Meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — Production (chickens Production) in Ireland
Ireland: Meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — Production (chickens Production) was 162,200 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — Production in Ireland, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — production in Ireland stood at 162,200 t. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.0% on the previous year and up 84.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — production in Ireland peaked at 162,200 t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 9,800 t, in 1962.
That places Ireland 86th out of 252 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — Production (chickens Production) in Ireland, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 10,000 t | — |
| 1962 | 9,800 t | -2.0% |
| 1963 | 11,600 t | +18.4% |
| 1964 | 12,880 t | +11.0% |
| 1965 | 14,050 t | +9.1% |
| 1966 | 17,580 t | +25.1% |
| 1967 | 18,020 t | +2.5% |
| 1968 | 21,760 t | +20.8% |
| 1969 | 23,700 t | +8.9% |
| 1970 | 23,600 t | -0.4% |
| 1971 | 27,430 t | +16.2% |
| 1972 | 32,240 t | +17.5% |
| 1973 | 35,800 t | +11.0% |
| 1974 | 28,000 t | -21.8% |
| 1975 | 26,800 t | -4.3% |
| 1976 | 32,880 t | +22.7% |
| 1977 | 33,080 t | +0.6% |
| 1978 | 33,200 t | +0.4% |
| 1979 | 37,500 t | +13.0% |
| 1980 | 39,600 t | +5.6% |
| 1981 | 39,100 t | -1.3% |
| 1982 | 41,400 t | +5.9% |
| 1983 | 40,000 t | -3.4% |
| 1984 | 42,100 t | +5.2% |
| 1985 | 44,500 t | +5.7% |
| 1986 | 48,400 t | +8.8% |
| 1987 | 56,100 t | +15.9% |
| 1988 | 60,400 t | +7.7% |
| 1989 | 57,800 t | -4.3% |
| 1990 | 62,672 t | +8.4% |
| 1991 | 63,000 t | +0.5% |
| 1992 | 57,000 t | -9.5% |
| 1993 | 60,950 t | +6.9% |
| 1994 | 67,000 t | +9.9% |
| 1995 | 70,000 t | +4.5% |
| 1996 | 74,000 t | +5.7% |
| 1997 | 76,000 t | +2.7% |
| 1998 | 78,000 t | +2.6% |
| 1999 | 91,000 t | +16.7% |
| 2000 | 86,000 t | -5.5% |
| 2001 | 90,000 t | +4.7% |
| 2002 | 89,000 t | -1.1% |
| 2003 | 90,000 t | +1.1% |
| 2004 | 91,000 t | +1.1% |
| 2005 | 92,000 t | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 90,000 t | -2.2% |
| 2007 | 85,000 t | -5.6% |
| 2008 | 85,450 t | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 90,000 t | +5.3% |
| 2010 | 85,000 t | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 87,000 t | +2.4% |
| 2012 | 87,460 t | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 87,046 t | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 88,100 t | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 88,776 t | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 90,454 t | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 128,170 t | +41.7% |
| 2018 | 131,940 t | +2.9% |
| 2019 | 141,000 t | +6.9% |
| 2020 | 152,140 t | +7.9% |
| 2021 | 147,770 t | -2.9% |
| 2022 | 144,730 t | -2.1% |
| 2023 | 148,740 t | +2.8% |
| 2024 | 162,200 t | +9.0% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 162,200 t is above the median for high income countries, which is 89,615 t, 1.8× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 162,200 t is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 139,560 t, 1.2× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 15,488 t | 9,800 t | 23,700 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 31,053 t | 23,600 t | 37,500 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 46,940 t | 39,100 t | 60,400 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 69,962 t | 57,000 t | 91,000 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 88,845 t | 85,000 t | 92,000 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 101,495 t | 85,000 t | 141,000 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 151,116 t | 144,730 t | 162,200 t | 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 meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — production in Ireland?
- Meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — production in Ireland was 162,200 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — production recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 162,200 t in 2024.
- What is the lowest meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — production recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,800 t in 1962.
- How does Ireland rank for meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — production?
- Ireland ranks 86th out of 252 countries with data for 2024.
- Is meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — production rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 84.1%. 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, published as part of Meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — Production. 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.