Capture fishery production in Ireland
Ireland: Capture fishery production was 245,629 in 2024. β Volatile
Latest (2024)
245,629
Change on year
up 9.1%
World rank
56th
of 215 countries
All-time high
423,560
in 1995
All-time low
26,500
in 1963
Years of data
65
1960β2024
Capture fishery production in Ireland, 1960β2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, capture fishery production in Ireland stood at 245,629.
That represents a change of up 9.1% on the previous year and down 19.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capture fishery production in Ireland peaked at 423,560 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 26,500, in 1963.
Ireland ranks 56th of 215 countries on this measure, 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 | 39,410 | 26,500 | 63,500 | 10 |
| 1970s | 85,737 | 69,200 | 100,237 | 10 |
| 1980s | 221,283 | 144,391 | 273,824 | 10 |
| 1990s | 322,920 | 248,374 | 423,560 | 10 |
| 2000s | 295,172 | 234,819 | 392,530 | 10 |
| 2010s | 278,895 | 243,467 | 348,441 | 10 |
| 2020s | 228,593 | 213,539 | 245,629 | 5 |
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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)
- Agriculture share gdp 1.06 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 1.06 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.3% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.5% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capture fishery production in Ireland?
- Capture fishery production in Ireland was 245,629 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest capture fishery production recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 423,560 in 1995.
- What is the lowest capture fishery production recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 26,500 in 1963.
- How does Ireland rank for capture fishery production?
- Ireland ranks 56th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is capture fishery production rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Capture fishery production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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