Total fisheries production in Ireland
Ireland: Total fisheries production was 283,261 metric tons in 2024. β Volatile
Total fisheries production in Ireland, 1960β2024
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 total fisheries production in Ireland is 283,261 metric tons, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 8.8% on the previous year and down 16.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total fisheries production in Ireland peaked at 453,470 metric tons in 2001 and was at its lowest, 27,600 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 40,860 metric tons | 27,600 metric tons | 66,500 metric tons | 10 |
| 1970s | 90,041 metric tons | 74,106 metric tons | 104,306 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 233,618 metric tons | 150,030 metric tons | 292,151 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 355,493 metric tons | 275,047 metric tons | 450,926 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 351,000 metric tons | 279,686 metric tons | 453,470 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 318,134 metric tons | 282,357 metric tons | 394,931 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 267,915 metric tons | 254,253 metric tons | 284,258 metric tons | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is total fisheries production in Ireland?
- Total fisheries production in Ireland was 283,261 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 total fisheries production recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 453,470 metric tons in 2001.
- What is the lowest total fisheries production recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 27,600 metric tons in 1963.
- How does Ireland rank for total fisheries production?
- Ireland ranks 56th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total fisheries production rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.1%. 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 Total fisheries production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total fisheries production measures the volume of aquatic species caught by a country for all commercial, industrial, recreational and subsistence purposes. The harvest from mariculture, aquaculture and other kinds of fish farming is also included.