Total fisheries production in Germany

Germany: Total fisheries production was 219,046 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
219,046 metric tons
Change on year
up 0.7%
World rank
65th
of 216 countries
All-time high
986,660 metric tons
in 1968
All-time low
205,829 metric tons
in 2022
Years of data
65
1960–2024

Total 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

Germany recorded 219,046 metric tons for total fisheries production in 2024.

That represents a change of up 0.7% on the previous year and down 18.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total fisheries production in Germany peaked at 986,660 metric tons in 1968 and was at its lowest, 205,829 metric tons, in 2022.

That places Germany 65th 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 866,182 metric tons 748,670 metric tons 986,660 metric tons 10
1970s 773,984 metric tons 590,774 metric tons 939,498 metric tons 10
1980s 484,508 metric tons 393,112 metric tons 585,026 metric tons 10
1990s 322,147 metric tons 279,031 metric tons 390,760 metric tons 10
2000s 304,293 metric tons 262,559 metric tons 335,532 metric tons 10
2010s 279,426 metric tons 240,768 metric tons 313,409 metric tons 10
2020s 221,862 metric tons 205,829 metric tons 244,377 metric tons 5

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 62 Saudi Arabia 247,207 metric tons compare
  2. 63 Laos 232,299 metric tons compare
  3. 64 Italy 231,868 metric tons compare
  4. 66 Zambia 211,913 metric tons compare
  5. 67 Belize 209,190 metric tons compare
  6. 68 Sierra Leone 208,995 metric tons compare

See the full ranking of 263 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is total fisheries production in Germany?
Total fisheries production in Germany was 219,046 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 Germany?
The highest recorded value was 986,660 metric tons in 1968.
What is the lowest total fisheries production recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 205,829 metric tons in 2022.
How does Germany rank for total fisheries production?
Germany ranks 65th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
Is total fisheries production rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is down 18.5%. 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 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
Last refreshed

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.