Capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate in China

China: Capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate was -0.0083 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-0.0083 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 101.3%
World rank
122nd
of 212 countries
All-time high
16.27 % change on previous year
in 1994
All-time low
-11 % change on previous year
in 1979
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate in China, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate in China stood at -0.0083 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of down 101.3% on the previous year and down 100.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate in China peaked at 16.27 % change on previous year in 1994 and was at its lowest, -11 % change on previous year, in 1979.

That places China 122nd out of 212 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.

Capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate in China, year by year

Annual values for Capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate in China, 1961 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1961 8.16 % change on previous year
1962 5.99 % change on previous year -26.6%
1963 -1.9 % change on previous year -131.7%
1964 -1 % change on previous year -47.2%
1965 2.61 % change on previous year -360.5%
1966 -1.03 % change on previous year -139.4%
1967 0.1945 % change on previous year -118.9%
1968 4.64 % change on previous year +2285.5%
1969 -2.76 % change on previous year -159.5%
1970 -2.48 % change on previous year -10.2%
1971 8.58 % change on previous year -446.4%
1972 11.28 % change on previous year +31.6%
1973 3.01 % change on previous year -73.3%
1974 9.22 % change on previous year +206.3%
1975 3.3 % change on previous year -64.2%
1976 2.88 % change on previous year -12.8%
1977 0.7133 % change on previous year -75.2%
1978 -4.74 % change on previous year -764.9%
1979 -11 % change on previous year +131.9%
1980 2.45 % change on previous year -122.3%
1981 -0.2142 % change on previous year -108.7%
1982 11.73 % change on previous year -5577.3%
1983 4.6 % change on previous year -60.8%
1984 7.37 % change on previous year +60.3%
1985 6.84 % change on previous year -7.3%
1986 14.25 % change on previous year +108.5%
1987 12.43 % change on previous year -12.8%
1988 7.48 % change on previous year -39.8%
1989 7.09 % change on previous year -5.3%
1990 7.87 % change on previous year +10.9%
1991 10.99 % change on previous year +39.7%
1992 13.02 % change on previous year +18.5%
1993 12.5 % change on previous year -4.0%
1994 16.27 % change on previous year +30.2%
1995 15.38 % change on previous year -5.5%
1996 12.75 % change on previous year -17.1%
1997 2.69 % change on previous year -78.9%
1998 5.11 % change on previous year +89.8%
1999 -1.71 % change on previous year -133.4%
2000 -2.53 % change on previous year +47.8%
2001 -2.83 % change on previous year +12.2%
2002 0.1576 % change on previous year -105.6%
2003 1.19 % change on previous year +657.8%
2004 1.28 % change on previous year +7.4%
2005 0.4362 % change on previous year -66.0%
2006 0.9764 % change on previous year +123.8%
2007 -0.054 % change on previous year -105.5%
2008 1.13 % change on previous year -2196.2%
2009 -0.6221 % change on previous year -154.9%
2010 -0.0591 % change on previous year -90.5%
2011 1.39 % change on previous year -2455.3%
2012 1.2 % change on previous year -14.0%
2013 1.21 % change on previous year +1.3%
2014 4.67 % change on previous year +285.0%
2015 1.74 % change on previous year -62.8%
2016 -3.78 % change on previous year -317.2%
2017 -2.76 % change on previous year -26.8%
2018 -4.79 % change on previous year +73.2%
2019 -4.46 % change on previous year -6.9%
2020 -5.11 % change on previous year +14.6%
2021 -2.25 % change on previous year -55.9%
2022 0.2762 % change on previous year -112.2%
2023 0.6396 % change on previous year +131.6%
2024 -0.0083 % change on previous year -101.3%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate in China 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
1982 +5577.3% -0.2142 % change on previous year 11.73 % change on previous year
2011 +2455.3% -0.0591 % change on previous year 1.39 % change on previous year
1968 +2285.5% 0.1945 % change on previous year 4.64 % change on previous year
2008 +2196.2% -0.054 % change on previous year 1.13 % change on previous year
1978 -764.9% 0.7133 % change on previous year -4.74 % change on previous year
2003 +657.8% 0.1576 % change on previous year 1.19 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 1.66 % change on previous year -2.76 % change on previous year 8.16 % change on previous year 9
1970s 2.08 % change on previous year -11 % change on previous year 11.28 % change on previous year 10
1980s 7.4 % change on previous year -0.2142 % change on previous year 14.25 % change on previous year 10
1990s 9.49 % change on previous year -1.71 % change on previous year 16.27 % change on previous year 10
2000s -0.0856 % change on previous year -2.83 % change on previous year 1.28 % change on previous year 10
2010s -0.5635 % change on previous year -4.79 % change on previous year 4.67 % change on previous year 10
2020s -1.29 % change on previous year -5.11 % change on previous year 0.6396 % change on previous year 5

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  2. 124 Palau -0.0647 % change on previous year compare
  3. 125 Libya -0.199 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate in China?
Capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate in China was -0.0083 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate recorded in China?
The highest recorded value was 16.27 % change on previous year in 1994.
What is the lowest capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate recorded in China?
The lowest recorded value was -11 % change on previous year in 1979.
How does China rank for capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate?
China ranks 122nd out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
Is capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate rising or falling in China?
Over the last ten years it is down 100.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this China 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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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.