Hypothetical land animals slaughtered in Ireland
Ireland: Hypothetical land animals slaughtered was 174.79 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
174.79 billion
Change on year
up 1.6%
World rank
25th
of 199 countries
All-time high
178.41 billion
in 2020
All-time low
15.52 billion
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Hypothetical land animals slaughtered in Ireland, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, hypothetical land animals slaughtered in Ireland stood at 174.79 billion.
The figure is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 17.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hypothetical land animals slaughtered in Ireland peaked at 178.41 billion in 2020 and was at its lowest, 15.52 billion, in 1961.
Ireland ranks 25th of 199 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Hypothetical land animals slaughtered in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 15.52 billion | — |
| 1962 | 15.87 billion | +2.2% |
| 1963 | 17.40 billion | +9.7% |
| 1964 | 18.49 billion | +6.3% |
| 1965 | 19.92 billion | +7.7% |
| 1966 | 23.05 billion | +15.7% |
| 1967 | 23.28 billion | +1.0% |
| 1968 | 27.29 billion | +17.2% |
| 1969 | 29.27 billion | +7.2% |
| 1970 | 29.65 billion | +1.3% |
| 1971 | 32.74 billion | +10.4% |
| 1972 | 39.11 billion | +19.5% |
| 1973 | 39.12 billion | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 38.50 billion | -1.6% |
| 1975 | 36.19 billion | -6.0% |
| 1976 | 41.21 billion | +13.9% |
| 1977 | 39.84 billion | -3.3% |
| 1978 | 42.36 billion | +6.3% |
| 1979 | 46.89 billion | +10.7% |
| 1980 | 48.70 billion | +3.9% |
| 1981 | 48.76 billion | +0.1% |
| 1982 | 52.14 billion | +6.9% |
| 1983 | 51.94 billion | -0.4% |
| 1984 | 53.96 billion | +3.9% |
| 1985 | 52.75 billion | -2.2% |
| 1986 | 58.13 billion | +10.2% |
| 1987 | 67.99 billion | +17.0% |
| 1988 | 74.47 billion | +9.5% |
| 1989 | 74.85 billion | +0.5% |
| 1990 | 82.94 billion | +10.8% |
| 1991 | 92.28 billion | +11.3% |
| 1992 | 95.66 billion | +3.7% |
| 1993 | 104.13 billion | +8.9% |
| 1994 | 113.80 billion | +9.3% |
| 1995 | 117.59 billion | +3.3% |
| 1996 | 123.27 billion | +4.8% |
| 1997 | 127.97 billion | +3.8% |
| 1998 | 131.66 billion | +2.9% |
| 1999 | 142.95 billion | +8.6% |
| 2000 | 140.03 billion | -2.0% |
| 2001 | 151.19 billion | +8.0% |
| 2002 | 152.18 billion | +0.7% |
| 2003 | 152.79 billion | +0.4% |
| 2004 | 154.17 billion | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 153.83 billion | -0.2% |
| 2006 | 151.26 billion | -1.7% |
| 2007 | 138.90 billion | -8.2% |
| 2008 | 138.26 billion | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 145.38 billion | +5.1% |
| 2010 | 137.44 billion | -5.5% |
| 2011 | 138.78 billion | +1.0% |
| 2012 | 141.43 billion | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 144.31 billion | +2.0% |
| 2014 | 148.99 billion | +3.2% |
| 2015 | 149.22 billion | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 151.37 billion | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 152.80 billion | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 158.61 billion | +3.8% |
| 2019 | 167.68 billion | +5.7% |
| 2020 | 178.41 billion | +6.4% |
| 2021 | 173.75 billion | -2.6% |
| 2022 | 169.57 billion | -2.4% |
| 2023 | 172.08 billion | +1.5% |
| 2024 | 174.79 billion | +1.6% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 174.79 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 108.54 billion, 1.6× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 174.79 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 100.55 billion, 1.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 21.12 billion | 15.52 billion | 29.27 billion | 9 |
| 1970s | 38.56 billion | 29.65 billion | 46.89 billion | 10 |
| 1980s | 58.37 billion | 48.70 billion | 74.85 billion | 10 |
| 1990s | 113.22 billion | 82.94 billion | 142.95 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 147.80 billion | 138.26 billion | 154.17 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 149.06 billion | 137.44 billion | 167.68 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 173.72 billion | 169.57 billion | 178.41 billion | 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 hypothetical land animals slaughtered in Ireland?
- Hypothetical land animals slaughtered in Ireland was 174.79 billion in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest hypothetical land animals slaughtered recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 178.41 billion in 2020.
- What is the lowest hypothetical land animals slaughtered recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.52 billion in 1961.
- How does Ireland rank for hypothetical land animals slaughtered?
- Ireland ranks 25th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is hypothetical land animals slaughtered rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.3%. 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 Hypothetical land animals slaughtered. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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