Ireland: Food production index

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 Ireland

Food production index (2004-2006 = 100)

 Latest value 121.5
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1961 - 2022
 Average 79.6
 Min - Max 40.2 - 121.5
 Source FAO
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The latest value from 2022 is 121.5 index points, an increase from 119.3 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 109.8 index points, based on data from 188 countries. Historically, the average for Ireland from 1961 to 2022 is 79.6 index points. The minimum value, 40.2 index points, was reached in 1964 while the maximum of 121.5 index points was recorded in 2022. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Ireland: Food production index
 2022 121.5
 2021 119.3
 2020 116.6
 2019 114.9
 2018 110.6
 2017 110.8
 2016 103.2
 2015 100.6




Definition: Food production index covers food crops that are considered edible and that contain nutrients. Coffee and tea are excluded because, although edible, they have no nutritive value.

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