Capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate in Africa Eastern and Southern

Africa Eastern and Southern: Capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate was 2.14 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2.14 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 67.5%
Rank
19th
of 47 groups
All-time high
36.67 % change on previous year
in 1987
All-time low
-19.65 % change on previous year
in 1970
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate in Africa Eastern and Southern, 1961–2024

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Africa Eastern and Southern recorded 2.14 % change on previous year for capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate in 2024.

That represents a change of down 67.5% on the previous year and down 65.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate in Africa Eastern and Southern peaked at 36.67 % change on previous year in 1987 and was at its lowest, -19.65 % change on previous year, in 1970.

That places Africa Eastern and Southern 19th out of 47 groups 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.

Capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate in Africa Eastern and Southern, year by year

Annual values for Capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate in Africa Eastern and Southern, 1961 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1961 9.94 % change on previous year
1962 6.32 % change on previous year -36.4%
1963 6.56 % change on previous year +3.7%
1964 17.21 % change on previous year +162.5%
1965 0.3246 % change on previous year -98.1%
1966 4.66 % change on previous year +1334.9%
1967 16.02 % change on previous year +244.0%
1968 20.25 % change on previous year +26.4%
1969 -2.61 % change on previous year -112.9%
1970 -19.65 % change on previous year +654.1%
1971 -5.07 % change on previous year -74.2%
1972 11.73 % change on previous year -331.5%
1973 6.35 % change on previous year -45.9%
1974 -1.8 % change on previous year -128.4%
1975 -9.08 % change on previous year +403.9%
1976 -11.54 % change on previous year +27.2%
1977 -1.92 % change on previous year -83.3%
1978 -1.86 % change on previous year -3.2%
1979 -4.97 % change on previous year +167.0%
1980 -7.21 % change on previous year +45.0%
1981 2.98 % change on previous year -141.3%
1982 0.5655 % change on previous year -81.0%
1983 5.74 % change on previous year +914.8%
1984 -4.32 % change on previous year -175.2%
1985 3.09 % change on previous year -171.6%
1986 4.19 % change on previous year +35.7%
1987 36.67 % change on previous year +774.2%
1988 -1.4 % change on previous year -103.8%
1989 -15.73 % change on previous year +1026.8%
1990 1.66 % change on previous year -110.6%
1991 -9.28 % change on previous year -659.1%
1992 32.65 % change on previous year -451.8%
1993 2.09 % change on previous year -93.6%
1994 -8.72 % change on previous year -517.7%
1995 -0.1422 % change on previous year -98.4%
1996 -9.71 % change on previous year +6723.5%
1997 7.57 % change on previous year -178.0%
1998 5.67 % change on previous year -25.1%
1999 4.15 % change on previous year -26.9%
2000 8.37 % change on previous year +101.8%
2001 1.66 % change on previous year -80.2%
2002 2.81 % change on previous year +69.5%
2003 3.15 % change on previous year +12.1%
2004 5.56 % change on previous year +76.3%
2005 -0.944 % change on previous year -117.0%
2006 -6.93 % change on previous year +634.1%
2007 3.24 % change on previous year -146.7%
2008 -4.28 % change on previous year -232.3%
2009 -2.74 % change on previous year -35.9%
2010 8.37 % change on previous year -404.8%
2011 0.8801 % change on previous year -89.5%
2012 11.57 % change on previous year +1214.3%
2013 -3.23 % change on previous year -127.9%
2014 6.13 % change on previous year -290.0%
2015 2.71 % change on previous year -55.8%
2016 3.64 % change on previous year +34.3%
2017 3.56 % change on previous year -2.0%
2018 -1.49 % change on previous year -141.7%
2019 1.85 % change on previous year -224.1%
2020 -3.76 % change on previous year -303.6%
2021 6.59 % change on previous year -275.4%
2022 -2.17 % change on previous year -132.9%
2023 6.61 % change on previous year -404.6%
2024 2.14 % change on previous year -67.5%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate in Africa Eastern and Southern changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
1996 -6723.5% -0.1422 % change on previous year -9.71 % change on previous year
1966 +1334.9% 0.3246 % change on previous year 4.66 % change on previous year
2012 +1214.3% 0.8801 % change on previous year 11.57 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 8.74 % change on previous year -2.61 % change on previous year 20.25 % change on previous year 9
1970s -3.78 % change on previous year -19.65 % change on previous year 11.73 % change on previous year 10
1980s 2.46 % change on previous year -15.73 % change on previous year 36.67 % change on previous year 10
1990s 2.59 % change on previous year -9.71 % change on previous year 32.65 % change on previous year 10
2000s 0.988 % change on previous year -6.93 % change on previous year 8.37 % change on previous year 10
2010s 3.4 % change on previous year -3.23 % change on previous year 11.57 % change on previous year 10
2020s 1.88 % change on previous year -3.76 % change on previous year 6.61 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Africa Eastern and Southern

  1. 16 American Samoa 21.09 % change on previous year compare
  2. 17 Benin 18.16 % change on previous year compare
  3. 18 Colombia 15.81 % change on previous year compare
  4. 19 Dominican Republic 14.8 % change on previous year compare
  5. 20 Saudi Arabia 14.21 % change on previous year compare
  6. 21 Zimbabwe 14.02 % change on previous year compare
  7. 22 United States Virgin Islands 13.43 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate in Africa Eastern and Southern?
Capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate in Africa Eastern and Southern was 2.14 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate recorded in Africa Eastern and Southern?
The highest recorded value was 36.67 % change on previous year in 1987.
What is the lowest capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate recorded in Africa Eastern and Southern?
The lowest recorded value was -19.65 % change on previous year in 1970.
How does Africa Eastern and Southern rank for capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate?
Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 19th out of 47 groups with data for 2024.
Is capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate rising or falling in Africa Eastern and Southern?
Over the last ten years it is down 65.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Africa Eastern and Southern data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Capture fisheries production (metric tons). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
260 places, 15,342 data points, 1961–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Capture fisheries production (metric tons). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.