Pollution, grime or other environmental problems by level of in Ireland
Ireland: Pollution, grime or other environmental problems by level of was 8.7% in 2023. ▲ Rising
Pollution, grime or other environmental problems by level of in Ireland, 2010–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 8.7% for pollution, grime or other environmental problems by level of in 2023. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
The figure is up 17.6% on the previous year and up 155.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pollution, grime or other environmental problems by level of in Ireland peaked at 8.7% in 2023 and was at its lowest, 3.4%, in 2013.
That places Ireland 33rd out of 47 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 12 years of available data.
Pollution, grime or other environmental problems by level of in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.6% | — |
| 2011 | 3.7% | -33.9% |
| 2012 | 5.0% | +35.1% |
| 2013 | 3.4% | -32.0% |
| 2014 | 4.0% | +17.6% |
| 2015 | 5.5% | +37.5% |
| 2016 | 6.1% | +10.9% |
| 2017 | 5.5% | -9.8% |
| 2018 | 7.3% | +32.7% |
| 2019 | 7.0% | -4.1% |
| 2020 | 7.4% | +5.7% |
| 2023 | 8.7% | +17.6% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 8.7% is below the median for high income countries, which is 11.6%, 75% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 8.7% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 11.3%, 77% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5.3% | 3.4% | 7.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.1% | 7.4% | 8.7% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More environment data for 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 pollution, grime or other environmental problems by level of in Ireland?
- Pollution, grime or other environmental problems by level of in Ireland was 8.7% in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest pollution, grime or other environmental problems by level of recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 8.7% in 2023.
- What is the lowest pollution, grime or other environmental problems by level of recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.4% in 2013.
- How does Ireland rank for pollution, grime or other environmental problems by level of?
- Ireland ranks 33rd out of 47 countries with data for 2023.
- Is pollution, grime or other environmental problems by level of rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 155.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Pollution, grime or other environmental problems by level of disability (activity limitation), sex and age. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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