Aquaculture production in Ireland
Ireland: Aquaculture production was 37,632 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Aquaculture production in Ireland, 1960–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization., Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for aquaculture production in Ireland is 37,632 metric tons, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 7.2% on the previous year and up 20.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Ireland peaked at 62,568 metric tons in 2002 and was at its lowest, 500 metric tons, in 1962.
That places Ireland 50th out of 215 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,450 metric tons | 500 metric tons | 3,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 1970s | 4,304 metric tons | 3,423 metric tons | 5,512 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 12,335 metric tons | 5,639 metric tons | 20,790 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 32,573 metric tons | 26,673 metric tons | 43,856 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 55,829 metric tons | 44,868 metric tons | 62,568 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 39,239 metric tons | 31,200 metric tons | 46,490 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 39,323 metric tons | 35,118 metric tons | 44,014 metric tons | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More environment data for Ireland
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 59.68 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 11.06 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 15.58 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 0.0879 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 1.23 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.0115 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 18.11 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.0209 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.0087 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 1.16 Mt CO2e (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in Ireland?
- Aquaculture production in Ireland was 37,632 metric tons in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization., Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest aquaculture production recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 62,568 metric tons in 2002.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 500 metric tons in 1962.
- How does Ireland rank for aquaculture production?
- Ireland ranks 50th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.6%. 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., Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as part of Aquaculture production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Aquaculture is understood to mean the farming of aquatic organisms including fish, molluscs, crustaceans and aquatic plants. Aquaculture production specifically refers to output from aquaculture activities, which are designated for final harvest for consumption.