Rail accidents by type of accident in Ireland
Ireland: Rail accidents by type of accident was 1 Number in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rail accidents by type of accident in Ireland, 2006–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for rail accidents by type of accident in Ireland is 1 Number, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 80.0% on the previous year and down 66.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rail accidents by type of accident in Ireland peaked at 6 Number in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0 Number, in 2012.
That places Ireland 30th out of 30 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.25 Number | 2 Number | 5 Number | 4 |
| 2010s | 2.5 Number | 0 Number | 6 Number | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.6 Number | 0 Number | 5 Number | 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 rail accidents by type of accident in Ireland?
- Rail accidents by type of accident in Ireland was 1 Number in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest rail accidents by type of accident recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 6 Number in 2018.
- What is the lowest rail accidents by type of accident recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Number in 2012.
- How does Ireland rank for rail accidents by type of accident?
- Ireland ranks 30th out of 30 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rail accidents by type of accident rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 66.7%. 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 Rail accidents by type of accident. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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