Capture fisheries production in Eritrea

Eritrea: Capture fisheries production was 2,459 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2,459 metric tons
Change on year
up 32.1%
World rank
163rd
of 215 countries
All-time high
12,712 metric tons
in 2000
All-time low
475 metric tons
in 1993
Years of data
32
1993–2024

Capture fisheries production in Eritrea, 1993–2024

02.5k5.0k7.5k10.0k12.5k1993200820241993: 475 metric tons1994: 2.7k metric tons1995: 3.6k metric tons1996: 3.3k metric tons1997: 1.0k metric tons1998: 1.9k metric tons1999: 7.0k metric tons2000: 12.7k metric tons2001: 8.9k metric tons2002: 7.9k metric tons2003: 6.7k metric tons2004: 7.4k metric tons2005: 4.0k metric tons2006: 8.8k metric tons2007: 2.2k metric tons2008: 2.0k metric tons2009: 3.3k metric tons2010: 3.6k metric tons2011: 2.9k metric tons2012: 3.9k metric tons2013: 3.6k metric tons2014: 3.7k metric tons2015: 6.2k metric tons2016: 3.4k metric tons2017: 4.8k metric tons2018: 6.3k metric tons2019: 5.9k metric tons2020: 1.9k metric tons2021: 1.1k metric tons2022: 1.7k metric tons2023: 1.9k metric tons2024: 2.5k 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). Measured in metric tons.

Analysis

The most recent figure for capture fisheries production in Eritrea is 2,459 metric tons, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 32.1% on the previous year and down 33.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, capture fisheries production in Eritrea peaked at 12,712 metric tons in 2000 and was at its lowest, 475 metric tons, in 1993.

Eritrea ranks 163rd of 215 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 2,840 metric tons 475 metric tons 6,997 metric tons 7
2000s 6,390 metric tons 1,965 metric tons 12,712 metric tons 10
2010s 4,432 metric tons 2,939 metric tons 6,341 metric tons 10
2020s 1,789 metric tons 1,078 metric tons 2,459 metric tons 5

Countries ranked near Eritrea

  1. 160 Lebanon 2,705 metric tons compare
  2. 161 Tajikistan 2,620 metric tons compare
  3. 162 Serbia 2,495 metric tons compare
  4. 164 Kuwait 2,451 metric tons compare
  5. 165 Curacao 2,450 metric tons compare
  6. 166 Turks and Caicos Islands 2,306 metric tons compare

See the full ranking of 263 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is capture fisheries production in Eritrea?
Capture fisheries production in Eritrea was 2,459 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 capture fisheries production recorded in Eritrea?
The highest recorded value was 12,712 metric tons in 2000.
What is the lowest capture fisheries production recorded in Eritrea?
The lowest recorded value was 475 metric tons in 1993.
How does Eritrea rank for capture fisheries production?
Eritrea ranks 163rd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is capture fisheries production rising or falling in Eritrea?
Over the last ten years it is down 33.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Eritrea 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 Capture fisheries production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Capture 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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Capture fisheries production measures the volume of fish catches landed by a country for all commercial, industrial, recreational and subsistence purposes.