Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Production (sheep Production) in Ireland
Ireland: Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Production (sheep Production) was 13,420 t in 2017. ▲ Rising
Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Production in Ireland, 1961–2017
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2017, raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production in Ireland stood at 13,420 t.
That represents a change of up 10.0% on the previous year and up 2.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production in Ireland peaked at 19,160 t in 1993 and was at its lowest, 4,523 t, in 1961.
Ireland ranks 40th of 234 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 57 years of available data.
Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Production (sheep Production) in Ireland, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4,523 t | — |
| 1962 | 5,657 t | +25.1% |
| 1963 | 5,808 t | +2.7% |
| 1964 | 5,645 t | -2.8% |
| 1965 | 5,365 t | -5.0% |
| 1966 | 5,834 t | +8.7% |
| 1967 | 5,436 t | -6.8% |
| 1968 | 5,275 t | -3.0% |
| 1969 | 5,222 t | -1.0% |
| 1970 | 4,802 t | -8.0% |
| 1971 | 5,638 t | +17.4% |
| 1972 | 5,805 t | +3.0% |
| 1973 | 6,000 t | +3.4% |
| 1974 | 6,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 6,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 7,400 t | +23.3% |
| 1977 | 7,400 t | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 8,200 t | +10.8% |
| 1979 | 7,800 t | -4.9% |
| 1980 | 8,400 t | +7.7% |
| 1981 | 8,800 t | +4.8% |
| 1982 | 8,100 t | -8.0% |
| 1983 | 7,960 t | -1.7% |
| 1984 | 8,184 t | +2.8% |
| 1985 | 9,660 t | +18.0% |
| 1986 | 9,238 t | -4.4% |
| 1987 | 9,505 t | +2.9% |
| 1988 | 9,940 t | +4.6% |
| 1989 | 12,600 t | +26.8% |
| 1990 | 17,200 t | +36.5% |
| 1991 | 17,260 t | +0.3% |
| 1992 | 17,840 t | +3.4% |
| 1993 | 19,160 t | +7.4% |
| 1994 | 18,140 t | -5.3% |
| 1995 | 17,520 t | -3.4% |
| 1996 | 17,700 t | +1.0% |
| 1997 | 15,100 t | -14.7% |
| 1998 | 17,340 t | +14.8% |
| 1999 | 18,060 t | +4.2% |
| 2000 | 16,580 t | -8.2% |
| 2001 | 15,620 t | -5.8% |
| 2002 | 13,300 t | -14.9% |
| 2003 | 12,660 t | -4.8% |
| 2004 | 14,360 t | +13.4% |
| 2005 | 14,660 t | +2.1% |
| 2006 | 14,060 t | -4.1% |
| 2007 | 13,160 t | -6.4% |
| 2008 | 11,760 t | -10.6% |
| 2009 | 11,020 t | -6.3% |
| 2010 | 9,540 t | -13.4% |
| 2011 | 9,660 t | +1.3% |
| 2012 | 10,720 t | +11.0% |
| 2013 | 11,520 t | +7.5% |
| 2014 | 11,540 t | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 11,680 t | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 12,200 t | +4.5% |
| 2017 | 13,420 t | +10.0% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 13,420 t is above the median for high income countries, which is 757.04 t, 17.7× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 13,420 t is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,582 t, 8.5× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5,418 t | 4,523 t | 5,834 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 6,504 t | 4,802 t | 8,200 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 9,239 t | 7,960 t | 12,600 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 17,532 t | 15,100 t | 19,160 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 13,718 t | 11,020 t | 16,580 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 11,285 t | 9,540 t | 13,420 t | 8 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 38 Yemen 13,883 t compare
- 38 Yemen 13,883 t compare
- 41 Afghanistan 13,419 t compare
- 41 Afghanistan 13,419 t compare
- 43 United Republic of Tanzania 13,080 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 raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production in Ireland?
- Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production in Ireland was 13,420 t in 2017, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 19,160 t in 1993.
- What is the lowest raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,523 t in 1961.
- How does Ireland rank for raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production?
- Ireland ranks 40th out of 234 countries with data for 2017.
- Is raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.0%. 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 Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — 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.