Above-ground biomass in forest in Ireland

Ireland: Above-ground biomass in forest was 117.36 t per ha in 2025. ▲ Rising

Latest (2025)
117.36 t per ha
World rank
87th
of 184 countries
All-time high
122.62 t per ha
in 2020
All-time low
80.67 t per ha
in 1990
Years of data
6
1990–2025

Above-ground biomass in forest in Ireland, 1990–2025

02550751001251990200720251990: 80.7 t per ha2000: 87.4 t per ha2010: 103.8 t per ha2015: 115.5 t per ha2020: 122.6 t per ha2025: 117.4 t per ha

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in t per ha.

Analysis

Ireland recorded 117.36 t per ha for above-ground biomass in forest in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, above-ground biomass in forest in Ireland peaked at 122.62 t per ha in 2020 and was at its lowest, 80.67 t per ha, in 1990.

That places Ireland 87th out of 184 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 80.67 t per ha 80.67 t per ha 80.67 t per ha 1
2000s 87.36 t per ha 87.36 t per ha 87.36 t per ha 1
2010s 109.69 t per ha 103.85 t per ha 115.53 t per ha 2
2020s 119.99 t per ha 117.36 t per ha 122.62 t per ha 2

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 84 Réunion 120.03 t per ha compare
  2. 85 Burundi 119.37 t per ha compare
  3. 86 Saint Barthélemy 117.65 t per ha compare
  4. 88 Cuba 117.13 t per ha compare
  5. 89 Madagascar 115.02 t per ha compare
  6. 90 Vanuatu 114.86 t per ha compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is above-ground biomass in forest in Ireland?
Above-ground biomass in forest in Ireland was 117.36 t per ha in 2025, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest above-ground biomass in forest recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 122.62 t per ha in 2020.
What is the lowest above-ground biomass in forest recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 80.67 t per ha in 1990.
How does Ireland rank for above-ground biomass in forest?
Ireland ranks 87th out of 184 countries with data for 2025.
Is above-ground biomass in forest rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Ireland data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Above-ground biomass in forest (tonnes per hectare). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Above-ground biomass in forest (tonnes per hectare)
Unit
t per ha
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
242 places, 1,451 data points, 1990–2025
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