Inland fisheries in Ireland
Ireland: Inland fisheries was 92.6 Tonnes in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Inland fisheries in Ireland, 1995–2022
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 30 New Zealand 269.31 Tonnes compare
- 31 Taiwan, China 146.55 Tonnes compare
- 32 Iceland 111.47 Tonnes compare
- 34 Australia 50 Tonnes compare
- 34 Costa Rica 50 Tonnes compare
- 36 Bulgaria 47.8 Tonnes compare
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)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import -2.68 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import 0.0003 t per person (2024)
- Exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 0.4654 Percentage change (2024)
- Exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -2 Percentage change (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 9.31 % change on previous year (2024)
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
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