Main farm land use in Ireland
Ireland: Main farm land use was 5.32 million Hectare in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
5.32 million Hectare
Change on year
up 1.9%
World rank
13th
of 40 countries
All-time high
5.32 million Hectare
in 2010
All-time low
4.41 million Hectare
in 2007
Years of data
7
2005–2023
Main farm land use in Ireland, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hectare.
Analysis
The most recent figure for main farm land use in Ireland is 5.32 million Hectare, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 1.9% on the previous year and up 0.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, main farm land use in Ireland peaked at 5.32 million Hectare in 2010 and was at its lowest, 4.41 million Hectare, in 2007.
Ireland ranks 13th of 40 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Main farm land use in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4.50 million Hectare | — |
| 2007 | 4.41 million Hectare | -2.0% |
| 2010 | 5.32 million Hectare | +20.5% |
| 2013 | 5.28 million Hectare | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 5.14 million Hectare | -2.7% |
| 2020 | 5.21 million Hectare | +1.5% |
| 2023 | 5.32 million Hectare | +1.9% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 5.32 million Hectare is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4.68 million Hectare, 1.1× the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 5.32 million Hectare is above the median for high income countries, which is 4.65 million Hectare, 1.1× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.46 million Hectare | 4.41 million Hectare | 4.50 million Hectare | 2 |
| 2010s | 5.24 million Hectare | 5.14 million Hectare | 5.32 million Hectare | 3 |
| 2020s | 5.27 million Hectare | 5.21 million Hectare | 5.32 million Hectare | 2 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
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)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.1% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.3% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.5% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is main farm land use in Ireland?
- Main farm land use in Ireland was 5.32 million Hectare in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest main farm land use recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 5.32 million Hectare in 2010.
- What is the lowest main farm land use recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.41 million Hectare in 2007.
- How does Ireland rank for main farm land use?
- Ireland ranks 13th out of 40 countries with data for 2023.
- Is main farm land use rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Main farm land use. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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