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% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 92.6 Tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 350 Tonnes, 26% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 92.6 Tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 645 Tonnes, 14% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Inland fisheries in Ireland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | -79.9% | 3,976 Tonnes | 801 Tonnes |
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
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 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