Percentage of territory controlled by government in Ireland
Ireland: Percentage of territory controlled by government was 98.4 in 2025. β¬ Flat
Latest (2025)
98.4
Change on year
down 0.8%
World rank
52nd
of 174 countries
All-time high
99.6
in 1925
All-time low
47
in 1921
Years of data
235
1789β2025
Percentage of territory controlled by government in Ireland, 1789β2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for percentage of territory controlled by government in Ireland is 98.4, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 0.8% on the previous year and up 1.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, percentage of territory controlled by government in Ireland peaked at 99.6 in 1925 and was at its lowest, 47, in 1921.
Ireland ranks 52nd of 174 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1780s | 97.83 | 97.83 | 97.83 | 1 |
| 1790s | 97.83 | 97.83 | 97.83 | 10 |
| 1800s | 97.83 | 97.83 | 97.83 | 10 |
| 1810s | 97.83 | 97.83 | 97.83 | 10 |
| 1820s | 97.83 | 97.83 | 97.83 | 10 |
| 1830s | 97.83 | 97.83 | 97.83 | 10 |
| 1840s | 97.83 | 97.83 | 97.83 | 10 |
| 1850s | 97.83 | 97.83 | 97.83 | 10 |
| 1860s | 97.83 | 97.83 | 97.83 | 10 |
| 1870s | 97.83 | 97.83 | 97.83 | 10 |
| 1880s | 97.83 | 97.83 | 97.83 | 10 |
| 1890s | 97.83 | 97.83 | 97.83 | 10 |
| 1900s | 97.83 | 97.83 | 97.83 | 10 |
| 1910s | 96 | 89.33 | 97.83 | 9 |
| 1920s | 88.87 | 47 | 99.6 | 9 |
| 1930s | 98.19 | 96.79 | 99.6 | 10 |
| 1940s | 96.79 | 96.79 | 96.79 | 10 |
| 1950s | 96.79 | 96.79 | 96.79 | 10 |
| 1960s | 96.79 | 96.79 | 96.79 | 10 |
| 1970s | 96.79 | 96.79 | 96.79 | 10 |
| 1980s | 96.79 | 96.79 | 96.79 | 10 |
| 1990s | 96.79 | 96.79 | 96.79 | 10 |
| 2000s | 96.79 | 96.79 | 96.79 | 10 |
| 2010s | 96.75 | 96.25 | 97 | 10 |
| 2020s | 96.82 | 95.56 | 99.2 | 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 percentage of territory controlled by government in Ireland?
- Percentage of territory controlled by government in Ireland was 98.4 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest percentage of territory controlled by government recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 99.6 in 1925.
- What is the lowest percentage of territory controlled by government recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 47 in 1921.
- How does Ireland rank for percentage of territory controlled by government?
- Ireland ranks 52nd out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is percentage of territory controlled by government rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.7%. 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 Percentage of territory controlled by government. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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