Tomato production in Ireland
Ireland: Tomato production was 3,330 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3,330
Change on year
down 5.1%
World rank
144th
of 174 countries
All-time high
29,000
in 1978
All-time low
3,330
in 2024
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Tomato production in Ireland, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, tomato production in Ireland stood at 3,330. That is the lowest value across all 64 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.1% on the previous year and down 20.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tomato production in Ireland peaked at 29,000 in 1978 and was at its lowest, 3,330, in 2024.
Ireland ranks 144th of 174 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Tomato production in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 11,200 | — |
| 1962 | 13,200 | +17.9% |
| 1963 | 10,200 | -22.7% |
| 1964 | 12,700 | +24.5% |
| 1965 | 11,050 | -13.0% |
| 1966 | 13,800 | +24.9% |
| 1967 | 13,500 | -2.2% |
| 1968 | 15,600 | +15.6% |
| 1969 | 16,700 | +7.1% |
| 1970 | 17,000 | +1.8% |
| 1971 | 23,400 | +37.6% |
| 1972 | 25,400 | +8.5% |
| 1973 | 24,000 | -5.5% |
| 1974 | 25,000 | +4.2% |
| 1975 | 25,500 | +2.0% |
| 1976 | 25,000 | -2.0% |
| 1977 | 28,000 | +12.0% |
| 1978 | 29,000 | +3.6% |
| 1979 | 28,700 | -1.0% |
| 1980 | 26,800 | -6.6% |
| 1981 | 23,800 | -11.2% |
| 1982 | 20,100 | -15.5% |
| 1983 | 20,020 | -0.4% |
| 1984 | 16,867 | -15.7% |
| 1985 | 13,438 | -20.3% |
| 1986 | 12,000 | -10.7% |
| 1987 | 13,900 | +15.8% |
| 1988 | 14,500 | +4.3% |
| 1989 | 10,800 | -25.5% |
| 1990 | 10,800 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 9,400 | -13.0% |
| 1992 | 12,000 | +27.7% |
| 1993 | 12,000 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 12,000 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 8,000 | -33.3% |
| 1996 | 7,000 | -12.5% |
| 1997 | 7,000 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 7,000 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 6,800 | -2.9% |
| 2000 | 7,800 | +14.7% |
| 2001 | 8,700 | +11.5% |
| 2002 | 10,000 | +14.9% |
| 2003 | 10,000 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 7,900 | -21.0% |
| 2005 | 8,100 | +2.5% |
| 2006 | 7,900 | -2.5% |
| 2007 | 7,700 | -2.5% |
| 2008 | 5,500 | -28.6% |
| 2009 | 4,700 | -14.5% |
| 2010 | 4,700 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 4,700 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 4,700 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 4,700 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 4,200 | -10.6% |
| 2015 | 4,400 | +4.8% |
| 2016 | 4,000 | -9.1% |
| 2017 | 3,780 | -5.5% |
| 2018 | 3,920 | +3.7% |
| 2019 | 3,730 | -4.8% |
| 2020 | 3,710 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 3,770 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 3,690 | -2.1% |
| 2023 | 3,510 | -4.9% |
| 2024 | 3,330 | -5.1% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 3,330 is below the median for high income countries, which is 36,490, 9% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 3,330 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 121,910, 3% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 13,106 | 10,200 | 16,700 | 9 |
| 1970s | 25,100 | 17,000 | 29,000 | 10 |
| 1980s | 17,222 | 10,800 | 26,800 | 10 |
| 1990s | 9,200 | 6,800 | 12,000 | 10 |
| 2000s | 7,830 | 4,700 | 10,000 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,283 | 3,730 | 4,700 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,602 | 3,330 | 3,770 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 141 French Guiana 3,571 compare
- 142 Liberia 3,570 compare
- 143 Montenegro 3,520 compare
- 145 Fiji 3,200 compare
- 146 Guadeloupe 3,000 compare
- 147 Haiti 2,298 compare
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 tomato production in Ireland?
- Tomato production in Ireland was 3,330 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest tomato production recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 29,000 in 1978.
- What is the lowest tomato production recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,330 in 2024.
- How does Ireland rank for tomato production?
- Ireland ranks 144th out of 174 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tomato production rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.7%. 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 Tomato production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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