Biodiesel — Energy production in Ireland
Ireland: Biodiesel — Energy production was 3,853 TJ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Biodiesel — Energy production in Ireland, 2005–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in TJ.
Analysis
In 2024, biodiesel — energy production in Ireland stood at 3,853 TJ.
The figure is up 2.9% on the previous year and up 318.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, biodiesel — energy production in Ireland peaked at 4,086 TJ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0 TJ, in 2005.
That places Ireland 34th out of 51 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Biodiesel — Energy production in Ireland, year by year
| Year | TJ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 TJ | — |
| 2006 | 0 TJ | — |
| 2007 | 0 TJ | — |
| 2008 | 0 TJ | — |
| 2009 | 0 TJ | — |
| 2010 | 0 TJ | — |
| 2011 | 993.6 TJ | — |
| 2012 | 993.6 TJ | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 920 TJ | -7.4% |
| 2014 | 920 TJ | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 993.6 TJ | +8.0% |
| 2016 | 993.6 TJ | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 1,167 TJ | +17.5% |
| 2018 | 1,285 TJ | +10.1% |
| 2019 | 1,714 TJ | +33.4% |
| 2020 | 2,242 TJ | +30.8% |
| 2021 | 3,193 TJ | +42.4% |
| 2022 | 4,086 TJ | +28.0% |
| 2023 | 3,746 TJ | -8.3% |
| 2024 | 3,853 TJ | +2.9% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 3,853 TJ is below the median for high income countries, which is 6,592 TJ, 58% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 3,853 TJ is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7,066 TJ, 55% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 TJ | 0 TJ | 0 TJ | 5 |
| 2010s | 998.02 TJ | 0 TJ | 1,714 TJ | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,424 TJ | 2,242 TJ | 4,086 TJ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More environment data for Ireland
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 2.51 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 2.17 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.412 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.89 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -1.13 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -0.0083 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is biodiesel — energy production in Ireland?
- Biodiesel — energy production in Ireland was 3,853 TJ in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest biodiesel — energy production recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 4,086 TJ in 2022.
- What is the lowest biodiesel — energy production recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 TJ in 2005.
- How does Ireland rank for biodiesel — energy production?
- Ireland ranks 34th out of 51 countries with data for 2024.
- Is biodiesel — energy production rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 318.8%. 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 Biodiesel — Energy production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The FAOSTAT domain Bioenergy contains data on bioenergy use and bioenergy production, covering the following items: i) animal waste, ii) bagasse, iii) bio jet kerosene, iv) biodiesel, v) biogases, vi) biogasoline, vii) black liquor, viii) charcoal, ix) fuelwood, x) other liquid biofuels, xi) other vegetal material and residues.