Agricultural output, per square kilometre in Ireland
Ireland: Agricultural output, per square kilometre was 122,104 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
122,104 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
down 5.1%
World rank
29th
of 158 countries
All-time high
128,616 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre
in 2022
All-time low
45,222 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre
in 1964
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Agricultural output, per square kilometre in Ireland, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for agricultural output, per square kilometre in Ireland is 122,104 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.1% on the previous year and up 24.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural output, per square kilometre in Ireland peaked at 128,616 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre in 2022 and was at its lowest, 45,222 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre, in 1964.
Ireland ranks 29th of 158 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 63 years of available data.
Agricultural output, per square kilometre in Ireland, year by year
| Year | constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 48,127 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 48,657 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 1963 | 47,988 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -1.4% |
| 1964 | 45,222 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -5.8% |
| 1965 | 46,975 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 1966 | 48,464 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 1967 | 55,877 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +15.3% |
| 1968 | 55,577 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 1969 | 55,917 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 1970 | 56,779 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 1971 | 60,453 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 1972 | 57,104 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -5.5% |
| 1973 | 58,349 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 1974 | 65,446 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +12.2% |
| 1975 | 71,418 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +9.1% |
| 1976 | 67,516 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -5.5% |
| 1977 | 77,040 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +14.1% |
| 1978 | 77,734 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 1979 | 78,734 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 1980 | 82,312 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 1981 | 71,752 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -12.8% |
| 1982 | 77,505 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +8.0% |
| 1983 | 78,115 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 1984 | 85,714 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +9.7% |
| 1985 | 87,146 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 1986 | 89,719 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1987 | 89,500 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -0.2% |
| 1988 | 86,686 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -3.1% |
| 1989 | 84,875 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -2.1% |
| 1990 | 94,015 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +10.8% |
| 1991 | 97,114 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 1992 | 99,580 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 1993 | 96,057 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -3.5% |
| 1994 | 91,632 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -4.6% |
| 1995 | 93,696 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 1996 | 99,163 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 1997 | 99,114 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -0.0% |
| 1998 | 101,898 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 1999 | 107,357 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 2000 | 101,550 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -5.4% |
| 2001 | 102,658 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 2002 | 97,747 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -4.8% |
| 2003 | 99,532 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 2004 | 100,688 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 2005 | 96,012 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -4.6% |
| 2006 | 94,525 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -1.5% |
| 2007 | 96,478 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 2008 | 93,486 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -3.1% |
| 2009 | 91,217 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -2.4% |
| 2010 | 95,601 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 2011 | 98,667 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 2012 | 93,340 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -5.4% |
| 2013 | 98,194 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 2014 | 104,828 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +6.8% |
| 2015 | 108,715 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 111,147 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 118,393 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 2018 | 117,690 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 121,839 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 2020 | 123,505 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 2021 | 125,918 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 2022 | 128,616 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 2023 | 122,104 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -5.1% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 122,104 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for high income countries, which is 60,044 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre, 2.0× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 122,104 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 55,175 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre, 2.2× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 50,312 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 45,222 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 55,917 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 67,057 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 56,779 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 78,734 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 83,332 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 71,752 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 89,719 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 97,963 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 91,632 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 107,357 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 97,389 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 91,217 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 102,658 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 106,841 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 93,340 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 121,839 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 125,036 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 122,104 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 128,616 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 26 Malawi 127,676 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 27 Greece 125,704 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 28 United Kingdom 124,150 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 30 France 122,025 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 31 Turkey 120,870 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 32 Saint Lucia 117,279 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre compare
More agriculture & rural data for Ireland
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 22.64 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0106 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,391 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.9559 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3541 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.1% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.3% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.5% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural output, per square kilometre in Ireland?
- Agricultural output, per square kilometre in Ireland was 122,104 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest agricultural output, per square kilometre recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 128,616 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre in 2022.
- What is the lowest agricultural output, per square kilometre recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 45,222 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre in 1964.
- How does Ireland rank for agricultural output, per square kilometre?
- Ireland ranks 29th out of 158 countries with data for 2023.
- Is agricultural output, per square kilometre rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Agricultural output, per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Agricultural output divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Agricultural output ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Agricultural output Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Agricultural output divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.