Capture fisheries production in Poland
Poland: Capture fisheries production was 140,741 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
140,741 metric tons
Change on year
down 18.1%
World rank
70th
of 216 countries
All-time high
786,442 metric tons
in 1975
All-time low
136,496 metric tons
in 2008
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Capture fisheries production in Poland, 1960–2024
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 Poland is 140,741 metric tons, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 18.1% on the previous year and down 24.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capture fisheries production in Poland peaked at 786,442 metric tons in 1975 and was at its lowest, 136,496 metric tons, in 2008.
That places Poland 70th out of 216 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 in Poland, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 175,911 metric tons | — |
| 1961 | 176,822 metric tons | +0.5% |
| 1962 | 173,016 metric tons | -2.2% |
| 1963 | 217,937 metric tons | +26.0% |
| 1964 | 254,341 metric tons | +16.7% |
| 1965 | 287,757 metric tons | +13.1% |
| 1966 | 324,613 metric tons | +12.8% |
| 1967 | 328,215 metric tons | +1.1% |
| 1968 | 394,282 metric tons | +20.1% |
| 1969 | 394,942 metric tons | +0.2% |
| 1970 | 459,628 metric tons | +16.4% |
| 1971 | 507,249 metric tons | +10.4% |
| 1972 | 531,014 metric tons | +4.7% |
| 1973 | 565,133 metric tons | +6.4% |
| 1974 | 665,636 metric tons | +17.8% |
| 1975 | 786,442 metric tons | +18.1% |
| 1976 | 736,485 metric tons | -6.4% |
| 1977 | 646,861 metric tons | -12.2% |
| 1978 | 569,398 metric tons | -12.0% |
| 1979 | 589,349 metric tons | +3.5% |
| 1980 | 630,783 metric tons | +7.0% |
| 1981 | 608,898 metric tons | -3.5% |
| 1982 | 596,400 metric tons | -2.1% |
| 1983 | 722,833 metric tons | +21.2% |
| 1984 | 700,369 metric tons | -3.1% |
| 1985 | 658,198 metric tons | -6.0% |
| 1986 | 626,401 metric tons | -4.8% |
| 1987 | 651,648 metric tons | +4.0% |
| 1988 | 628,026 metric tons | -3.6% |
| 1989 | 539,444 metric tons | -14.1% |
| 1990 | 448,293 metric tons | -16.9% |
| 1991 | 428,627 metric tons | -4.4% |
| 1992 | 481,775 metric tons | +12.4% |
| 1993 | 395,406 metric tons | -17.9% |
| 1994 | 438,032 metric tons | +10.8% |
| 1995 | 429,372 metric tons | -2.0% |
| 1996 | 342,793 metric tons | -20.2% |
| 1997 | 348,913 metric tons | +1.8% |
| 1998 | 242,010 metric tons | -30.6% |
| 1999 | 235,724 metric tons | -2.6% |
| 2000 | 215,682 metric tons | -8.5% |
| 2001 | 222,064 metric tons | +3.0% |
| 2002 | 219,440 metric tons | -1.2% |
| 2003 | 175,399 metric tons | -20.1% |
| 2004 | 186,108 metric tons | +6.1% |
| 2005 | 149,247 metric tons | -19.8% |
| 2006 | 139,479 metric tons | -6.5% |
| 2007 | 145,820 metric tons | +4.5% |
| 2008 | 136,496 metric tons | -6.4% |
| 2009 | 217,893 metric tons | +59.6% |
| 2010 | 189,722 metric tons | -12.9% |
| 2011 | 192,308 metric tons | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 192,385 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 208,170 metric tons | +8.2% |
| 2014 | 185,598 metric tons | -10.8% |
| 2015 | 199,428 metric tons | +7.5% |
| 2016 | 212,115 metric tons | +6.4% |
| 2017 | 220,396 metric tons | +3.9% |
| 2018 | 216,704 metric tons | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 205,443 metric tons | -5.2% |
| 2020 | 200,390 metric tons | -2.5% |
| 2021 | 195,384 metric tons | -2.5% |
| 2022 | 172,523 metric tons | -11.7% |
| 2023 | 171,783 metric tons | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 140,741 metric tons | -18.1% |
Poland compared with similar countries
- Poland's 140,741 metric tons is above the median for high income countries, which is 15,100 metric tons, 9.3× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Poland's 140,741 metric tons is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 25,991 metric tons, 5.4× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 272,784 metric tons | 173,016 metric tons | 394,942 metric tons | 10 |
| 1970s | 605,720 metric tons | 459,628 metric tons | 786,442 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 636,300 metric tons | 539,444 metric tons | 722,833 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 379,094 metric tons | 235,724 metric tons | 481,775 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 180,763 metric tons | 136,496 metric tons | 222,064 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 202,227 metric tons | 185,598 metric tons | 220,396 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 176,164 metric tons | 140,741 metric tons | 200,390 metric tons | 5 |
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- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.777 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.06 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 4.47 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -1.73 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 0.1029 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capture fisheries production in Poland?
- Capture fisheries production in Poland was 140,741 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 Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 786,442 metric tons in 1975.
- What is the lowest capture fisheries production recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 136,496 metric tons in 2008.
- How does Poland rank for capture fisheries production?
- Poland ranks 70th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is capture fisheries production rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland 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
Capture fisheries production measures the volume of fish catches landed by a country for all commercial, industrial, recreational and subsistence purposes.