Capture fisheries production in Cameroon

Cameroon: Capture fisheries production was 236,100 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
236,100 metric tons
Change on year
up 3.0%
World rank
58th
of 216 countries
All-time high
297,969 metric tons
in 2019
All-time low
51,700 metric tons
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024

Capture fisheries production in Cameroon, 1960–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization., Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in metric tons.

Analysis

The most recent figure for capture fisheries production in Cameroon is 236,100 metric tons, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.0% on the previous year and up 14.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, capture fisheries production in Cameroon peaked at 297,969 metric tons in 2019 and was at its lowest, 51,700 metric tons, in 1960.

That places Cameroon 58th out of 216 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 60,580 metric tons 51,700 metric tons 68,100 metric tons 10
1970s 66,416 metric tons 55,736 metric tons 81,214 metric tons 10
1980s 75,361 metric tons 69,829 metric tons 83,012 metric tons 10
1990s 86,777 metric tons 65,257 metric tons 110,000 metric tons 10
2000s 135,556 metric tons 112,109 metric tons 172,000 metric tons 10
2010s 226,961 metric tons 181,000 metric tons 297,969 metric tons 10
2020s 223,836 metric tons 213,379 metric tons 236,100 metric tons 5

Countries ranked near Cameroon

  1. 55 Ethiopia 255,001 metric tons compare
  2. 56 Ireland 245,629 metric tons compare
  3. 57 Portugal 237,008 metric tons compare
  4. 59 Australia 227,277 metric tons compare
  5. 60 Belize 208,919 metric tons compare
  6. 61 Sierra Leone 208,810 metric tons compare

See the full ranking of 263 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is capture fisheries production in Cameroon?
Capture fisheries production in Cameroon was 236,100 metric tons in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization., Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
What is the highest capture fisheries production recorded in Cameroon?
The highest recorded value was 297,969 metric tons in 2019.
What is the lowest capture fisheries production recorded in Cameroon?
The lowest recorded value was 51,700 metric tons in 1960.
How does Cameroon rank for capture fisheries production?
Cameroon ranks 58th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
Is capture fisheries production rising or falling in Cameroon?
Over the last ten years it is up 14.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cameroon data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization., Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as part of Capture fisheries production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Capture fisheries production (metric tons)
Unit
metric tons
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization., Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
263 places, 15,967 data points, 1960–2024
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Capture fisheries production measures the volume of fish catches landed by a country for all commercial, industrial, recreational and subsistence purposes.