Imports of natural gas by partner country in Ireland
Ireland: Imports of natural gas by partner country was 3,999 Million cubic metres in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3,999 Million cubic metres
Change on year
up 7.6%
World rank
21st
of 51 countries
All-time high
5,228 Million cubic metres
in 2010
All-time low
0 Million cubic metres
in 1990
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Imports of natural gas by partner country in Ireland, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million cubic metres.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 3,999 Million cubic metres for imports of natural gas by partner country in 2024.
That represents a change of up 7.6% on the previous year and down 5.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of natural gas by partner country in Ireland peaked at 5,228 Million cubic metres in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0 Million cubic metres, in 1990.
That places Ireland 21st out of 51 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of natural gas by partner country in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Million cubic metres | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 Million cubic metres | — |
| 1991 | 0 Million cubic metres | — |
| 1992 | 0 Million cubic metres | — |
| 1993 | 5 Million cubic metres | — |
| 1994 | 3 Million cubic metres | -40.0% |
| 1995 | 97 Million cubic metres | +3133.3% |
| 1996 | 550 Million cubic metres | +467.0% |
| 1997 | 990 Million cubic metres | +80.0% |
| 1998 | 1,592 Million cubic metres | +60.8% |
| 1999 | 2,160 Million cubic metres | +35.7% |
| 2000 | 2,827 Million cubic metres | +30.9% |
| 2001 | 3,384 Million cubic metres | +19.7% |
| 2002 | 3,472 Million cubic metres | +2.6% |
| 2003 | 3,635 Million cubic metres | +4.7% |
| 2004 | 3,440 Million cubic metres | -5.4% |
| 2005 | 3,498 Million cubic metres | +1.7% |
| 2006 | 4,186 Million cubic metres | +19.7% |
| 2007 | 4,552 Million cubic metres | +8.8% |
| 2008 | 4,843 Million cubic metres | +6.4% |
| 2009 | 4,684 Million cubic metres | -3.3% |
| 2010 | 5,228 Million cubic metres | +11.6% |
| 2011 | 4,632 Million cubic metres | -11.4% |
| 2012 | 4,522 Million cubic metres | -2.4% |
| 2013 | 4,371 Million cubic metres | -3.3% |
| 2014 | 4,246 Million cubic metres | -2.9% |
| 2015 | 4,234 Million cubic metres | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 2,004 Million cubic metres | -52.7% |
| 2017 | 1,653 Million cubic metres | -17.5% |
| 2018 | 2,041 Million cubic metres | +23.5% |
| 2019 | 2,852 Million cubic metres | +39.8% |
| 2020 | 3,437 Million cubic metres | +20.5% |
| 2021 | 3,662 Million cubic metres | +6.6% |
| 2022 | 3,846 Million cubic metres | +5.0% |
| 2023 | 3,716 Million cubic metres | -3.4% |
| 2024 | 3,999 Million cubic metres | +7.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 539.7 Million cubic metres | 0 Million cubic metres | 2,160 Million cubic metres | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,852 Million cubic metres | 2,827 Million cubic metres | 4,843 Million cubic metres | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,578 Million cubic metres | 1,653 Million cubic metres | 5,228 Million cubic metres | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,732 Million cubic metres | 3,437 Million cubic metres | 3,999 Million cubic metres | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 18 Austria 5,359 Million cubic metres compare
- 19 Slovakia 4,055 Million cubic metres compare
- 19 Slovakia 4,055 Million cubic metres compare
- 22 Portugal 3,606 Million cubic metres compare
- 23 Georgia 3,388 Million cubic metres compare
- 24 Lithuania 2,699 Million cubic metres compare
- 24 Lithuania 2,699 Million cubic metres compare
More energy & mining data for Ireland
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -1.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel imports 6.2% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of natural gas by partner country in Ireland?
- Imports of natural gas by partner country in Ireland was 3,999 Million cubic metres in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest imports of natural gas by partner country recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 5,228 Million cubic metres in 2010.
- What is the lowest imports of natural gas by partner country recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Million cubic metres in 1990.
- How does Ireland rank for imports of natural gas by partner country?
- Ireland ranks 21st out of 51 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of natural gas by partner country rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Imports of natural gas by partner country. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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