New motorcycles by engine size in Ireland
Ireland: New motorcycles by engine size was 2,655 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2,655
Change on year
down 2.3%
World rank
42nd
of 52 countries
All-time high
9,464
in 1970
All-time low
628
in 2012
Years of data
39
1970–2025
New motorcycles by engine size in Ireland, 1970–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2025, new motorcycles by engine size in Ireland stood at 2,655.
The figure is down 2.3% on the previous year and up 154.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new motorcycles by engine size in Ireland peaked at 9,464 in 1970 and was at its lowest, 628, in 2012.
That places Ireland 42nd out of 52 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
New motorcycles by engine size in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 9,464 | — |
| 1980 | 6,188 | -34.6% |
| 1985 | 4,113 | -33.5% |
| 1990 | 2,684 | -34.7% |
| 1991 | 3,197 | +19.1% |
| 1992 | 2,884 | -9.8% |
| 1993 | 1,914 | -33.6% |
| 1994 | 1,837 | -4.0% |
| 1995 | 1,911 | +4.0% |
| 1996 | 2,412 | +26.2% |
| 1997 | 2,717 | +12.6% |
| 1998 | 3,117 | +14.7% |
| 1999 | 4,955 | +59.0% |
| 2000 | 6,871 | +38.7% |
| 2001 | 6,919 | +0.7% |
| 2002 | 5,596 | -19.1% |
| 2003 | 4,993 | -10.8% |
| 2004 | 3,833 | -23.2% |
| 2005 | 3,240 | -15.5% |
| 2006 | 3,206 | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 2,931 | -8.6% |
| 2008 | 2,693 | -8.1% |
| 2009 | 1,468 | -45.5% |
| 2010 | 1,154 | -21.4% |
| 2011 | 833 | -27.8% |
| 2012 | 628 | -24.6% |
| 2013 | 637 | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 717 | +12.6% |
| 2015 | 1,042 | +45.3% |
| 2016 | 1,435 | +37.7% |
| 2017 | 1,310 | -8.7% |
| 2018 | 1,369 | +4.5% |
| 2019 | 1,881 | +37.4% |
| 2020 | 1,618 | -14.0% |
| 2021 | 2,256 | +39.4% |
| 2022 | 2,753 | +22.0% |
| 2023 | 2,877 | +4.5% |
| 2024 | 2,718 | -5.5% |
| 2025 | 2,655 | -2.3% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 2,655 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 8,336, 32% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 2,655 is below the median for high income countries, which is 8,243, 32% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9,464 | 9,464 | 9,464 | 1 |
| 1980s | 5,150 | 4,113 | 6,188 | 2 |
| 1990s | 2,763 | 1,837 | 4,955 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,175 | 1,468 | 6,919 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,101 | 628 | 1,881 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,480 | 1,618 | 2,877 | 6 |
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 new motorcycles by engine size in Ireland?
- New motorcycles by engine size in Ireland was 2,655 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest new motorcycles by engine size recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 9,464 in 1970.
- What is the lowest new motorcycles by engine size recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 628 in 2012.
- How does Ireland rank for new motorcycles by engine size?
- Ireland ranks 42nd out of 52 countries with data for 2025.
- Is new motorcycles by engine size rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 154.8%. 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 New motorcycles by engine size. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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