Rapeseed production in Ireland
Ireland: Rapeseed production was 65,620 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rapeseed production in Ireland, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, rapeseed production in Ireland stood at 65,620.
That represents a change of down 30.3% on the previous year and up 91.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rapeseed production in Ireland peaked at 94,110 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1961.
That places Ireland 39th out of 66 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Rapeseed production in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 300 | — |
| 1976 | 300 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 500 | +66.7% |
| 1978 | 500 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 400 | -20.0% |
| 1980 | 1,000 | +150.0% |
| 1981 | 2,000 | +100.0% |
| 1982 | 4,500 | +125.0% |
| 1983 | 4,000 | -11.1% |
| 1984 | 15,000 | +275.0% |
| 1985 | 14,000 | -6.7% |
| 1986 | 6,000 | -57.1% |
| 1987 | 16,000 | +166.7% |
| 1988 | 12,000 | -25.0% |
| 1989 | 10,000 | -16.7% |
| 1990 | 20,000 | +100.0% |
| 1991 | 23,000 | +15.0% |
| 1992 | 18,000 | -21.7% |
| 1993 | 9,000 | -50.0% |
| 1994 | 17,000 | +88.9% |
| 1995 | 13,000 | -23.5% |
| 1996 | 10,000 | -23.1% |
| 1997 | 12,000 | +20.0% |
| 1998 | 17,000 | +41.7% |
| 1999 | 5,000 | -70.6% |
| 2000 | 8,600 | +72.0% |
| 2001 | 7,300 | -15.1% |
| 2002 | 6,700 | -8.2% |
| 2003 | 7,200 | +7.5% |
| 2004 | 6,700 | -6.9% |
| 2005 | 14,200 | +111.9% |
| 2006 | 17,900 | +26.1% |
| 2007 | 31,900 | +78.2% |
| 2008 | 20,300 | -36.4% |
| 2009 | 23,700 | +16.7% |
| 2010 | 28,100 | +18.6% |
| 2011 | 55,900 | +98.9% |
| 2012 | 58,700 | +5.0% |
| 2013 | 49,200 | -16.2% |
| 2014 | 34,200 | -30.5% |
| 2015 | 39,900 | +16.7% |
| 2016 | 34,100 | -14.5% |
| 2017 | 41,723 | +22.4% |
| 2018 | 40,280 | -3.5% |
| 2019 | 37,490 | -6.9% |
| 2020 | 44,130 | +17.7% |
| 2021 | 51,160 | +15.9% |
| 2022 | 76,890 | +50.3% |
| 2023 | 94,110 | +22.4% |
| 2024 | 65,620 | -30.3% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 65,620 is below the median for high income countries, which is 159,870, 41% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 65,620 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 96,070, 68% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Rapeseed production in Ireland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | +275.0% | 4,000 | 15,000 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 1970s | 200 | 0 | 500 | 10 |
| 1980s | 8,450 | 1,000 | 16,000 | 10 |
| 1990s | 14,400 | 5,000 | 23,000 | 10 |
| 2000s | 14,450 | 6,700 | 31,900 | 10 |
| 2010s | 41,959 | 28,100 | 58,700 | 10 |
| 2020s | 66,382 | 44,130 | 94,110 | 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 rapeseed production in Ireland?
- Rapeseed production in Ireland was 65,620 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest rapeseed production recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 94,110 in 2023.
- What is the lowest rapeseed production recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1961.
- How does Ireland rank for rapeseed production?
- Ireland ranks 39th out of 66 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rapeseed production rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 91.9%. 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 Rapeseed production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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