Lower over the period
Ireland Mushroom Production per Capita moved from 15.35 Kilogram in 2015 to 13.35 Kilogram in 2024 (−13.1%), an average of −1.5% a year. The series high was 15.35 Kilogram in 2015 and the low 12.90 Kilogram in 2022.
What Ireland Mushroom Production per Capita shows
Ireland Mushroom Production per Capita was 13.35 Kilogram in 2024, up 1.6% on 2023. Ireland Mushroom Production per Capita was 13.35 Kilogram in 2024, up 1.6% on 2023. Ireland Mushroom Production per Capita moved from 15.35 Kilogram in 2015 to 13.35 Kilogram in 2024 (−13.1%), an average of −1.5% a year.
A 16% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2022) is 2.46 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was −6.1% in 2017.
Ranks 2 of 32 countries covered
Among the 32 countries in this dataset, Ireland ranks 2 for 2024, behind China (34.25 Kilogram) and Netherlands (10.97 Kilogram). The global figure for 2024 is 6.32 Kilogram, so Ireland is above it.
Full series
Ireland Mushroom Production per Capita by year
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Kilogram.
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| Year | Kilogram | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13.35 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | 13.14 | +1.9% |
| 2022 Trough | 12.90 | −4.9% |
| 2021 | 13.56 | −2.4% |
| 2020 | 13.90 | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 13.84 | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 13.40 | −3.1% |
| 2017 | 13.83 | −6.1% |
| 2016 | 14.73 | −4.1% |
| 2015Peak | 15.35 | — |
Regional context
How Ireland compares in Europe
Mushroom Production per Capita by country, 2024, Kilogram. Ireland is highlighted.
1Ireland13.35
2Netherlands10.97
3Poland6.63
4Hungary6.37
5Spain3.38
6Belarus3.24
7Belgium2.39
8France1.50
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Mushroom Production per Capita — Mushroom production per capita refers to the annual quantity of mushrooms produced within a country, measured on a per person basis. The indicator is expressed in grams per capita (or kilograms per capita where applicable) and represents the average mushroom production volume relative to the country’s population size. In Our World in Data, the indicator is based on FAOSTAT agricultural production data and is presented as a country-level time series, allowing comparison of mushroom production trends across countries and years between 2015 and 2024.
The data includes the annual production of mushrooms reported under FAOSTAT agricultural production statistics, covering cultivated mushroom output measured by weight. The indicator includes country-level mushroom production values adjusted according to population size to calculate per capita production. The dataset captures changes in agricultural production capacity, cultivation practices, and output trends over time. It supports analysis of mushroom industry development, agricultural productivity, food supply trends, and comparisons between different countries and regions.
The data excludes mushroom consumption, imports, exports, and trade-related activities, as it measures only domestic production. It does not represent individual consumption levels, market availability, retail sales, or nutritional intake. The indicator does not include wild mushroom collection unless recorded within official agricultural production statistics. It also does not measure production value, revenue, cultivation costs, or farm-level productivity. Differences may occur due to variations in national reporting methods, estimation procedures, and statistical coverage used by FAOSTAT.
About this indicator
Mushroom Production per Capita — Mushroom production per capita refers to the annual quantity of mushrooms produced within a country, measured on a per person basis. The indicator is expressed in grams per capita (or kilograms per capita where applicable) and represents the average mushroom production volume relative to the country’s population size. In Our World in Data, the indicator is based on FAOSTAT agricultural production data and is presented as a country-level time series, allowing comparison of mushroom production trends across countries and years between 2015 and 2024.
The series high was 15.35 Kilogram in 2015 and the low 12.90 Kilogram in 2022. The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2022) is 2.46 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was −6.1% in 2017. Among the 32 countries in this dataset, Ireland ranks 2 for 2024, behind China (34.25 Kilogram) and Netherlands (10.97 Kilogram). The global figure for 2024 is 6.32 Kilogram, so Ireland is above it.
Ireland’s mushroom production per capita experienced a gradual decline between 2015 and 2024, followed by signs of stabilization in recent years. In 2015, Ireland recorded mushroom production of 15.35 kg per capita, demonstrating a strong contribution from mushroom cultivation within the agricultural sector. Production declined to 14.73 kg per capita in 2016 and continued decreasing to 13.83 kg per capita in 2017.
From 2023 onwards, Ireland’s mushroom production per capita showed moderate recovery, increasing to 13.14 kg per capita in 2023 and 13.35 kg per capita in 2024. This improvement suggests renewed stability in the mushroom cultivation sector after several years of gradual decline.
Overall, Ireland’s mushroom production per capita decreased by approximately 13% between 2015 and 2024. Despite the decline, Ireland continues to maintain a significant mushroom production industry, supported by specialized growers, export-oriented cultivation systems, and favourable conditions for controlled mushroom farming. The recent recovery indicates resilience within the sector and potential stabilization of future production levels.
- Indicator
- Mushroom Production per Capita
- Country
- Ireland
- Region
- Europe
- Unit
- Kilogram
- Coverage
- 2015–2024, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ireland Mushroom Production per Capita?
Mushroom production per capita refers to the annual quantity of mushrooms produced within a country, measured on a per person basis. The indicator is expressed in grams per capita (or kilograms per capita where applicable) and represents the average mushroom production volume relative to the country’s population size. In Our World in Data, the indicator is based on FAOSTAT agricultural production data and is presented as a country-level time series, allowing comparison of mushroom production trends across countries and years between 2015 and 2024.
What was Ireland Mushroom Production per Capita in 2024?
Ireland Mushroom Production per Capita was 13.35 Kilogram in 2024, up 1.6% on 2023.
How has Ireland Mushroom Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Ireland Mushroom Production per Capita moved from 15.35 Kilogram in 2015 to 13.35 Kilogram in 2024 (−13.1%), an average of −1.5% a year. The series high was 15.35 Kilogram in 2015 and the low 12.90 Kilogram in 2022.
Which year had the highest and lowest Ireland Mushroom Production per Capita?
The highest value was 15.35 Kilogram in 2015 and the lowest was 12.90 Kilogram in 2022.
What does the Ireland Mushroom Production per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes the annual production of mushrooms reported under FAOSTAT agricultural production statistics, covering cultivated mushroom output measured by weight. The indicator includes country-level mushroom production values adjusted according to population size to calculate per capita production. The dataset captures changes in agricultural production capacity, cultivation practices, and output trends over time. It supports analysis of mushroom industry development, agricultural productivity, food supply trends, and comparisons between different countries and regions. Excluded: The data excludes mushroom consumption, imports, exports, and trade-related activities, as it measures only domestic production. It does not represent individual consumption levels, market availability, retail sales, or nutritional intake. The indicator does not include wild mushroom collection unless recorded within official agricultural production statistics. It also does not measure production value, revenue, cultivation costs, or farm-level productivity. Differences may occur due to variations in national reporting methods, estimation procedures, and statistical coverage used by FAOSTAT.
Where does the Ireland Mushroom Production per Capita data come from?
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?tab=table&time=2015..2024&Food=Mushrooms&Metric=Production&per+capita=true&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2024 and is reported in Kilogram.
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