Average per capita vegetable intake vs minimum recommended guidelines in Ireland
Ireland: Average per capita vegetable intake vs minimum recommended guidelines was 508.6 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Average per capita vegetable intake vs minimum recommended guidelines in Ireland, 1961–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for average per capita vegetable intake vs minimum recommended guidelines in Ireland is 508.6, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 7.8% on the previous year and down 1.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average per capita vegetable intake vs minimum recommended guidelines in Ireland peaked at 529.5 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 94.87, in 1967.
Ireland ranks 25th of 192 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Average per capita vegetable intake vs minimum recommended guidelines in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 109.26 | — |
| 1962 | 112.78 | +3.2% |
| 1963 | 105.44 | -6.5% |
| 1964 | 113.92 | +8.0% |
| 1965 | 113.7 | -0.2% |
| 1966 | 100.36 | -11.7% |
| 1967 | 94.87 | -5.5% |
| 1968 | 97.91 | +3.2% |
| 1969 | 115.41 | +17.9% |
| 1970 | 127.53 | +10.5% |
| 1971 | 120.78 | -5.3% |
| 1972 | 113.86 | -5.7% |
| 1973 | 126.31 | +10.9% |
| 1974 | 141.03 | +11.7% |
| 1975 | 173.16 | +22.8% |
| 1976 | 186.84 | +7.9% |
| 1977 | 197.55 | +5.7% |
| 1978 | 210.1 | +6.4% |
| 1979 | 220.14 | +4.8% |
| 1980 | 217.65 | -1.1% |
| 1981 | 223.72 | +2.8% |
| 1982 | 234.4 | +4.8% |
| 1983 | 155.78 | -33.5% |
| 1984 | 173.29 | +11.2% |
| 1985 | 172.23 | -0.6% |
| 1986 | 186.53 | +8.3% |
| 1987 | 184.83 | -0.9% |
| 1988 | 190.78 | +3.2% |
| 1989 | 183.06 | -4.0% |
| 1990 | 198.37 | +8.4% |
| 1991 | 213.04 | +7.4% |
| 1992 | 218.46 | +2.5% |
| 1993 | 213.47 | -2.3% |
| 1994 | 216.87 | +1.6% |
| 1995 | 192.2 | -11.4% |
| 1996 | 205.39 | +6.9% |
| 1997 | 195.6 | -4.8% |
| 1998 | 207.14 | +5.9% |
| 1999 | 196.58 | -5.1% |
| 2000 | 195.68 | -0.5% |
| 2001 | 220.72 | +12.8% |
| 2002 | 219.98 | -0.3% |
| 2003 | 216.42 | -1.6% |
| 2004 | 206.59 | -4.5% |
| 2005 | 196.4 | -4.9% |
| 2006 | 217 | +10.5% |
| 2007 | 219.89 | +1.3% |
| 2008 | 234.21 | +6.5% |
| 2009 | 232.3 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 462.87 | +99.3% |
| 2011 | 501.69 | +8.4% |
| 2012 | 529.5 | +5.5% |
| 2013 | 513.5 | -3.0% |
| 2014 | 491.61 | -4.3% |
| 2015 | 505.67 | +2.9% |
| 2016 | 515.26 | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 504.16 | -2.2% |
| 2018 | 493.34 | -2.1% |
| 2019 | 493.47 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 481.12 | -2.5% |
| 2021 | 463.58 | -3.6% |
| 2022 | 471.64 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | 508.6 | +7.8% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 508.6 is above the median for high income countries, which is 353.62, 1.4× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 508.6 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 406.55, 1.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Average per capita vegetable intake vs minimum recommended guidelines in Ireland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +99.3% | 232.3 | 462.87 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 107.07 | 94.87 | 115.41 | 9 |
| 1970s | 161.73 | 113.86 | 220.14 | 10 |
| 1980s | 192.23 | 155.78 | 234.4 | 10 |
| 1990s | 205.71 | 192.2 | 218.46 | 10 |
| 2000s | 215.92 | 195.68 | 234.21 | 10 |
| 2010s | 501.11 | 462.87 | 529.5 | 10 |
| 2020s | 481.23 | 463.58 | 508.6 | 4 |
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 average per capita vegetable intake vs minimum recommended guidelines in Ireland?
- Average per capita vegetable intake vs minimum recommended guidelines in Ireland was 508.6 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest average per capita vegetable intake vs minimum recommended guidelines recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 529.5 in 2012.
- What is the lowest average per capita vegetable intake vs minimum recommended guidelines recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 94.87 in 1967.
- How does Ireland rank for average per capita vegetable intake vs minimum recommended guidelines?
- Ireland ranks 25th out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
- Is average per capita vegetable intake vs minimum recommended guidelines rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Average per capita vegetable intake vs minimum recommended guidelines. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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