Road freight transport by type of operation and type of transport (t) in Ireland
Ireland: Road freight transport by type of operation and type of transport (t) was 167,945 Thousand tonnes in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
167,945 Thousand tonnes
Change on year
up 2.3%
World rank
22nd
of 40 countries
All-time high
310,237 Thousand tonnes
in 2007
All-time low
106,465 Thousand tonnes
in 2012
Years of data
27
1999–2025
Road freight transport by type of operation and type of transport (t) in Ireland, 1999–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand tonnes.
Analysis
In 2025, road freight transport by type of operation and type of transport (t) in Ireland stood at 167,945 Thousand tonnes.
The figure is up 2.3% on the previous year and up 43.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, road freight transport by type of operation and type of transport (t) in Ireland peaked at 310,237 Thousand tonnes in 2007 and was at its lowest, 106,465 Thousand tonnes, in 2012.
That places Ireland 22nd out of 40 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 27 years of available data.
Road freight transport by type of operation and type of transport (t) in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Thousand tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 161,674 Thousand tonnes | — |
| 2000 | 191,531 Thousand tonnes | +18.5% |
| 2001 | 200,567 Thousand tonnes | +4.7% |
| 2002 | 223,307 Thousand tonnes | +11.3% |
| 2003 | 251,552 Thousand tonnes | +12.6% |
| 2004 | 278,037 Thousand tonnes | +10.5% |
| 2005 | 297,413 Thousand tonnes | +7.0% |
| 2006 | 305,916 Thousand tonnes | +2.9% |
| 2007 | 310,237 Thousand tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 253,115 Thousand tonnes | -18.4% |
| 2009 | 142,126 Thousand tonnes | -43.8% |
| 2010 | 123,116 Thousand tonnes | -13.4% |
| 2011 | 109,661 Thousand tonnes | -10.9% |
| 2012 | 106,465 Thousand tonnes | -2.9% |
| 2013 | 107,222 Thousand tonnes | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 112,825 Thousand tonnes | +5.2% |
| 2015 | 117,090 Thousand tonnes | +3.8% |
| 2016 | 140,743 Thousand tonnes | +20.2% |
| 2017 | 146,543 Thousand tonnes | +4.1% |
| 2018 | 148,765 Thousand tonnes | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 158,396 Thousand tonnes | +6.5% |
| 2020 | 139,987 Thousand tonnes | -11.6% |
| 2021 | 153,466 Thousand tonnes | +9.6% |
| 2022 | 162,902 Thousand tonnes | +6.1% |
| 2023 | 165,581 Thousand tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2024 | 164,249 Thousand tonnes | -0.8% |
| 2025 | 167,945 Thousand tonnes | +2.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 161,674 Thousand tonnes | 161,674 Thousand tonnes | 161,674 Thousand tonnes | 1 |
| 2000s | 245,380 Thousand tonnes | 142,126 Thousand tonnes | 310,237 Thousand tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 127,083 Thousand tonnes | 106,465 Thousand tonnes | 158,396 Thousand tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 159,022 Thousand tonnes | 139,987 Thousand tonnes | 167,945 Thousand tonnes | 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 road freight transport by type of operation and type of transport (t) in Ireland?
- Road freight transport by type of operation and type of transport (t) in Ireland was 167,945 Thousand tonnes in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest road freight transport by type of operation and type of transport (t) recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 310,237 Thousand tonnes in 2007.
- What is the lowest road freight transport by type of operation and type of transport (t) recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 106,465 Thousand tonnes in 2012.
- How does Ireland rank for road freight transport by type of operation and type of transport (t)?
- Ireland ranks 22nd out of 40 countries with data for 2025.
- Is road freight transport by type of operation and type of transport (t) rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Road freight transport by type of operation and type of transport (t, tkm, vehicle-km) - annual data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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