Capture fisheries production in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa: Capture fisheries production was 8.80 million metric tons in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
8.80 million metric tons
Change on year
up 2.2%
Rank
25th
of 45 groups
All-time high
8.80 million metric tons
in 2024
All-time low
1.95 million metric tons
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Capture fisheries production in Sub-Saharan Africa, 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
In 2024, capture fisheries production in Sub-Saharan Africa stood at 8.80 million metric tons. That is the highest value across all 65 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.2% on the previous year and up 23.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capture fisheries production in Sub-Saharan Africa peaked at 8.80 million metric tons in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.95 million metric tons, in 1960.
That places Sub-Saharan Africa 25th out of 45 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 65 years of available data.
Capture fisheries production in Sub-Saharan Africa, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.95 million metric tons | — |
| 1961 | 2.12 million metric tons | +8.8% |
| 1962 | 2.27 million metric tons | +7.0% |
| 1963 | 2.40 million metric tons | +5.9% |
| 1964 | 2.78 million metric tons | +15.7% |
| 1965 | 2.82 million metric tons | +1.5% |
| 1966 | 2.98 million metric tons | +5.6% |
| 1967 | 3.39 million metric tons | +13.7% |
| 1968 | 3.91 million metric tons | +15.3% |
| 1969 | 3.89 million metric tons | -0.3% |
| 1970 | 3.41 million metric tons | -12.5% |
| 1971 | 3.45 million metric tons | +1.4% |
| 1972 | 3.79 million metric tons | +9.8% |
| 1973 | 3.95 million metric tons | +4.2% |
| 1974 | 3.94 million metric tons | -0.2% |
| 1975 | 3.74 million metric tons | -5.3% |
| 1976 | 3.44 million metric tons | -7.9% |
| 1977 | 3.43 million metric tons | -0.3% |
| 1978 | 3.40 million metric tons | -0.8% |
| 1979 | 3.29 million metric tons | -3.4% |
| 1980 | 3.12 million metric tons | -5.0% |
| 1981 | 3.22 million metric tons | +2.9% |
| 1982 | 3.22 million metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 3.39 million metric tons | +5.4% |
| 1984 | 3.28 million metric tons | -3.4% |
| 1985 | 3.35 million metric tons | +2.4% |
| 1986 | 3.56 million metric tons | +6.0% |
| 1987 | 4.39 million metric tons | +23.6% |
| 1988 | 4.33 million metric tons | -1.5% |
| 1989 | 3.97 million metric tons | -8.3% |
| 1990 | 4.08 million metric tons | +3.0% |
| 1991 | 3.77 million metric tons | -7.6% |
| 1992 | 4.66 million metric tons | +23.4% |
| 1993 | 4.62 million metric tons | -0.8% |
| 1994 | 4.33 million metric tons | -6.3% |
| 1995 | 4.55 million metric tons | +5.1% |
| 1996 | 4.50 million metric tons | -1.2% |
| 1997 | 4.73 million metric tons | +5.1% |
| 1998 | 4.90 million metric tons | +3.8% |
| 1999 | 5.13 million metric tons | +4.6% |
| 2000 | 5.36 million metric tons | +4.6% |
| 2001 | 5.46 million metric tons | +1.8% |
| 2002 | 5.49 million metric tons | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 5.79 million metric tons | +5.5% |
| 2004 | 6.05 million metric tons | +4.4% |
| 2005 | 6.06 million metric tons | +0.2% |
| 2006 | 5.66 million metric tons | -6.5% |
| 2007 | 5.77 million metric tons | +1.9% |
| 2008 | 5.77 million metric tons | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 5.76 million metric tons | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 6.14 million metric tons | +6.6% |
| 2011 | 6.42 million metric tons | +4.5% |
| 2012 | 6.94 million metric tons | +8.2% |
| 2013 | 6.88 million metric tons | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 7.15 million metric tons | +3.9% |
| 2015 | 7.19 million metric tons | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 7.66 million metric tons | +6.5% |
| 2017 | 8.47 million metric tons | +10.6% |
| 2018 | 8.49 million metric tons | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 8.36 million metric tons | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 8.01 million metric tons | -4.2% |
| 2021 | 8.53 million metric tons | +6.5% |
| 2022 | 8.36 million metric tons | -2.0% |
| 2023 | 8.61 million metric tons | +3.0% |
| 2024 | 8.80 million metric tons | +2.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.85 million metric tons | 1.95 million metric tons | 3.91 million metric tons | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.58 million metric tons | 3.29 million metric tons | 3.95 million metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.58 million metric tons | 3.12 million metric tons | 4.39 million metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.53 million metric tons | 3.77 million metric tons | 5.13 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.72 million metric tons | 5.36 million metric tons | 6.06 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.37 million metric tons | 6.14 million metric tons | 8.49 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.46 million metric tons | 8.01 million metric tons | 8.80 million metric tons | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa
- 22 Iran, Islamic Republic of 789,229 metric tons compare
- 23 Ecuador 784,915 metric tons compare
- 24 Spain 764,462 metric tons compare
- 25 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 755,323 metric tons compare
- 26 Oman 727,006 metric tons compare
- 27 Brazil 720,404 metric tons compare
- 28 Canada 681,733 metric tons compare
More environment data for Sub-Saharan Africa
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -7.11 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -6.36 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.223 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.21 °C (2025)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes 30.86 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Permanent meadows and pastures — Share in Agricultural land 72.81 % (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 305.43 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 2.29 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Permanent meadows and pastures — Share in Land area 31.93 % (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capture fisheries production in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Capture fisheries production in Sub-Saharan Africa was 8.80 million 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 Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 8.80 million metric tons in 2024.
- What is the lowest capture fisheries production recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.95 million metric tons in 1960.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa rank for capture fisheries production?
- Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 25th out of 45 groups with data for 2024.
- Is capture fisheries production rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa 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.