Capture fisheries production (metric tons), per square kilometre in Namibia
Namibia: Capture fisheries production (metric tons), per square kilometre was 0.4532 metric tons per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.4532 metric tons per square kilometre
Change on year
down 0.8%
World rank
121st
of 216 countries
All-time high
1 metric tons per square kilometre
in 1993
All-time low
0 metric tons per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Capture fisheries production (metric tons), per square kilometre in Namibia, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in metric tons per square kilometre.
Analysis
Namibia recorded 0.4532 metric tons per square kilometre for capture fisheries production (metric tons), per square kilometre in 2023.
That represents a change of down 0.8% on the previous year and down 31.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capture fisheries production (metric tons), per square kilometre in Namibia peaked at 1 metric tons per square kilometre in 1993 and was at its lowest, 0 metric tons per square kilometre, in 1961.
That places Namibia 121st out of 216 countries with data for 2023, 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), per square kilometre in Namibia, year by year
| Year | metric tons per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0 metric tons per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 0 metric tons per square kilometre | — |
| 1963 | 0 metric tons per square kilometre | — |
| 1964 | 0 metric tons per square kilometre | — |
| 1965 | 0 metric tons per square kilometre | — |
| 1966 | 0.0061 metric tons per square kilometre | — |
| 1967 | 0.0061 metric tons per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 0.0061 metric tons per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 0.0061 metric tons per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 0.0079 metric tons per square kilometre | +30.0% |
| 1971 | 0.0079 metric tons per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 0.0079 metric tons per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 0.0079 metric tons per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 0.008 metric tons per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 1975 | 0.0086 metric tons per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 1976 | 0.0095 metric tons per square kilometre | +11.3% |
| 1977 | 0.0106 metric tons per square kilometre | +11.5% |
| 1978 | 0.011 metric tons per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 1979 | 0.0118 metric tons per square kilometre | +7.7% |
| 1980 | 0.0124 metric tons per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 1981 | 0.0132 metric tons per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 1982 | 0.0142 metric tons per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 1983 | 0.0147 metric tons per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 1984 | 0.0157 metric tons per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 1985 | 0.0166 metric tons per square kilometre | +6.2% |
| 1986 | 0.0181 metric tons per square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 1987 | 0.0394 metric tons per square kilometre | +117.4% |
| 1988 | 0.0406 metric tons per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1989 | 0.0258 metric tons per square kilometre | -36.4% |
| 1990 | 0.3401 metric tons per square kilometre | +1219.2% |
| 1991 | 0.2749 metric tons per square kilometre | -19.2% |
| 1992 | 0.8257 metric tons per square kilometre | +200.4% |
| 1993 | 1 metric tons per square kilometre | +21.6% |
| 1994 | 0.8351 metric tons per square kilometre | -16.8% |
| 1995 | 0.7186 metric tons per square kilometre | -13.9% |
| 1996 | 0.6556 metric tons per square kilometre | -8.8% |
| 1997 | 0.6559 metric tons per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 0.7752 metric tons per square kilometre | +18.2% |
| 1999 | 0.7361 metric tons per square kilometre | -5.1% |
| 2000 | 0.7683 metric tons per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 2001 | 0.7203 metric tons per square kilometre | -6.2% |
| 2002 | 0.8062 metric tons per square kilometre | +11.9% |
| 2003 | 0.8165 metric tons per square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 2004 | 0.7326 metric tons per square kilometre | -10.3% |
| 2005 | 0.7513 metric tons per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 2006 | 0.7202 metric tons per square kilometre | -4.1% |
| 2007 | 0.5442 metric tons per square kilometre | -24.4% |
| 2008 | 0.5101 metric tons per square kilometre | -6.3% |
| 2009 | 0.5185 metric tons per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 2010 | 0.5219 metric tons per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 0.5588 metric tons per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 2012 | 0.6414 metric tons per square kilometre | +14.8% |
| 2013 | 0.6588 metric tons per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 2014 | 0.5745 metric tons per square kilometre | -12.8% |
| 2015 | 0.6645 metric tons per square kilometre | +15.7% |
| 2016 | 0.6521 metric tons per square kilometre | -1.9% |
| 2017 | 0.6226 metric tons per square kilometre | -4.5% |
| 2018 | 0.6205 metric tons per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 0.5893 metric tons per square kilometre | -5.0% |
| 2020 | 0.4059 metric tons per square kilometre | -31.1% |
| 2021 | 0.3861 metric tons per square kilometre | -4.9% |
| 2022 | 0.4568 metric tons per square kilometre | +18.3% |
| 2023 | 0.4532 metric tons per square kilometre | -0.8% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 0.4532 metric tons per square kilometre is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.462 metric tons per square kilometre, 98% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 0.4532 metric tons per square kilometre is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.4202 metric tons per square kilometre, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Capture fisheries production (metric tons), per square kilometre in Namibia 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.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | +1219.2% | 0.0258 metric tons per square kilometre | 0.3401 metric tons per square kilometre |
| 1992 | +200.4% | 0.2749 metric tons per square kilometre | 0.8257 metric tons per square kilometre |
| 1987 | +117.4% | 0.0181 metric tons per square kilometre | 0.0394 metric tons per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.0027 metric tons per square kilometre | 0 metric tons per square kilometre | 0.0061 metric tons per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 0.0091 metric tons per square kilometre | 0.0079 metric tons per square kilometre | 0.0118 metric tons per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0211 metric tons per square kilometre | 0.0124 metric tons per square kilometre | 0.0406 metric tons per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.6821 metric tons per square kilometre | 0.2749 metric tons per square kilometre | 1 metric tons per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.6888 metric tons per square kilometre | 0.5101 metric tons per square kilometre | 0.8165 metric tons per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.6104 metric tons per square kilometre | 0.5219 metric tons per square kilometre | 0.6645 metric tons per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4255 metric tons per square kilometre | 0.3861 metric tons per square kilometre | 0.4568 metric tons per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 118 Monaco 0.4798 metric tons per square kilometre compare
- 119 Iran 0.4797 metric tons per square kilometre compare
- 120 Benin 0.462 metric tons per square kilometre compare
- 122 Angola 0.4434 metric tons per square kilometre compare
- 123 East Timor 0.4366 metric tons per square kilometre compare
- 124 Italy 0.4339 metric tons per square kilometre compare
More environment data for Namibia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.99 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -1.14 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.319 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 0.979 °C (2025)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 3.39 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) -100 % change on previous year (2009)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capture fisheries production (metric tons), per square kilometre in Namibia?
- Capture fisheries production (metric tons), per square kilometre in Namibia was 0.4532 metric tons per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest capture fisheries production (metric tons), per square kilometre recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 1 metric tons per square kilometre in 1993.
- What is the lowest capture fisheries production (metric tons), per square kilometre recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 metric tons per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Namibia rank for capture fisheries production (metric tons), per square kilometre?
- Namibia ranks 121st out of 216 countries with data for 2023.
- Is capture fisheries production (metric tons), per square kilometre rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Capture fisheries production (metric tons), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Capture fisheries production (metric tons) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Capture fisheries production (metric tons) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Capture fisheries production Food and Agriculture Organization., Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Capture fisheries production (metric tons) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.