Fish and seafood production in Ireland
Ireland: Fish and seafood production was 247,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fish and seafood production in Ireland, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fish and seafood production in Ireland is 247,000 tonnes, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 12.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fish and seafood production in Ireland peaked at 417,370 tonnes in 2001 and was at its lowest, 27,600 tonnes, in 1963.
Ireland ranks 57th of 191 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 | 40,644 tonnes | 27,600 tonnes | 66,500 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 90,041 tonnes | 74,110 tonnes | 104,310 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 214,919 tonnes | 150,030 tonnes | 260,350 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 321,707 tonnes | 242,390 tonnes | 415,470 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 318,848 tonnes | 250,210 tonnes | 417,370 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 286,700 tonnes | 247,000 tonnes | 365,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 247,000 tonnes | 247,000 tonnes | 247,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More agriculture & rural data for Ireland
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 7.63 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 1.1% (2025)
- Rural population 1.94 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 1.0% (2025)
- Rural population 35.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.5% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.3% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.1% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.1% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 258,930 hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fish and seafood production in Ireland?
- Fish and seafood production in Ireland was 247,000 tonnes in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fish and seafood production recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 417,370 tonnes in 2001.
- What is the lowest fish and seafood production recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 27,600 tonnes in 1963.
- How does Ireland rank for fish and seafood production?
- Ireland ranks 57th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fish and seafood production rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.1%. 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 of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Fish and seafood production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Fish and seafood production is measured as the sum of seafood from wild catch and fish farming (aquaculture).