Agriculture area under organic agric. β€” Area in Ireland

Ireland: Agriculture area under organic agric. β€” Area was 221.7 1000 ha in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
221.7 1000 ha
Change on year
up 23.7%
World rank
41st
of 161 countries
All-time high
221.7 1000 ha
in 2024
All-time low
30.7 1000 ha
in 2004
Years of data
21
2004–2024

Agriculture area under organic agric. β€” Area in Ireland, 2004–2024

501001502002004201420242004: 30.7 1000 ha2005: 34.9 1000 ha2006: 37.3 1000 ha2007: 41.1 1000 ha2008: 42.8 1000 ha2009: 47.9 1000 ha2010: 47.9 1000 ha2011: 54 1000 ha2012: 52.6 1000 ha2013: 56.3 1000 ha2014: 51.9 1000 ha2015: 73 1000 ha2016: 76.7 1000 ha2017: 74.3 1000 ha2018: 118.7 1000 ha2019: 74 1000 ha2020: 74.7 1000 ha2021: 86.9 1000 ha2022: 98.5 1000 ha2023: 179.2 1000 ha2024: 221.7 1000 ha

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 ha.

Analysis

Ireland recorded 221.7 1000 ha for agriculture area under organic agric. β€” area in 2024. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.

The figure is up 23.7% on the previous year and up 327.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, agriculture area under organic agric. β€” area in Ireland peaked at 221.7 1000 ha in 2024 and was at its lowest, 30.7 1000 ha, in 2004.

That places Ireland 41st out of 161 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 39.12 1000 ha 30.7 1000 ha 47.9 1000 ha 6
2010s 67.93 1000 ha 47.9 1000 ha 118.7 1000 ha 10
2020s 132.18 1000 ha 74.66 1000 ha 221.7 1000 ha 5

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 38 Ethiopia, The Federal Democratic Republic of 227.03 1000 ha compare
  2. 39 Mayotte 0.3162 1000 ha compare
  3. 39 Togo 225.72 1000 ha compare
  4. 40 Estonia, Republic of 222 1000 ha compare
  5. 40 Niue 0.12 1000 ha compare
  6. 41 Cook Islands 0.01 1000 ha compare
  7. 42 Bulgaria 198.05 1000 ha compare
  8. 43 Tunisia 196.22 1000 ha compare
  9. 44 Switzerland 189.73 1000 ha compare

See the full ranking of 213 places β†’

More environment data for Ireland

All data for Ireland β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is agriculture area under organic agric. β€” area in Ireland?
Agriculture area under organic agric. β€” area in Ireland was 221.7 1000 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest agriculture area under organic agric. β€” area recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 221.7 1000 ha in 2024.
What is the lowest agriculture area under organic agric. β€” area recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 30.7 1000 ha in 2004.
How does Ireland rank for agriculture area under organic agric. β€” area?
Ireland ranks 41st out of 161 countries with data for 2024.
Is agriculture area under organic agric. β€” area rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is up 327.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ireland data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Agriculture area under organic agric. β€” Area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Agriculture area under organic agric. β€” Area
Unit
1000 ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
213 places, 3,900 data points, 2004–2024
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