Total fisheries production in Eritrea

Eritrea: Total fisheries production was 2,485 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2,485 metric tons
Change on year
up 32.1%
World rank
179th
of 216 countries
All-time high
12,718 metric tons
in 2000
All-time low
475 metric tons
in 1993
Years of data
32
1993–2024

Total fisheries production in Eritrea, 1993–2024

02.5k5.0k7.5k10.0k12.5k1993200820241993: 475 metric tons1994: 2.7k metric tons1995: 3.6k metric tons1996: 3.3k metric tons1997: 1.0k metric tons1998: 1.9k metric tons1999: 7.0k metric tons2000: 12.7k metric tons2001: 8.9k metric tons2002: 7.9k metric tons2003: 6.7k metric tons2004: 7.4k metric tons2005: 4.0k metric tons2006: 8.8k metric tons2007: 2.2k metric tons2008: 2.0k metric tons2009: 3.3k metric tons2010: 3.6k metric tons2011: 2.9k metric tons2012: 3.9k metric tons2013: 3.6k metric tons2014: 3.7k metric tons2015: 6.2k metric tons2016: 3.4k metric tons2017: 4.8k metric tons2018: 6.4k metric tons2019: 5.9k metric tons2020: 1.9k metric tons2021: 1.1k metric tons2022: 1.7k metric tons2023: 1.9k metric tons2024: 2.5k 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). Measured in metric tons.

Analysis

The most recent figure for total fisheries production in Eritrea is 2,485 metric tons, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 32.1% on the previous year and down 32.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total fisheries production in Eritrea peaked at 12,718 metric tons in 2000 and was at its lowest, 475 metric tons, in 1993.

That places Eritrea 179th out of 216 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 2,840 metric tons 475 metric tons 6,997 metric tons 7
2000s 6,397 metric tons 1,965 metric tons 12,718 metric tons 10
2010s 4,439 metric tons 2,939 metric tons 6,357 metric tons 10
2020s 1,809 metric tons 1,097 metric tons 2,485 metric tons 5

Countries ranked near Eritrea

  1. 176 Jordan 3,379 metric tons compare
  2. 177 Antigua and Barbuda 3,305 metric tons compare
  3. 178 Kuwait 2,912 metric tons compare
  4. 180 North Macedonia 2,475 metric tons compare
  5. 181 Curacao 2,451 metric tons compare
  6. 182 Montenegro 2,409 metric tons compare

See the full ranking of 263 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is total fisheries production in Eritrea?
Total fisheries production in Eritrea was 2,485 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 total fisheries production recorded in Eritrea?
The highest recorded value was 12,718 metric tons in 2000.
What is the lowest total fisheries production recorded in Eritrea?
The lowest recorded value was 475 metric tons in 1993.
How does Eritrea rank for total fisheries production?
Eritrea ranks 179th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
Is total fisheries production rising or falling in Eritrea?
Over the last ten years it is down 32.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Eritrea 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 Total fisheries production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Total 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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Total fisheries production measures the volume of aquatic species caught by a country for all commercial, industrial, recreational and subsistence purposes. The harvest from mariculture, aquaculture and other kinds of fish farming is also included.