Capture fisheries production in Nauru

Nauru: Capture fisheries production was 87,348 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
87,348 metric tons
Change on year
down 3.7%
World rank
85th
of 216 countries
All-time high
123,413 metric tons
in 2021
All-time low
0 metric tons
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024

Capture fisheries production in Nauru, 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 Nauru is 87,348 metric tons, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 3.7% on the previous year and up 32,251.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, capture fisheries production in Nauru peaked at 123,413 metric tons in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0 metric tons, in 1960.

That places Nauru 85th 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 70 metric tons 0 metric tons 100 metric tons 10
1970s 112 metric tons 100 metric tons 130 metric tons 10
1980s 153 metric tons 140 metric tons 180 metric tons 10
1990s 394.7 metric tons 180 metric tons 500 metric tons 10
2000s 384.9 metric tons 300 metric tons 530 metric tons 10
2010s 4,510 metric tons 228 metric tons 33,525 metric tons 10
2020s 101,445 metric tons 87,348 metric tons 123,413 metric tons 5

Countries ranked near Nauru

  1. 82 Marshall Islands 96,819 metric tons compare
  2. 83 Hong Kong 92,253 metric tons compare
  3. 84 Algeria 91,272 metric tons compare
  4. 86 Tunisia 86,030 metric tons compare
  5. 87 Cote d'Ivoire 85,494 metric tons compare
  6. 88 Saudi Arabia 85,324 metric tons compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is capture fisheries production in Nauru?
Capture fisheries production in Nauru was 87,348 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 Nauru?
The highest recorded value was 123,413 metric tons in 2021.
What is the lowest capture fisheries production recorded in Nauru?
The lowest recorded value was 0 metric tons in 1960.
How does Nauru rank for capture fisheries production?
Nauru ranks 85th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
Is capture fisheries production rising or falling in Nauru?
Over the last ten years it is up 32,251.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nauru 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.