Capture fisheries production in Ireland
Ireland: Capture fisheries production was 245,629 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
245,629 metric tons
Change on year
up 9.1%
World rank
56th
of 216 countries
All-time high
423,560 metric tons
in 1995
All-time low
26,500 metric tons
in 1963
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Capture fisheries 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 capture fisheries production in Ireland is 245,629 metric tons, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 9.1% on the previous year and down 19.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capture fisheries production in Ireland peaked at 423,560 metric tons in 1995 and was at its lowest, 26,500 metric tons, in 1963.
That places Ireland 56th out of 216 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.
Capture fisheries production in Ireland, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 40,700 metric tons | — |
| 1961 | 31,200 metric tons | -23.3% |
| 1962 | 28,500 metric tons | -8.7% |
| 1963 | 26,500 metric tons | -7.0% |
| 1964 | 30,900 metric tons | +16.6% |
| 1965 | 34,600 metric tons | +12.0% |
| 1966 | 38,800 metric tons | +12.1% |
| 1967 | 48,900 metric tons | +26.0% |
| 1968 | 50,500 metric tons | +3.3% |
| 1969 | 63,500 metric tons | +25.7% |
| 1970 | 75,200 metric tons | +18.4% |
| 1971 | 69,200 metric tons | -8.0% |
| 1972 | 86,600 metric tons | +25.1% |
| 1973 | 87,391 metric tons | +0.9% |
| 1974 | 85,782 metric tons | -1.8% |
| 1975 | 84,165 metric tons | -1.9% |
| 1976 | 90,019 metric tons | +7.0% |
| 1977 | 89,222 metric tons | -0.9% |
| 1978 | 100,237 metric tons | +12.3% |
| 1979 | 89,552 metric tons | -10.7% |
| 1980 | 144,391 metric tons | +61.2% |
| 1981 | 185,429 metric tons | +28.4% |
| 1982 | 205,954 metric tons | +11.1% |
| 1983 | 197,088 metric tons | -4.3% |
| 1984 | 224,827 metric tons | +14.1% |
| 1985 | 248,827 metric tons | +10.7% |
| 1986 | 248,878 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 263,767 metric tons | +6.0% |
| 1988 | 273,824 metric tons | +3.8% |
| 1989 | 219,849 metric tons | -19.7% |
| 1990 | 248,374 metric tons | +13.0% |
| 1991 | 265,510 metric tons | +6.9% |
| 1992 | 279,887 metric tons | +5.4% |
| 1993 | 310,322 metric tons | +10.9% |
| 1994 | 327,371 metric tons | +5.5% |
| 1995 | 423,560 metric tons | +29.4% |
| 1996 | 365,942 metric tons | -13.6% |
| 1997 | 328,050 metric tons | -10.4% |
| 1998 | 360,646 metric tons | +9.9% |
| 1999 | 319,543 metric tons | -11.4% |
| 2000 | 312,397 metric tons | -2.2% |
| 2001 | 392,530 metric tons | +25.7% |
| 2002 | 318,742 metric tons | -18.8% |
| 2003 | 301,226 metric tons | -5.5% |
| 2004 | 310,578 metric tons | +3.1% |
| 2005 | 297,181 metric tons | -4.3% |
| 2006 | 241,288 metric tons | -18.8% |
| 2007 | 244,370 metric tons | +1.3% |
| 2008 | 234,819 metric tons | -3.9% |
| 2009 | 298,584 metric tons | +27.2% |
| 2010 | 348,441 metric tons | +16.7% |
| 2011 | 243,467 metric tons | -30.1% |
| 2012 | 305,428 metric tons | +25.4% |
| 2013 | 275,950 metric tons | -9.7% |
| 2014 | 306,424 metric tons | +11.0% |
| 2015 | 265,371 metric tons | -13.4% |
| 2016 | 261,855 metric tons | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 280,330 metric tons | +7.1% |
| 2018 | 257,241 metric tons | -8.2% |
| 2019 | 244,444 metric tons | -5.0% |
| 2020 | 216,502 metric tons | -11.4% |
| 2021 | 242,159 metric tons | +11.9% |
| 2022 | 213,539 metric tons | -11.8% |
| 2023 | 225,134 metric tons | +5.4% |
| 2024 | 245,629 metric tons | +9.1% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 245,629 metric tons is above the median for high income countries, which is 15,100 metric tons, 16.3× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 245,629 metric tons is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 25,991 metric tons, 9.5× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 39,410 metric tons | 26,500 metric tons | 63,500 metric tons | 10 |
| 1970s | 85,737 metric tons | 69,200 metric tons | 100,237 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 221,283 metric tons | 144,391 metric tons | 273,824 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 322,920 metric tons | 248,374 metric tons | 423,560 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 295,172 metric tons | 234,819 metric tons | 392,530 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 278,895 metric tons | 243,467 metric tons | 348,441 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 228,593 metric tons | 213,539 metric tons | 245,629 metric tons | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
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- 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 capture fisheries production in Ireland?
- Capture fisheries production in Ireland was 245,629 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 capture fisheries production recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 423,560 metric tons in 1995.
- What is the lowest capture fisheries production recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 26,500 metric tons in 1963.
- How does Ireland rank for capture fisheries production?
- Ireland ranks 56th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is capture fisheries production rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.8%. 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., Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as part of Capture fisheries production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Capture fisheries production measures the volume of fish catches landed by a country for all commercial, industrial, recreational and subsistence purposes.