Oilcrops, Cake Equivalent — Yield in Ireland
Ireland: Oilcrops, Cake Equivalent — Yield was 2,479 kg/ha in 2017. ▲ Rising
Oilcrops, Cake Equivalent — Yield in Ireland, 1975–2017
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg/ha.
Analysis
In 2017, oilcrops, cake equivalent — yield in Ireland stood at 2,479 kg/ha.
The figure is up 19.9% on the previous year and up 6.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, oilcrops, cake equivalent — yield in Ireland peaked at 2,705 kg/ha in 2011 and was at its lowest, 480 kg/ha, in 1979.
Ireland ranks 2nd of 243 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 43 years of available data.
Oilcrops, Cake Equivalent — Yield in Ireland, year by year
| Year | kg/ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 600 kg/ha | — |
| 1976 | 600 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 545.5 kg/ha | -9.1% |
| 1978 | 545.5 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 480 kg/ha | -12.0% |
| 1980 | 750 kg/ha | +56.2% |
| 1981 | 923.1 kg/ha | +23.1% |
| 1982 | 1,350 kg/ha | +46.2% |
| 1983 | 1,200 kg/ha | -11.1% |
| 1984 | 2,250 kg/ha | +87.5% |
| 1985 | 2,100 kg/ha | -6.7% |
| 1986 | 1,800 kg/ha | -14.3% |
| 1987 | 1,600 kg/ha | -11.1% |
| 1988 | 1,800 kg/ha | +12.5% |
| 1989 | 2,000 kg/ha | +11.1% |
| 1990 | 2,222 kg/ha | +11.1% |
| 1991 | 2,226 kg/ha | +0.2% |
| 1992 | 1,830 kg/ha | -17.8% |
| 1993 | 1,588 kg/ha | -13.2% |
| 1994 | 1,594 kg/ha | +0.4% |
| 1995 | 1,902 kg/ha | +19.4% |
| 1996 | 1,714 kg/ha | -9.9% |
| 1997 | 1,636 kg/ha | -4.5% |
| 1998 | 1,821 kg/ha | +11.3% |
| 1999 | 1,154 kg/ha | -36.7% |
| 2000 | 1,911 kg/ha | +65.6% |
| 2001 | 1,825 kg/ha | -4.5% |
| 2002 | 1,827 kg/ha | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 1,878 kg/ha | +2.8% |
| 2004 | 1,827 kg/ha | -2.7% |
| 2005 | 2,303 kg/ha | +26.0% |
| 2006 | 2,106 kg/ha | -8.5% |
| 2007 | 2,334 kg/ha | +10.8% |
| 2008 | 2,175 kg/ha | -6.8% |
| 2009 | 2,257 kg/ha | +3.8% |
| 2010 | 2,108 kg/ha | -6.6% |
| 2011 | 2,705 kg/ha | +28.3% |
| 2012 | 2,013 kg/ha | -25.6% |
| 2013 | 2,155 kg/ha | +7.1% |
| 2014 | 2,183 kg/ha | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 2,690 kg/ha | +23.2% |
| 2016 | 2,067 kg/ha | -23.2% |
| 2017 | 2,479 kg/ha | +19.9% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 2,479 kg/ha is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,275 kg/ha, 1.9× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 2,479 kg/ha is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,412 kg/ha, 1.8× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 554.2 kg/ha | 480 kg/ha | 600 kg/ha | 5 |
| 1980s | 1,577 kg/ha | 750 kg/ha | 2,250 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,769 kg/ha | 1,154 kg/ha | 2,226 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,044 kg/ha | 1,825 kg/ha | 2,334 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,300 kg/ha | 2,013 kg/ha | 2,705 kg/ha | 8 |
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 oilcrops, cake equivalent — yield in Ireland?
- Oilcrops, cake equivalent — yield in Ireland was 2,479 kg/ha in 2017, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest oilcrops, cake equivalent — yield recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 2,705 kg/ha in 2011.
- What is the lowest oilcrops, cake equivalent — yield recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 480 kg/ha in 1979.
- How does Ireland rank for oilcrops, cake equivalent — yield?
- Ireland ranks 2nd out of 243 countries with data for 2017.
- Is oilcrops, cake equivalent — yield rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Oilcrops, Cake Equivalent — Yield. 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.