceland 7,754 Tonnes compare
  5. 21 Ukraine 7,520 Tonnes compare
  6. 22 Norway 7,024 Tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 37 places β†’

More reference data data for Ireland

All data for Ireland β†’

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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Indicator
Annual container transport
Unit
Tonnes
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
37 places, 1,465 data points, 1970–2024
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Container transport by rail and sea.