Inland fisheries in Ireland

Ireland: Inland fisheries was 92.6 Tonnes in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
92.6 Tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
33rd
of 40 countries
All-time high
3,976 Tonnes
in 1998
All-time low
64 Tonnes
in 2017
Years of data
28
1995–2022

Inland fisheries in Ireland, 1995–2022

01.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k1995200820221995: 3.8k Tonnes1996: 3.8k Tonnes1997: 3.8k Tonnes1998: 4.0k Tonnes1999: 801 Tonnes2000: 881 Tonnes2001: 902 Tonnes2002: 796 Tonnes2003: 615 Tonnes2004: 610 Tonnes2005: 521 Tonnes2006: 443 Tonnes2007: 178 Tonnes2008: 214 Tonnes2009: 86 Tonnes2010: 116 Tonnes2011: 108 Tonnes2012: 110 Tonnes2013: 110 Tonnes2014: 76 Tonnes2015: 78 Tonnes2016: 73 Tonnes2017: 64 Tonnes2018: 81 Tonnes2019: 85 Tonnes2020: 85 Tonnes2021: 92.6 Tonnes2022: 92.6 Tonnes

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Tonnes.

Analysis

In 2022, inland fisheries in Ireland stood at 92.6 Tonnes.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 15.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, inland fisheries in Ireland peaked at 3,976 Tonnes in 1998 and was at its lowest, 64 Tonnes, in 2017.

That places Ireland 33rd out of 40 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Inland fisheries in Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Inland fisheries in Ireland, 1995 to 2022.
Year Tonnes Change
1995 3,761 Tonnes
1996 3,806 Tonnes +1.2%
1997 3,804 Tonnes -0.1%
1998 3,976 Tonnes +4.5%
1999 801 Tonnes -79.9%
2000 881 Tonnes +10.0%
2001 902 Tonnes +2.4%
2002 796 Tonnes -11.8%
2003 615 Tonnes -22.7%
2004 610 Tonnes -0.8%
2005 521 Tonnes -14.6%
2006 443 Tonnes -15.0%
2007 178 Tonnes -59.8%
2008 214 Tonnes +20.2%
2009 86 Tonnes -59.8%
2010 116 Tonnes +34.9%
2011 108 Tonnes -6.9%
2012 110 Tonnes +1.9%
2013 110 Tonnes +0.0%
2014 76 Tonnes -30.9%
2015 78 Tonnes +2.6%
2016 73 Tonnes -6.4%
2017 64 Tonnes -12.3%
2018 81 Tonnes +26.6%
2019 85 Tonnes +4.9%
2020 85 Tonnes +0.0%
2021 92.6 Tonnes +8.9%
2022 92.6 Tonnes +0.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 3,230 Tonnes 801 Tonnes 3,976 Tonnes 5
2000s 524.6 Tonnes 86 Tonnes 902 Tonnes 10
2010s 90.1 Tonnes 64 Tonnes 116 Tonnes 10
2020s 90.07 Tonnes 85 Tonnes 92.6 Tonnes 3

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 30 New Zealand 269.31 Tonnes compare
  2. 31 Taiwan, China 146.55 Tonnes compare
  3. 32 Iceland 111.47 Tonnes compare
  4. 34 Australia 50 Tonnes compare
  5. 34 Costa Rica 50 Tonnes compare
  6. 36 Bulgaria 47.8 Tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 53 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is inland fisheries in Ireland?
Inland fisheries in Ireland was 92.6 Tonnes in 2022, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest inland fisheries recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 3,976 Tonnes in 1998.
What is the lowest inland fisheries recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 64 Tonnes in 2017.
How does Ireland rank for inland fisheries?
Ireland ranks 33rd out of 40 countries with data for 2022.
Is inland fisheries rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is down 15.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ireland data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Inland fisheries. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Inland fisheries
Unit
Tonnes
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
53 places, 1,481 data points, 1995–2022
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This dataset presents data on nominal catches of all aquatic animals (fish, crustaceans, molluscs, and other aquatic animals), animal products, and plants taken for commercial, industrial, recreational, and subsistence purposes from inland waters. Data are expressed in live weight tonnes. Inland fisheries - General notes Inland fisheries - Notes on individual countries and areas