Land animals slaughtered for meat in Ireland
Ireland: Land animals slaughtered for meat was 102.66 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
102.66 million
Change on year
up 2.1%
World rank
73rd
of 199 countries
All-time high
102.80 million
in 2020
All-time low
8.40 million
in 1962
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Land animals slaughtered for meat in Ireland, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 102.66 million for land animals slaughtered for meat in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.1% on the previous year and up 21.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land animals slaughtered for meat in Ireland peaked at 102.80 million in 2020 and was at its lowest, 8.40 million, in 1962.
Ireland ranks 73rd of 199 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.
Land animals slaughtered for meat in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 8.75 million | — |
| 1962 | 8.40 million | -4.0% |
| 1963 | 9.55 million | +13.7% |
| 1964 | 10.50 million | +9.9% |
| 1965 | 11.30 million | +7.6% |
| 1966 | 13.50 million | +19.5% |
| 1967 | 13.60 million | +0.7% |
| 1968 | 16.60 million | +22.1% |
| 1969 | 17.60 million | +6.0% |
| 1970 | 17.70 million | +0.6% |
| 1971 | 19.30 million | +9.0% |
| 1972 | 24.40 million | +26.4% |
| 1973 | 24.30 million | -0.4% |
| 1974 | 23.00 million | -5.3% |
| 1975 | 21.20 million | -7.8% |
| 1976 | 25.60 million | +20.8% |
| 1977 | 23.70 million | -7.4% |
| 1978 | 25.00 million | +5.5% |
| 1979 | 28.30 million | +13.2% |
| 1980 | 29.20 million | +3.2% |
| 1981 | 29.00 million | -0.7% |
| 1982 | 30.80 million | +6.2% |
| 1983 | 29.90 million | -2.9% |
| 1984 | 31.30 million | +4.7% |
| 1985 | 29.90 million | -4.5% |
| 1986 | 32.70 million | +9.4% |
| 1987 | 38.60 million | +18.0% |
| 1988 | 41.60 million | +7.8% |
| 1989 | 39.90 million | -4.1% |
| 1990 | 42.20 million | +5.8% |
| 1991 | 46.50 million | +10.2% |
| 1992 | 48.00 million | +3.2% |
| 1993 | 53.22 million | +10.9% |
| 1994 | 58.58 million | +10.1% |
| 1995 | 60.06 million | +2.5% |
| 1996 | 63.55 million | +5.8% |
| 1997 | 66.43 million | +4.5% |
| 1998 | 67.33 million | +1.4% |
| 1999 | 73.00 million | +8.4% |
| 2000 | 72.00 million | -1.4% |
| 2001 | 80.00 million | +11.1% |
| 2002 | 82.00 million | +2.5% |
| 2003 | 83.00 million | +1.2% |
| 2004 | 84.00 million | +1.2% |
| 2005 | 85.00 million | +1.2% |
| 2006 | 85.00 million | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 79.00 million | -7.1% |
| 2008 | 80.00 million | +1.3% |
| 2009 | 85.00 million | +6.2% |
| 2010 | 79.50 million | -6.5% |
| 2011 | 80.00 million | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 80.90 million | +1.1% |
| 2013 | 82.00 million | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 84.36 million | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 84.28 million | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 85.41 million | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 86.12 million | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 90.06 million | +4.6% |
| 2019 | 96.25 million | +6.9% |
| 2020 | 102.80 million | +6.8% |
| 2021 | 99.85 million | -2.9% |
| 2022 | 97.79 million | -2.1% |
| 2023 | 100.50 million | +2.8% |
| 2024 | 102.66 million | +2.1% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 102.66 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 63.32 million, 1.6× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 102.66 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 89.25 million, 1.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 12.20 million | 8.40 million | 17.60 million | 9 |
| 1970s | 23.25 million | 17.70 million | 28.30 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 33.29 million | 29.00 million | 41.60 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 57.89 million | 42.20 million | 73.00 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 81.50 million | 72.00 million | 85.00 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 84.89 million | 79.50 million | 96.25 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 100.72 million | 97.79 million | 102.80 million | 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 land animals slaughtered for meat in Ireland?
- Land animals slaughtered for meat in Ireland was 102.66 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest land animals slaughtered for meat recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 102.80 million in 2020.
- What is the lowest land animals slaughtered for meat recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.40 million in 1962.
- How does Ireland rank for land animals slaughtered for meat?
- Ireland ranks 73rd out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is land animals slaughtered for meat rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.7%. 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 Land animals slaughtered for meat. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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