Vegetable consumption per capita in Ireland
Ireland: Vegetable consumption per capita was 185.62 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Vegetable consumption per capita in Ireland, 1961–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for vegetable consumption per capita in Ireland is 185.62, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 7.8% on the previous year and down 1.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, vegetable consumption per capita in Ireland peaked at 193.25 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 34.63, in 1967.
Ireland ranks 25th of 192 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Vegetable consumption per capita in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 39.88 | — |
| 1962 | 41.16 | +3.2% |
| 1963 | 38.48 | -6.5% |
| 1964 | 41.58 | +8.0% |
| 1965 | 41.5 | -0.2% |
| 1966 | 36.63 | -11.7% |
| 1967 | 34.63 | -5.5% |
| 1968 | 35.73 | +3.2% |
| 1969 | 42.12 | +17.9% |
| 1970 | 46.55 | +10.5% |
| 1971 | 44.08 | -5.3% |
| 1972 | 41.56 | -5.7% |
| 1973 | 46.1 | +10.9% |
| 1974 | 51.47 | +11.7% |
| 1975 | 63.2 | +22.8% |
| 1976 | 68.19 | +7.9% |
| 1977 | 72.1 | +5.7% |
| 1978 | 76.68 | +6.4% |
| 1979 | 80.34 | +4.8% |
| 1980 | 79.43 | -1.1% |
| 1981 | 81.65 | +2.8% |
| 1982 | 85.55 | +4.8% |
| 1983 | 56.86 | -33.5% |
| 1984 | 63.25 | +11.2% |
| 1985 | 62.86 | -0.6% |
| 1986 | 68.08 | +8.3% |
| 1987 | 67.46 | -0.9% |
| 1988 | 69.63 | +3.2% |
| 1989 | 66.81 | -4.0% |
| 1990 | 72.4 | +8.4% |
| 1991 | 77.75 | +7.4% |
| 1992 | 79.73 | +2.5% |
| 1993 | 77.91 | -2.3% |
| 1994 | 79.15 | +1.6% |
| 1995 | 70.15 | -11.4% |
| 1996 | 74.96 | +6.9% |
| 1997 | 71.39 | -4.8% |
| 1998 | 75.6 | +5.9% |
| 1999 | 71.74 | -5.1% |
| 2000 | 71.42 | -0.5% |
| 2001 | 80.55 | +12.8% |
| 2002 | 80.28 | -0.3% |
| 2003 | 78.99 | -1.6% |
| 2004 | 75.4 | -4.5% |
| 2005 | 71.68 | -4.9% |
| 2006 | 79.2 | +10.5% |
| 2007 | 80.25 | +1.3% |
| 2008 | 85.48 | +6.5% |
| 2009 | 84.78 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 168.93 | +99.3% |
| 2011 | 183.1 | +8.4% |
| 2012 | 193.25 | +5.5% |
| 2013 | 187.41 | -3.0% |
| 2014 | 179.42 | -4.3% |
| 2015 | 184.55 | +2.9% |
| 2016 | 188.05 | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 184 | -2.2% |
| 2018 | 180.05 | -2.1% |
| 2019 | 180.1 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 175.59 | -2.5% |
| 2021 | 169.19 | -3.6% |
| 2022 | 172.13 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | 185.62 | +7.8% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 185.62 is above the median for high income countries, which is 129.06, 1.4× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 185.62 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 148.38, 1.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Vegetable consumption per capita 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +99.3% | 84.78 | 168.93 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 39.08 | 34.63 | 42.12 | 9 |
| 1970s | 59.03 | 41.56 | 80.34 | 10 |
| 1980s | 70.16 | 56.86 | 85.55 | 10 |
| 1990s | 75.08 | 70.15 | 79.73 | 10 |
| 2000s | 78.8 | 71.42 | 85.48 | 10 |
| 2010s | 182.89 | 168.93 | 193.25 | 10 |
| 2020s | 175.63 | 169.19 | 185.62 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More economy & growth data for Ireland
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 374.72 % change on previous year (2025)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.96 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.52 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 7.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0082 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 1,078 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 2.06 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 787.03 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 2.45 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is vegetable consumption per capita in Ireland?
- Vegetable consumption per capita in Ireland was 185.62 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest vegetable consumption per capita recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 193.25 in 2012.
- What is the lowest vegetable consumption per capita recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 34.63 in 1967.
- How does Ireland rank for vegetable consumption per capita?
- Ireland ranks 25th out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
- Is vegetable consumption per capita rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Vegetable consumption per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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