Poultry production tonnes in Ireland
Ireland: Poultry production tonnes was 179,483 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
179,483
Change on year
up 8.3%
World rank
63rd
of 199 countries
All-time high
179,483
in 2024
All-time low
17,000
in 1962
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Poultry production tonnes in Ireland, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 179,483 for poultry production tonnes in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 8.3% on the previous year and up 70.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, poultry production tonnes in Ireland peaked at 179,483 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 17,000, in 1962.
Ireland ranks 63rd of 199 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Poultry production tonnes in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 17,400 | — |
| 1962 | 17,000 | -2.3% |
| 1963 | 18,600 | +9.4% |
| 1964 | 20,200 | +8.6% |
| 1965 | 21,370 | +5.8% |
| 1966 | 24,580 | +15.0% |
| 1967 | 24,780 | +0.8% |
| 1968 | 28,520 | +15.1% |
| 1969 | 30,460 | +6.8% |
| 1970 | 30,320 | -0.5% |
| 1971 | 34,750 | +14.6% |
| 1972 | 39,000 | +12.2% |
| 1973 | 43,000 | +10.3% |
| 1974 | 37,000 | -14.0% |
| 1975 | 35,160 | -5.0% |
| 1976 | 41,000 | +16.6% |
| 1977 | 43,000 | +4.9% |
| 1978 | 43,720 | +1.7% |
| 1979 | 48,580 | +11.1% |
| 1980 | 49,440 | +1.8% |
| 1981 | 51,980 | +5.1% |
| 1982 | 57,580 | +10.8% |
| 1983 | 57,580 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 58,980 | +2.4% |
| 1985 | 61,440 | +4.2% |
| 1986 | 66,540 | +8.3% |
| 1987 | 75,240 | +13.1% |
| 1988 | 81,340 | +8.1% |
| 1989 | 80,840 | -0.6% |
| 1990 | 91,312 | +13.0% |
| 1991 | 98,040 | +7.4% |
| 1992 | 89,840 | -8.4% |
| 1993 | 89,590 | -0.3% |
| 1994 | 97,640 | +9.0% |
| 1995 | 102,640 | +5.1% |
| 1996 | 104,640 | +1.9% |
| 1997 | 106,640 | +1.9% |
| 1998 | 107,640 | +0.9% |
| 1999 | 124,640 | +15.8% |
| 2000 | 121,280 | -2.7% |
| 2001 | 121,280 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 120,280 | -0.8% |
| 2003 | 120,280 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 125,780 | +4.6% |
| 2005 | 126,780 | +0.8% |
| 2006 | 120,600 | -4.9% |
| 2007 | 112,600 | -6.6% |
| 2008 | 111,565 | -0.9% |
| 2009 | 115,174 | +3.2% |
| 2010 | 107,730 | -6.5% |
| 2011 | 105,534 | -2.0% |
| 2012 | 106,110 | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 105,180 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 105,491 | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 105,455 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 106,457 | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 142,472 | +33.8% |
| 2018 | 146,231 | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 154,624 | +5.7% |
| 2020 | 165,856 | +7.3% |
| 2021 | 163,372 | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 160,201 | -1.9% |
| 2023 | 165,709 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | 179,483 | +8.3% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 179,483 is above the median for high income countries, which is 117,382, 1.5× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 179,483 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 145,490, 1.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 22,546 | 17,000 | 30,460 | 9 |
| 1970s | 39,553 | 30,320 | 48,580 | 10 |
| 1980s | 64,096 | 49,440 | 81,340 | 10 |
| 1990s | 101,262 | 89,590 | 124,640 | 10 |
| 2000s | 119,562 | 111,565 | 126,780 | 10 |
| 2010s | 118,528 | 105,180 | 154,624 | 10 |
| 2020s | 166,924 | 160,201 | 179,483 | 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 poultry production tonnes in Ireland?
- Poultry production tonnes in Ireland was 179,483 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest poultry production tonnes recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 179,483 in 2024.
- What is the lowest poultry production tonnes recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,000 in 1962.
- How does Ireland rank for poultry production tonnes?
- Ireland ranks 63rd out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is poultry production tonnes rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 70.1%. 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 Poultry production tonnes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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