Total fisheries production in Namibia

Namibia: Total fisheries production was 381,570 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
381,570 metric tons
Change on year
up 2.2%
World rank
49th
of 216 countries
All-time high
826,345 metric tons
in 1993
All-time low
0 metric tons
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024

Total fisheries production in Namibia, 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

In 2024, total fisheries production in Namibia stood at 381,570 metric tons.

The figure is up 2.2% on the previous year and down 19.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total fisheries production in Namibia peaked at 826,345 metric tons in 1993 and was at its lowest, 0 metric tons, in 1960.

That places Namibia 49th out of 216 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 2,000 metric tons 0 metric tons 5,000 metric tons 10
1970s 7,500 metric tons 6,500 metric tons 9,750 metric tons 10
1980s 17,343 metric tons 10,250 metric tons 33,395 metric tons 10
1990s 561,605 metric tons 226,350 metric tons 826,345 metric tons 10
2000s 567,365 metric tons 420,543 metric tons 672,349 metric tons 10
2010s 503,134 metric tons 430,401 metric tons 547,709 metric tons 10
2020s 356,826 metric tons 318,174 metric tons 381,570 metric tons 5

Countries ranked near Namibia

  1. 46 New Zealand 423,325 metric tons compare
  2. 47 Sri Lanka 412,020 metric tons compare
  3. 48 Guinea 392,475 metric tons compare
  4. 50 Papua New Guinea 345,360 metric tons compare
  5. 51 Australia 344,817 metric tons compare
  6. 52 Greenland 331,315 metric tons compare

See the full ranking of 263 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is total fisheries production in Namibia?
Total fisheries production in Namibia was 381,570 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 Namibia?
The highest recorded value was 826,345 metric tons in 1993.
What is the lowest total fisheries production recorded in Namibia?
The lowest recorded value was 0 metric tons in 1960.
How does Namibia rank for total fisheries production?
Namibia ranks 49th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
Is total fisheries production rising or falling in Namibia?
Over the last ten years it is down 19.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Namibia 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.