Aquaculture production in Ireland

Ireland: Aquaculture production was 44,014 Tonnes in 2022. ▼ Falling

Latest (2022)
44,014 Tonnes
Change on year
up 4.5%
World rank
24th
of 39 countries
All-time high
62,568 Tonnes
in 2002
All-time low
27,366 Tonnes
in 1995
Years of data
28
1995–2022

Aquaculture production in Ireland, 1995–2022

020.0k40.0k60.0k1995200820221995: 27.4k Tonnes1996: 34.9k Tonnes1997: 36.9k Tonnes1998: 42.4k Tonnes1999: 43.9k Tonnes2000: 51.2k Tonnes2001: 60.9k Tonnes2002: 62.6k Tonnes2003: 62.5k Tonnes2004: 58.4k Tonnes2005: 60.0k Tonnes2006: 53.1k Tonnes2007: 57.1k Tonnes2008: 44.9k Tonnes2009: 47.5k Tonnes2010: 46.5k Tonnes2011: 44.3k Tonnes2012: 36.1k Tonnes2013: 34.2k Tonnes2014: 31.2k Tonnes2015: 39.6k Tonnes2016: 40.2k Tonnes2017: 45.4k Tonnes2018: 36.9k Tonnes2019: 37.9k Tonnes2020: 37.8k Tonnes2021: 42.1k Tonnes2022: 44.0k Tonnes

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Tonnes.

Analysis

Ireland recorded 44,014 Tonnes for aquaculture production in 2022.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.5% on the previous year and up 21.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Ireland peaked at 62,568 Tonnes in 2002 and was at its lowest, 27,366 Tonnes, in 1995.

That places Ireland 24th out of 39 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 28 years of available data.

Aquaculture production in Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Aquaculture production in Ireland, 1995 to 2022.
Year Tonnes Change
1995 27,366 Tonnes
1996 34,925 Tonnes +27.6%
1997 36,854 Tonnes +5.5%
1998 42,375 Tonnes +15.0%
1999 43,856 Tonnes +3.5%
2000 51,247 Tonnes +16.9%
2001 60,940 Tonnes +18.9%
2002 62,568 Tonnes +2.7%
2003 62,516 Tonnes -0.1%
2004 58,359 Tonnes -6.6%
2005 60,050 Tonnes +2.9%
2006 53,122 Tonnes -11.5%
2007 57,104 Tonnes +7.5%
2008 44,868 Tonnes -21.4%
2009 47,512 Tonnes +5.9%
2010 46,490 Tonnes -2.1%
2011 44,266 Tonnes -4.8%
2012 36,102 Tonnes -18.4%
2013 34,198 Tonnes -5.3%
2014 31,200 Tonnes -8.8%
2015 39,650 Tonnes +27.1%
2016 40,244 Tonnes +1.5%
2017 45,433 Tonnes +12.9%
2018 36,896 Tonnes -18.8%
2019 37,914 Tonnes +2.8%
2020 37,751 Tonnes -0.4%
2021 42,099 Tonnes +11.5%
2022 44,014 Tonnes +4.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 37,075 Tonnes 27,366 Tonnes 43,856 Tonnes 5
2000s 55,829 Tonnes 44,868 Tonnes 62,568 Tonnes 10
2010s 39,239 Tonnes 31,200 Tonnes 46,490 Tonnes 10
2020s 41,288 Tonnes 37,751 Tonnes 44,014 Tonnes 3

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 21 Australia 125,231 Tonnes compare
  2. 22 New Zealand 106,152 Tonnes compare
  3. 23 Iceland 51,362 Tonnes compare
  4. 25 Denmark 37,921 Tonnes compare
  5. 26 Germany 26,545 Tonnes compare
  6. 27 Portugal 20,968 Tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 52 places →

More reference data data for Ireland

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Frequently asked questions

What is aquaculture production in Ireland?
Aquaculture production in Ireland was 44,014 Tonnes in 2022, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest aquaculture production recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 62,568 Tonnes in 2002.
What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 27,366 Tonnes in 1995.
How does Ireland rank for aquaculture production?
Ireland ranks 24th out of 39 countries with data for 2022.
Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is up 21.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Ireland data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Aquaculture production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Aquaculture production
Unit
Tonnes
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
52 places, 1,456 data points, 1995–2022
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This dataset covers annual series of aquaculture production in volume and value, expressed respectively in live weight tonnes and US dollars. Aquaculture involves the farming of aquatic organisms, including fish, molluscs, crustaceans, and aquatic plants. Aquaculture production - General notes Aquaculture production - Notes on individual countries and areas