Electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology in Ireland
Ireland: Electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology was 945.6 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology in Ireland, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2024, electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology in Ireland stood at 945.6. That is the lowest value across all 35 years on record.
The figure is down 38.5% on the previous year and down 60.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology in Ireland peaked at 2,820 in 1996 and was at its lowest, 945.6, in 2024.
That places Ireland 24th out of 41 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 35 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,713 | 2,608 | 2,820 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,491 | 2,253 | 2,807 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,278 | 1,986 | 2,397 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,568 | 945.6 | 1,986 | 5 |
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More science & technology data for Ireland
- Scientific and technical journal articles 8,720 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 5.92 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 112.64 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 112.64 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 42 (2021)
- Share of individuals using the internet 97.19 (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 75 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 1.6% (2023)
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 2,099 (2025)
- Number of internet users 4.70 million (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology in Ireland?
- Electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology in Ireland was 945.6 in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 2,820 in 1996.
- What is the lowest electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 945.6 in 2024.
- How does Ireland rank for electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology?
- Ireland ranks 24th out of 41 countries with data for 2024.
- Is electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology and operator. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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