> In 2024 Ireland produced 162,200 t of chicken meat, the 69th largest in the world (0.13% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 84%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/ireland/

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# Chicken meat production in Ireland

In 2024 Ireland produced 162,200 t of chicken meat, the 69th largest in the world (0.13% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 84%. This is the highest figure on record.

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Production, 2024162,200 t
World rank69 of 189
10-year change+84%
Record162,200 t2024

## Chicken meat in Ireland, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Ireland compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.13%0.09% in 2014
kg per person30.9world 15.7
10-year change+84%world +27%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 67 | [Tunisia](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/tunisia/) | 163,333 | 0.13% |
| 68 | [Denmark](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/denmark/) | 163,170 | 0.13% |
| 69 | **Ireland** | 162,200 | 0.13% |
| 70 | [Czechia](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/czechia/) | 160,250 | 0.12% |
| 71 | [Senegal](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/senegal/) | 159,502 | 0.12% |

[Full ranking of 189 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/)

### Map of world production of chicken meat

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Ireland is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 162,200 | +9.0% |
| 2023 | 148,740 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | 144,730 | −2.1% |
| 2021 | 147,770 | −2.9% |
| 2020 | 152,140 | +7.9% |
| 2019 | 141,000 | +6.9% |
| 2018 | 131,940 | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 128,170 | +42% |
| 2016 | 90,454 | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 88,776 | +0.8% |
| 2014 | 88,100 | +1.2% |
| 2013 | 87,046 | −0.5% |
| 2012 | 87,459 | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 87,000 | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 85,000 | −5.6% |
| 2009 | 90,000 | +5.3% |
| 2008 | 85,450 | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 85,000 | −5.6% |
| 2006 | 90,000 | −2.2% |
| 2005 | 92,000 | +1.1% |
| 2004 | 91,000 | +1.1% |
| 2003 | 90,000 | +1.1% |
| 2002 | 89,000 | −1.1% |
| 2001 | 90,000 | +4.7% |
| 2000 | 86,000 | −5.5% |
| 1999 | 91,000 | +17% |
| 1998 | 78,000 | +2.6% |
| 1997 | 76,000 | +2.7% |
| 1996 | 74,000 | +5.7% |
| 1995 | 70,000 | +4.5% |
| 1994 | 67,000 | +9.9% |
| 1993 | 60,950 | +6.9% |
| 1992 | 57,000 | −9.5% |
| 1991 | 63,000 | +0.5% |
| 1990 | 62,672 | +8.4% |
| 1989 | 57,800 | −4.3% |
| 1988 | 60,400 | +7.7% |
| 1987 | 56,100 | +16% |
| 1986 | 48,400 | +8.8% |
| 1985 | 44,500 | +5.7% |
| 1984 | 42,100 | +5.3% |
| 1983 | 40,000 | −3.4% |
| 1982 | 41,400 | +5.9% |
| 1981 | 39,100 | −1.3% |
| 1980 | 39,600 | +5.6% |
| 1979 | 37,500 | +13% |
| 1978 | 33,200 | +0.4% |
| 1977 | 33,080 | +0.6% |
| 1976 | 32,880 | +23% |
| 1975 | 26,800 | −4.3% |
| 1974 | 28,000 | −22% |
| 1973 | 35,800 | +11% |
| 1972 | 32,240 | +18% |
| 1971 | 27,430 | +16% |
| 1970 | 23,600 | −0.4% |
| 1969 | 23,700 | +8.9% |
| 1968 | 21,760 | +21% |
| 1967 | 18,020 | +2.5% |
| 1966 | 17,580 | +25% |
| 1965 | 14,050 | +9.1% |
| 1964 | 12,880 | +11% |
| 1963 | 11,600 | +18% |
| 1962 | 9,800 | −2.0% |
| 1961 | 10,000 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports39,919 t USD 80.3 m
Exporter rank32 of 123
Imports67,114 t USD 249 m
Importer rank50 of 189
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. [World exporters and importers](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of chicken meat in Ireland?

Ireland produced 162,200 t in 2024, 0.13% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Ireland rank in the world for production of chicken meat?

Ireland ranked 69th of 189 countries in 2024. The largest producer was United States with 15.7% of the world total.

### How has the production of chicken meat in Ireland changed?

It rose by 84% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +27% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.

### Does Ireland export or import meat of chickens, fresh or chilled?

In 2024 Ireland reported exports of 39,919 t (USD 80.3 m) and imports of 67,114 t (USD 249 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/united-states/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/china/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/brazil/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/russia/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/india/)[Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/indonesia/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/mexico/)[Egypt](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/egypt/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/turkey/)[Japan](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/japan/)[Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/poland/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/pakistan/)
[All countries producing chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/)

## Other products of Ireland

[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/ireland/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/ireland/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/ireland/)[Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/ireland/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/ireland/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/ireland/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/ireland/)[Butter of cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/ireland/)[Cheese from whole cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/ireland/)[Whey, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/whey-dry/ireland/)[Oats](https://husfarm.com/production/oats/ireland/)[Skim milk and whey powder](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-and-whey-powder/ireland/)
[Agricultural production in Ireland](https://husfarm.com/production/country/ireland/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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