Volume of containers transported in Ireland
Ireland: Volume of containers transported was 8,499 Number in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Volume of containers transported in Ireland, 2004–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for volume of containers transported in Ireland is 8,499 Number, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 17.0% on the previous year and down 14.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, volume of containers transported in Ireland peaked at 43,529 Number in 2004 and was at its lowest, 2,208 Number, in 2007.
That places Ireland 38th out of 40 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Volume of containers transported in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 43,529 Number | — |
| 2005 | 10,685 Number | -75.5% |
| 2006 | 4,275 Number | -60.0% |
| 2007 | 2,208 Number | -48.4% |
| 2008 | 3,264 Number | +47.8% |
| 2009 | 2,893 Number | -11.4% |
| 2010 | 8,981 Number | +210.4% |
| 2011 | 9,520 Number | +6.0% |
| 2012 | 9,184 Number | -3.5% |
| 2013 | 9,856 Number | +7.3% |
| 2014 | 10,220 Number | +3.7% |
| 2015 | 9,940 Number | -2.7% |
| 2016 | 10,584 Number | +6.5% |
| 2017 | 11,339 Number | +7.1% |
| 2018 | 10,358 Number | -8.7% |
| 2019 | 5,688 Number | -45.1% |
| 2020 | 6,704 Number | +17.9% |
| 2021 | 8,252 Number | +23.1% |
| 2022 | 9,863 Number | +19.5% |
| 2023 | 10,187 Number | +3.3% |
| 2024 | 7,262 Number | -28.7% |
| 2025 | 8,499 Number | +17.0% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 8,499 Number is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 243,835 Number, 3% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 8,499 Number is below the median for high income countries, which is 322,592 Number, 3% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Volume of containers transported 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +210.4% | 2,893 Number | 8,981 Number |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11,142 Number | 2,208 Number | 43,529 Number | 6 |
| 2010s | 9,567 Number | 5,688 Number | 11,339 Number | 10 |
| 2020s | 8,461 Number | 6,704 Number | 10,187 Number | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 35 Estonia 20,890 Number compare
- 35 Estonia 20,890 Number compare
- 37 North Macedonia 14,910 Number compare
- 39 Montenegro 7,886 Number compare
- 40 Finland 5,035 Number 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 volume of containers transported in Ireland?
- Volume of containers transported in Ireland was 8,499 Number in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest volume of containers transported recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 43,529 Number in 2004.
- What is the lowest volume of containers transported recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,208 Number in 2007.
- How does Ireland rank for volume of containers transported?
- Ireland ranks 38th out of 40 countries with data for 2025.
- Is volume of containers transported rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.5%. 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 Volume of containers transported. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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