Global meat production, annual growth rate in Ireland
Ireland: Global meat production, annual growth rate was 1.85 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.85 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 147.0%
World rank
78th
of 202 countries
All-time high
26.84 % change on previous year
in 1974
All-time low
-18.56 % change on previous year
in 1981
Years of data
63
1962–2024
Global meat production, annual growth rate in Ireland, 1962–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, global meat production, annual growth rate in Ireland stood at 1.85 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 147.0% on the previous year and down 78.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, global meat production, annual growth rate in Ireland peaked at 26.84 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -18.56 % change on previous year, in 1981.
Ireland ranks 78th of 202 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.
Global meat production, annual growth rate in Ireland, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | -2.05 % change on previous year | — |
| 1963 | 2.9 % change on previous year | -241.9% |
| 1964 | -3.2 % change on previous year | -210.1% |
| 1965 | 5.97 % change on previous year | -286.6% |
| 1966 | 4.86 % change on previous year | -18.5% |
| 1967 | 20.6 % change on previous year | +323.6% |
| 1968 | -3.61 % change on previous year | -117.5% |
| 1969 | 6.71 % change on previous year | -285.5% |
| 1970 | 3.53 % change on previous year | -47.3% |
| 1971 | 9.55 % change on previous year | +170.3% |
| 1972 | -4.99 % change on previous year | -152.2% |
| 1973 | -2.65 % change on previous year | -46.8% |
| 1974 | 26.84 % change on previous year | -1111.9% |
| 1975 | 8.27 % change on previous year | -69.2% |
| 1976 | -11.71 % change on previous year | -241.6% |
| 1977 | 12.33 % change on previous year | -205.3% |
| 1978 | 2.14 % change on previous year | -82.7% |
| 1979 | 2.95 % change on previous year | +38.0% |
| 1980 | 10.29 % change on previous year | +248.8% |
| 1981 | -18.56 % change on previous year | -280.5% |
| 1982 | 5.97 % change on previous year | -132.2% |
| 1983 | 2.44 % change on previous year | -59.1% |
| 1984 | 5.65 % change on previous year | +131.3% |
| 1985 | 7.23 % change on previous year | +28.1% |
| 1986 | 9.32 % change on previous year | +28.9% |
| 1987 | -1.62 % change on previous year | -117.3% |
| 1988 | -1.27 % change on previous year | -21.2% |
| 1989 | -2.39 % change on previous year | +87.9% |
| 1990 | 17.88 % change on previous year | -846.9% |
| 1991 | 8.45 % change on previous year | -52.8% |
| 1992 | 3.15 % change on previous year | -62.7% |
| 1993 | -2.24 % change on previous year | -171.1% |
| 1994 | -8.3 % change on previous year | +270.8% |
| 1995 | 3.63 % change on previous year | -143.7% |
| 1996 | 6.82 % change on previous year | +88.0% |
| 1997 | 3.17 % change on previous year | -53.5% |
| 1998 | 6.45 % change on previous year | +103.4% |
| 1999 | 7.3 % change on previous year | +13.1% |
| 2000 | -8.63 % change on previous year | -218.1% |
| 2001 | 1.49 % change on previous year | -117.2% |
| 2002 | -6.85 % change on previous year | -561.4% |
| 2003 | 1.4 % change on previous year | -120.5% |
| 2004 | -0.3926 % change on previous year | -127.9% |
| 2005 | -1.62 % change on previous year | +311.4% |
| 2006 | -1.44 % change on previous year | -10.9% |
| 2007 | 2.9 % change on previous year | -301.4% |
| 2008 | -5.61 % change on previous year | -293.5% |
| 2009 | -3.24 % change on previous year | -42.2% |
| 2010 | 5.52 % change on previous year | -270.3% |
| 2011 | 0.5792 % change on previous year | -89.5% |
| 2012 | -3.75 % change on previous year | -748.1% |
| 2013 | 2.58 % change on previous year | -168.8% |
| 2014 | 8.51 % change on previous year | +229.2% |
| 2015 | 0.5022 % change on previous year | -94.1% |
| 2016 | 3.38 % change on previous year | +573.5% |
| 2017 | 7.83 % change on previous year | +131.6% |
| 2018 | 1.49 % change on previous year | -81.0% |
| 2019 | 0.3839 % change on previous year | -74.3% |
| 2020 | 3.55 % change on previous year | +825.2% |
| 2021 | -2.45 % change on previous year | -168.9% |
| 2022 | 2.29 % change on previous year | -193.8% |
| 2023 | -3.94 % change on previous year | -271.7% |
| 2024 | 1.85 % change on previous year | -147.0% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 1.85 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.7614 % change on previous year, 2.4× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 1.85 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.85 % change on previous year, 1.0× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.02 % change on previous year | -3.61 % change on previous year | 20.6 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1970s | 4.63 % change on previous year | -11.71 % change on previous year | 26.84 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.71 % change on previous year | -18.56 % change on previous year | 10.29 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.63 % change on previous year | -8.3 % change on previous year | 17.88 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -2.2 % change on previous year | -8.63 % change on previous year | 2.9 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.7 % change on previous year | -3.75 % change on previous year | 8.51 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2626 % change on previous year | -3.94 % change on previous year | 3.55 % change on previous year | 5 |
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 global meat production, annual growth rate in Ireland?
- Global meat production, annual growth rate in Ireland was 1.85 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest global meat production, annual growth rate recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 26.84 % change on previous year in 1974.
- What is the lowest global meat production, annual growth rate recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was -18.56 % change on previous year in 1981.
- How does Ireland rank for global meat production, annual growth rate?
- Ireland ranks 78th out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is global meat production, annual growth rate rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 78.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Global meat production, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Global meat production. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Global meat production. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.