Length of motorways and e-roads in Ireland
Ireland: Length of motorways and e-roads was 995 Kilometre in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Length of motorways and e-roads in Ireland, 1970–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for length of motorways and e-roads in Ireland is 995 Kilometre, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
The figure is up 10.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, length of motorways and e-roads in Ireland peaked at 995 Kilometre in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0 Kilometre, in 1970.
That places Ireland 21st out of 42 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 Kilometre | 0 Kilometre | 0 Kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.6 Kilometre | 0 Kilometre | 8 Kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 66.5 Kilometre | 26 Kilometre | 103 Kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 257 Kilometre | 103 Kilometre | 663 Kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 915.33 Kilometre | 897 Kilometre | 995 Kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 995 Kilometre | 995 Kilometre | 995 Kilometre | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is length of motorways and e-roads in Ireland?
- Length of motorways and e-roads in Ireland was 995 Kilometre in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest length of motorways and e-roads recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 995 Kilometre in 2019.
- What is the lowest length of motorways and e-roads recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Kilometre in 1970.
- How does Ireland rank for length of motorways and e-roads?
- Ireland ranks 21st out of 42 countries with data for 2024.
- Is length of motorways and e-roads rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.9%. 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 Length of motorways and e-roads. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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