Capture fisheries production in Germany

Germany: Capture fisheries production was 186,393 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
186,393 metric tons
Change on year
up 2.2%
World rank
67th
of 216 countries
All-time high
964,500 metric tons
in 1968
All-time low
179,276 metric tons
in 2022
Years of data
65
1960–2024

Capture fisheries production in Germany, 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 Germany is 186,393 metric tons, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.2% on the previous year and down 23.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, capture fisheries production in Germany peaked at 964,500 metric tons in 1968 and was at its lowest, 179,276 metric tons, in 2022.

That places Germany 67th 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 848,930 metric tons 732,000 metric tons 964,500 metric tons 10
1970s 742,440 metric tons 565,071 metric tons 916,021 metric tons 10
1980s 421,256 metric tons 321,107 metric tons 549,483 metric tons 10
1990s 250,198 metric tons 216,899 metric tons 326,325 metric tons 10
2000s 253,432 metric tons 204,089 metric tons 293,046 metric tons 10
2010s 245,411 metric tons 214,408 metric tons 279,213 metric tons 10
2020s 190,042 metric tons 179,276 metric tons 212,111 metric tons 5

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 64 Venezuela 202,663 metric tons compare
  2. 65 Georgia 200,606 metric tons compare
  3. 66 Malawi 190,090 metric tons compare
  4. 68 Yemen 152,430 metric tons compare
  5. 69 Madagascar 149,869 metric tons compare
  6. 70 Poland 140,741 metric tons compare

See the full ranking of 263 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is capture fisheries production in Germany?
Capture fisheries production in Germany was 186,393 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 Germany?
The highest recorded value was 964,500 metric tons in 1968.
What is the lowest capture fisheries production recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 179,276 metric tons in 2022.
How does Germany rank for capture fisheries production?
Germany ranks 67th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
Is capture fisheries production rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is down 23.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Germany 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.