Per capita sources of protein in Ireland
Ireland: Per capita sources of protein was 42.96 in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
42.96
Change on year
up 5.3%
World rank
110th
of 192 countries
All-time high
47.11
in 2019
All-time low
39.52
in 1976
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Per capita sources of protein in Ireland, 1961–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for per capita sources of protein in Ireland is 42.96, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 5.3% on the previous year and down 2.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, per capita sources of protein in Ireland peaked at 47.11 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 39.52, in 1976.
That places Ireland 110th out of 192 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Per capita sources of protein in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 45.44 | — |
| 1962 | 45.17 | -0.6% |
| 1963 | 44.48 | -1.5% |
| 1964 | 43.01 | -3.3% |
| 1965 | 43.12 | +0.3% |
| 1966 | 42.4 | -1.7% |
| 1967 | 41.15 | -2.9% |
| 1968 | 41.53 | +0.9% |
| 1969 | 40.53 | -2.4% |
| 1970 | 40.34 | -0.5% |
| 1971 | 40.1 | -0.6% |
| 1972 | 40.24 | +0.4% |
| 1973 | 40.55 | +0.8% |
| 1974 | 41.27 | +1.8% |
| 1975 | 40.19 | -2.6% |
| 1976 | 39.52 | -1.7% |
| 1977 | 42.33 | +7.1% |
| 1978 | 40.41 | -4.5% |
| 1979 | 41.74 | +3.3% |
| 1980 | 39.69 | -4.9% |
| 1981 | 40.46 | +1.9% |
| 1982 | 42.27 | +4.5% |
| 1983 | 42.63 | +0.9% |
| 1984 | 41.56 | -2.5% |
| 1985 | 41.92 | +0.9% |
| 1986 | 42.65 | +1.7% |
| 1987 | 42.22 | -1.0% |
| 1988 | 42.82 | +1.4% |
| 1989 | 43.38 | +1.3% |
| 1990 | 43.92 | +1.2% |
| 1991 | 43.58 | -0.8% |
| 1992 | 44.56 | +2.3% |
| 1993 | 43.28 | -2.9% |
| 1994 | 43.23 | -0.1% |
| 1995 | 41.4 | -4.2% |
| 1996 | 43.81 | +5.8% |
| 1997 | 42.73 | -2.5% |
| 1998 | 42.82 | +0.2% |
| 1999 | 42.97 | +0.3% |
| 2000 | 42.62 | -0.8% |
| 2001 | 43.17 | +1.3% |
| 2002 | 42.51 | -1.5% |
| 2003 | 42.56 | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 41.75 | -1.9% |
| 2005 | 40.53 | -2.9% |
| 2006 | 43.87 | +8.2% |
| 2007 | 41.51 | -5.4% |
| 2008 | 41.38 | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 44.79 | +8.3% |
| 2010 | 45.7 | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 43.65 | -4.5% |
| 2012 | 42.93 | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 43.97 | +2.4% |
| 2014 | 42.2 | -4.0% |
| 2015 | 43.93 | +4.1% |
| 2016 | 44.9 | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 44.26 | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 45.29 | +2.3% |
| 2019 | 47.11 | +4.0% |
| 2020 | 43.41 | -7.9% |
| 2021 | 40.83 | -5.9% |
| 2022 | 40.81 | -0.0% |
| 2023 | 42.96 | +5.3% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 42.96 is above the median for high income countries, which is 42.8, 1.0× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 42.96 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 44.19, 97% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 42.98 | 40.53 | 45.44 | 9 |
| 1970s | 40.67 | 39.52 | 42.33 | 10 |
| 1980s | 41.96 | 39.69 | 43.38 | 10 |
| 1990s | 43.23 | 41.4 | 44.56 | 10 |
| 2000s | 42.47 | 40.53 | 44.79 | 10 |
| 2010s | 44.39 | 42.2 | 47.11 | 10 |
| 2020s | 42 | 40.81 | 43.41 | 4 |
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 per capita sources of protein in Ireland?
- Per capita sources of protein in Ireland was 42.96 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest per capita sources of protein recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 47.11 in 2019.
- What is the lowest per capita sources of protein recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 39.52 in 1976.
- How does Ireland rank for per capita sources of protein?
- Ireland ranks 110th out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
- Is per capita sources of protein rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Per capita sources of protein. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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