Eggs Primary — Laying in Ireland
Ireland: Eggs Primary — Laying was 4,080 1000 An in 2020. ▬ Flat
Eggs Primary — Laying in Ireland, 1961–2020
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 An.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 4,080 1000 An for eggs primary — laying in 2020.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 13.2% on the previous year and up 7.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, eggs primary — laying in Ireland peaked at 4,700 1000 An in 2017 and was at its lowest, 2,700 1000 An, in 1998.
That places Ireland 133rd out of 250 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
Eggs Primary — Laying in Ireland, year by year
| Year | 1000 An | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4,300 1000 An | — |
| 1962 | 4,300 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 4,300 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 4,300 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 4,300 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 4,300 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 4,200 1000 An | -2.3% |
| 1968 | 4,100 1000 An | -2.4% |
| 1969 | 4,000 1000 An | -2.4% |
| 1970 | 4,000 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 4,000 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 4,000 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 4,112 1000 An | +2.8% |
| 1974 | 4,072 1000 An | -1.0% |
| 1975 | 4,000 1000 An | -1.8% |
| 1976 | 4,000 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 3,490 1000 An | -12.8% |
| 1978 | 3,368 1000 An | -3.5% |
| 1979 | 3,065 1000 An | -9.0% |
| 1980 | 2,800 1000 An | -8.6% |
| 1981 | 3,227 1000 An | +15.2% |
| 1982 | 3,134 1000 An | -2.9% |
| 1983 | 3,140 1000 An | +0.2% |
| 1984 | 3,291 1000 An | +4.8% |
| 1985 | 3,246 1000 An | -1.4% |
| 1986 | 3,281 1000 An | +1.1% |
| 1987 | 3,462 1000 An | +5.5% |
| 1988 | 3,388 1000 An | -2.1% |
| 1989 | 3,100 1000 An | -8.5% |
| 1990 | 3,186 1000 An | +2.8% |
| 1991 | 3,500 1000 An | +9.9% |
| 1992 | 3,300 1000 An | -5.7% |
| 1993 | 3,036 1000 An | -8.0% |
| 1994 | 3,000 1000 An | -1.2% |
| 1995 | 3,228 1000 An | +7.6% |
| 1996 | 2,873 1000 An | -11.0% |
| 1997 | 2,903 1000 An | +1.0% |
| 1998 | 2,700 1000 An | -7.0% |
| 1999 | 2,900 1000 An | +7.4% |
| 2000 | 3,467 1000 An | +19.6% |
| 2001 | 3,579 1000 An | +3.2% |
| 2002 | 3,579 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 3,675 1000 An | +2.7% |
| 2004 | 3,691 1000 An | +0.4% |
| 2005 | 3,954 1000 An | +7.1% |
| 2006 | 4,133 1000 An | +4.5% |
| 2007 | 3,710 1000 An | -10.2% |
| 2008 | 3,710 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 3,745 1000 An | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 3,800 1000 An | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 3,900 1000 An | +2.6% |
| 2012 | 4,000 1000 An | +2.6% |
| 2013 | 4,000 1000 An | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 4,200 1000 An | +5.0% |
| 2015 | 4,300 1000 An | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 4,500 1000 An | +4.7% |
| 2017 | 4,700 1000 An | +4.4% |
| 2020 | 4,080 1000 An | -13.2% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 4,080 1000 An is above the median for high income countries, which is 4,016 1000 An, 1.0× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 4,080 1000 An is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6,960 1000 An, 59% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4,233 1000 An | 4,000 1000 An | 4,300 1000 An | 9 |
| 1970s | 3,811 1000 An | 3,065 1000 An | 4,112 1000 An | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,207 1000 An | 2,800 1000 An | 3,462 1000 An | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,063 1000 An | 2,700 1000 An | 3,500 1000 An | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,724 1000 An | 3,467 1000 An | 4,133 1000 An | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,175 1000 An | 3,800 1000 An | 4,700 1000 An | 8 |
| 2020s | 4,080 1000 An | 4,080 1000 An | 4,080 1000 An | 1 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More agriculture & rural data for Ireland
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.388 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.0796 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.23 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.7634 hectares per person (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is eggs primary — laying in Ireland?
- Eggs primary — laying in Ireland was 4,080 1000 An in 2020, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest eggs primary — laying recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 4,700 1000 An in 2017.
- What is the lowest eggs primary — laying recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,700 1000 An in 1998.
- How does Ireland rank for eggs primary — laying?
- Ireland ranks 133rd out of 250 countries with data for 2020.
- Is eggs primary — laying rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Eggs Primary — Laying. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.