Pulses, Total — Production in Ireland
Ireland: Pulses, Total — Production was 87,520 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulses, Total — Production in Ireland, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, pulses, total — production in Ireland stood at 87,520 t.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 16.4% on the previous year and up 324.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — production in Ireland peaked at 90,046 t in 2017 and was at its lowest, 100 t, in 1975.
That places Ireland 100th out of 223 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.
Pulses, Total — Production in Ireland, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2,600 t | — |
| 1962 | 4,500 t | +73.1% |
| 1963 | 2,700 t | -40.0% |
| 1964 | 2,500 t | -7.4% |
| 1965 | 2,600 t | +4.0% |
| 1966 | 3,400 t | +30.8% |
| 1967 | 2,400 t | -29.4% |
| 1968 | 2,200 t | -8.3% |
| 1969 | 2,400 t | +9.1% |
| 1970 | 2,500 t | +4.2% |
| 1971 | 2,500 t | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 1,300 t | -48.0% |
| 1973 | 1,000 t | -23.1% |
| 1974 | 1,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 100 t | -90.0% |
| 1976 | 300 t | +200.0% |
| 1977 | 100 t | -66.7% |
| 1978 | 300 t | +200.0% |
| 1979 | 400 t | +33.3% |
| 1980 | 300 t | -25.0% |
| 1981 | 100 t | -66.7% |
| 1982 | 1,300 t | +1200.0% |
| 1983 | 1,300 t | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 1,375 t | +5.8% |
| 1985 | 1,400 t | +1.8% |
| 1986 | 1,000 t | -28.6% |
| 1987 | 1,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 8,900 t | +790.0% |
| 1989 | 11,000 t | +23.6% |
| 1990 | 6,800 t | -38.2% |
| 1991 | 7,000 t | +2.9% |
| 1992 | 11,718 t | +67.4% |
| 1993 | 20,609 t | +75.9% |
| 1994 | 20,332 t | -1.3% |
| 1995 | 20,866 t | +2.6% |
| 1996 | 22,206 t | +6.4% |
| 1997 | 21,847 t | -1.6% |
| 1998 | 32,400 t | +48.3% |
| 1999 | 18,400 t | -43.2% |
| 2000 | 7,700 t | -58.2% |
| 2001 | 9,800 t | +27.3% |
| 2002 | 8,000 t | -18.4% |
| 2003 | 13,700 t | +71.2% |
| 2004 | 14,400 t | +5.1% |
| 2005 | 18,900 t | +31.2% |
| 2006 | 20,000 t | +5.8% |
| 2007 | 12,800 t | -36.0% |
| 2008 | 11,100 t | -13.3% |
| 2009 | 22,200 t | +100.0% |
| 2010 | 25,000 t | +12.6% |
| 2011 | 16,500 t | -34.0% |
| 2012 | 19,600 t | +18.8% |
| 2013 | 23,300 t | +18.9% |
| 2014 | 20,600 t | -11.6% |
| 2015 | 69,200 t | +235.9% |
| 2016 | 70,600 t | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 90,046 t | +27.5% |
| 2018 | 21,460 t | -76.2% |
| 2019 | 40,610 t | +89.2% |
| 2020 | 60,400 t | +48.7% |
| 2021 | 50,750 t | -16.0% |
| 2022 | 61,590 t | +21.4% |
| 2023 | 75,160 t | +22.0% |
| 2024 | 87,520 t | +16.4% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 87,520 t is above the median for high income countries, which is 33,080 t, 2.6× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 87,520 t is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 65,496 t, 1.3× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Pulses, Total — Production in Ireland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | +1200.0% | 100 t | 1,300 t |
| 1988 | +790.0% | 1,000 t | 8,900 t |
| 2015 | +235.9% | 20,600 t | 69,200 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,811 t | 2,200 t | 4,500 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 950 t | 100 t | 2,500 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,768 t | 100 t | 11,000 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 18,218 t | 6,800 t | 32,400 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 13,860 t | 7,700 t | 22,200 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 39,692 t | 16,500 t | 90,046 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 67,084 t | 50,750 t | 87,520 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 97 Czechia 97,080 t compare
- 98 Sierra Leone 96,475 t compare
- 99 Dominican Republic 89,957 t compare
- 101 Cambodia 81,977 t compare
- 102 Uzbekistan 75,897 t compare
- 102 Uzbekistan 75,897 t compare
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 pulses, total — production in Ireland?
- Pulses, total — production in Ireland was 87,520 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — production recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 90,046 t in 2017.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — production recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 100 t in 1975.
- How does Ireland rank for pulses, total — production?
- Ireland ranks 100th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — production rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 324.9%. 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 Pulses, Total — 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.