Drought impact area on ecosystems in Ireland
Ireland: Drought impact area on ecosystems was 3,286 Square kilometre in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Drought impact area on ecosystems in Ireland, 2009–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Square kilometre.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 3,286 Square kilometre for drought impact area on ecosystems in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 102.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, drought impact area on ecosystems in Ireland peaked at 4,108 Square kilometre in 2022 and was at its lowest, 743 Square kilometre, in 2009.
That places Ireland 24th out of 46 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.
Drought impact area on ecosystems in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 743 Square kilometre | — |
| 2010 | 880 Square kilometre | +18.4% |
| 2011 | 856 Square kilometre | -2.7% |
| 2012 | 850 Square kilometre | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 1,663 Square kilometre | +95.6% |
| 2014 | 1,622 Square kilometre | -2.5% |
| 2015 | 1,617 Square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 982 Square kilometre | -39.3% |
| 2017 | 999 Square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 3,836 Square kilometre | +284.0% |
| 2019 | 3,837 Square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 3,714 Square kilometre | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 3,700 Square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 4,108 Square kilometre | +11.0% |
| 2023 | 3,288 Square kilometre | -20.0% |
| 2024 | 3,286 Square kilometre | -0.1% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 3,286 Square kilometre is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,625 Square kilometre, 91% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 3,286 Square kilometre is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,714 Square kilometre, 88% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Drought impact area on ecosystems 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +284.0% | 999 Square kilometre | 3,836 Square kilometre |
| 2013 | +95.6% | 850 Square kilometre | 1,663 Square kilometre |
| 2016 | -39.3% | 1,617 Square kilometre | 982 Square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 743 Square kilometre | 743 Square kilometre | 743 Square kilometre | 1 |
| 2010s | 1,714 Square kilometre | 850 Square kilometre | 3,837 Square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,619 Square kilometre | 3,286 Square kilometre | 4,108 Square kilometre | 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 drought impact area on ecosystems in Ireland?
- Drought impact area on ecosystems in Ireland was 3,286 Square kilometre in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest drought impact area on ecosystems recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 4,108 Square kilometre in 2022.
- What is the lowest drought impact area on ecosystems recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 743 Square kilometre in 2009.
- How does Ireland rank for drought impact area on ecosystems?
- Ireland ranks 24th out of 46 countries with data for 2024.
- Is drought impact area on ecosystems rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 102.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Drought impact area on ecosystems. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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