Goods transported in Ireland
Ireland: Goods transported was 137 Thousand tonnes in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
137 Thousand tonnes
Change on year
down 38.0%
World rank
43rd
of 43 countries
All-time high
2,140 Thousand tonnes
in 2004
All-time low
137 Thousand tonnes
in 2025
Years of data
22
2004–2025
Goods transported in Ireland, 2004–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for goods transported in Ireland is 137 Thousand tonnes, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
The figure is down 38.0% on the previous year and down 74.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, goods transported in Ireland peaked at 2,140 Thousand tonnes in 2004 and was at its lowest, 137 Thousand tonnes, in 2025.
Ireland ranks 43rd of 43 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Goods transported in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Thousand tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2,140 Thousand tonnes | — |
| 2005 | 1,820 Thousand tonnes | -15.0% |
| 2006 | 1,245 Thousand tonnes | -31.6% |
| 2007 | 825 Thousand tonnes | -33.7% |
| 2008 | 717 Thousand tonnes | -13.1% |
| 2009 | 631 Thousand tonnes | -12.0% |
| 2010 | 568 Thousand tonnes | -10.0% |
| 2011 | 611 Thousand tonnes | +7.6% |
| 2012 | 567 Thousand tonnes | -7.2% |
| 2013 | 589 Thousand tonnes | +3.9% |
| 2014 | 578 Thousand tonnes | -1.9% |
| 2015 | 540 Thousand tonnes | -6.6% |
| 2016 | 581 Thousand tonnes | +7.6% |
| 2017 | 546 Thousand tonnes | -6.0% |
| 2018 | 516 Thousand tonnes | -5.5% |
| 2019 | 346 Thousand tonnes | -32.9% |
| 2020 | 449 Thousand tonnes | +29.8% |
| 2021 | 415 Thousand tonnes | -7.6% |
| 2022 | 419 Thousand tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2023 | 344 Thousand tonnes | -17.9% |
| 2024 | 221 Thousand tonnes | -35.8% |
| 2025 | 137 Thousand tonnes | -38.0% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 137 Thousand tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 26,640 Thousand tonnes, 1% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 137 Thousand tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 33,495 Thousand tonnes, 0% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,230 Thousand tonnes | 631 Thousand tonnes | 2,140 Thousand tonnes | 6 |
| 2010s | 544.2 Thousand tonnes | 346 Thousand tonnes | 611 Thousand tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 330.83 Thousand tonnes | 137 Thousand tonnes | 449 Thousand tonnes | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 40 Montenegro 1,001 Thousand tonnes compare
- 41 North Macedonia 791 Thousand tonnes compare
- 42 Liechtenstein 633 Thousand tonnes compare
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 goods transported in Ireland?
- Goods transported in Ireland was 137 Thousand tonnes in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest goods transported recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 2,140 Thousand tonnes in 2004.
- What is the lowest goods transported recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 137 Thousand tonnes in 2025.
- How does Ireland rank for goods transported?
- Ireland ranks 43rd out of 43 countries with data for 2025.
- Is goods transported rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 74.6%. 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 Goods transported. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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