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

Kenya: Capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate was 3.77 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
3.77 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 135.8%
World rank
66th
of 212 countries
All-time high
50.38 % change on previous year
in 1976
All-time low
-22.92 % change on previous year
in 2001
Years of data
64
1961–2024

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

-200204060196119922024

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

Analysis

Kenya recorded 3.77 % change on previous year for capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate in 2024.

That represents a change of up 135.8% on the previous year and up 7.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate in Kenya peaked at 50.38 % change on previous year in 1976 and was at its lowest, -22.92 % change on previous year, in 2001.

That places Kenya 66th 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 Kenya, year by year

Annual values for Capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate in Kenya, 1961 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1961 7.14 % change on previous year
1962 36.3 % change on previous year +408.1%
1963 9.24 % change on previous year -74.5%
1964 2.99 % change on previous year -67.7%
1965 13.04 % change on previous year +337.0%
1966 19.23 % change on previous year +47.4%
1967 -2.15 % change on previous year -111.2%
1968 3.3 % change on previous year -253.3%
1969 13.48 % change on previous year +308.7%
1970 5.31 % change on previous year -60.6%
1971 -16.02 % change on previous year -401.6%
1972 6.01 % change on previous year -137.5%
1973 -3.33 % change on previous year -155.5%
1974 -1.44 % change on previous year -56.7%
1975 -4.23 % change on previous year +192.5%
1976 50.38 % change on previous year -1292.0%
1977 4.48 % change on previous year -91.1%
1978 7.94 % change on previous year +77.2%
1979 11.44 % change on previous year +44.0%
1980 -7.46 % change on previous year -165.2%
1981 20.94 % change on previous year -380.7%
1982 41.14 % change on previous year +96.4%
1983 20.36 % change on previous year -50.5%
1984 -7.35 % change on previous year -136.1%
1985 16.6 % change on previous year -325.8%
1986 13.17 % change on previous year -20.6%
1987 13.68 % change on previous year +3.9%
1988 2.27 % change on previous year -83.4%
1989 6.48 % change on previous year +185.6%
1990 37.11 % change on previous year +473.1%
1991 -1.32 % change on previous year -103.5%
1992 -17.65 % change on previous year +1241.6%
1993 12.53 % change on previous year -171.0%
1994 11.25 % change on previous year -10.2%
1995 -5.82 % change on previous year -151.8%
1996 -7.04 % change on previous year +21.0%
1997 -10.3 % change on previous year +46.3%
1998 6.65 % change on previous year -164.5%
1999 20.36 % change on previous year +206.4%
2000 4.77 % change on previous year -76.6%
2001 -22.92 % change on previous year -580.5%
2002 -11.76 % change on previous year -48.7%
2003 -16.62 % change on previous year +41.3%
2004 5.48 % change on previous year -133.0%
2005 21.13 % change on previous year +285.4%
2006 5.73 % change on previous year -72.9%
2007 -17.47 % change on previous year -404.7%
2008 1.43 % change on previous year -108.2%
2009 0.32 % change on previous year -77.6%
2010 3.4 % change on previous year +963.9%
2011 27.26 % change on previous year +700.6%
2012 -11.03 % change on previous year -140.5%
2013 2.62 % change on previous year -123.7%
2014 3.5 % change on previous year +33.9%
2015 -2.13 % change on previous year -160.9%
2016 -17.82 % change on previous year +735.3%
2017 15.56 % change on previous year -187.3%
2018 -11.26 % change on previous year -172.3%
2019 -5 % change on previous year -55.6%
2020 -0.7458 % change on previous year -85.1%
2021 6.45 % change on previous year -965.4%
2022 3.67 % change on previous year -43.2%
2023 -10.52 % change on previous year -386.7%
2024 3.77 % change on previous year -135.8%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate in Kenya 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
1976 +1292.0% -4.23 % change on previous year 50.38 % change on previous year
1992 -1241.6% -1.32 % change on previous year -17.65 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 11.4 % change on previous year -2.15 % change on previous year 36.3 % change on previous year 9
1970s 6.05 % change on previous year -16.02 % change on previous year 50.38 % change on previous year 10
1980s 11.98 % change on previous year -7.46 % change on previous year 41.14 % change on previous year 10
1990s 4.58 % change on previous year -17.65 % change on previous year 37.11 % change on previous year 10
2000s -2.99 % change on previous year -22.92 % change on previous year 21.13 % change on previous year 10
2010s 0.5102 % change on previous year -17.82 % change on previous year 27.26 % change on previous year 10
2020s 0.526 % change on previous year -10.52 % change on previous year 6.45 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Kenya

  1. 63 Mexico 4.08 % change on previous year compare
  2. 64 Honduras 3.96 % change on previous year compare
  3. 65 Zambia 3.83 % change on previous year compare
  4. 67 Niger 3.15 % change on previous year compare
  5. 68 Hungary 3.1 % change on previous year compare
  6. 69 Laos 3 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate in Kenya?
Capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate in Kenya was 3.77 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate recorded in Kenya?
The highest recorded value was 50.38 % change on previous year in 1976.
What is the lowest capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate recorded in Kenya?
The lowest recorded value was -22.92 % change on previous year in 2001.
How does Kenya rank for capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate?
Kenya ranks 66th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
Is capture fisheries production (metric tons), annual growth rate rising or falling in Kenya?
Over the last ten years it is up 7.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kenya 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.