Inland fisheries in Australia

Australia: Inland fisheries was 50 Tonnes in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
50 Tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
34th
of 40 countries
All-time high
821 Tonnes
in 1995
All-time low
49.69 Tonnes
in 2020
Years of data
28
1995–2022

Inland fisheries in Australia, 1995–2022

02004006008001995200820221995: 821 Tonnes1996: 705 Tonnes1997: 612 Tonnes1998: 593 Tonnes1999: 398 Tonnes2000: 366 Tonnes2001: 185 Tonnes2002: 156 Tonnes2003: 303 Tonnes2004: 317 Tonnes2005: 501 Tonnes2006: 335 Tonnes2007: 400 Tonnes2008: 450 Tonnes2009: 400 Tonnes2010: 400 Tonnes2011: 374 Tonnes2012: 315 Tonnes2013: 200 Tonnes2014: 94 Tonnes2015: 66 Tonnes2016: 54.8 Tonnes2017: 93 Tonnes2018: 58.6 Tonnes2019: 67.3 Tonnes2020: 49.7 Tonnes2021: 50 Tonnes2022: 50 Tonnes

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Tonnes.

Analysis

The most recent figure for inland fisheries in Australia is 50 Tonnes, measured in 2022.

The figure is down 84.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, inland fisheries in Australia peaked at 821 Tonnes in 1995 and was at its lowest, 49.69 Tonnes, in 2020.

That places Australia 34th out of 40 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Inland fisheries in Australia, year by year

Annual values for Inland fisheries in Australia, 1995 to 2022.
Year Tonnes Change
1995 821 Tonnes
1996 705 Tonnes -14.1%
1997 612 Tonnes -13.2%
1998 593 Tonnes -3.1%
1999 398 Tonnes -32.9%
2000 366 Tonnes -8.0%
2001 185 Tonnes -49.5%
2002 156 Tonnes -15.7%
2003 303 Tonnes +94.2%
2004 317 Tonnes +4.6%
2005 501 Tonnes +58.0%
2006 335 Tonnes -33.1%
2007 400 Tonnes +19.4%
2008 450 Tonnes +12.5%
2009 400 Tonnes -11.1%
2010 400 Tonnes +0.0%
2011 374 Tonnes -6.5%
2012 315 Tonnes -15.8%
2013 200 Tonnes -36.5%
2014 94 Tonnes -53.0%
2015 66 Tonnes -29.8%
2016 54.84 Tonnes -16.9%
2017 93 Tonnes +69.6%
2018 58.61 Tonnes -37.0%
2019 67.3 Tonnes +14.8%
2020 49.69 Tonnes -26.2%
2021 50 Tonnes +0.6%
2022 50 Tonnes +0.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 625.8 Tonnes 398 Tonnes 821 Tonnes 5
2000s 341.3 Tonnes 156 Tonnes 501 Tonnes 10
2010s 172.28 Tonnes 54.84 Tonnes 400 Tonnes 10
2020s 49.9 Tonnes 49.69 Tonnes 50 Tonnes 3

Countries ranked near Australia

  1. 31 Taiwan, China 146.55 Tonnes compare
  2. 32 Iceland 111.47 Tonnes compare
  3. 33 Ireland 92.6 Tonnes compare
  4. 34 Costa Rica 50 Tonnes compare
  5. 36 Bulgaria 47.8 Tonnes compare
  6. 37 Denmark 10 Tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 53 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is inland fisheries in Australia?
Inland fisheries in Australia was 50 Tonnes in 2022, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest inland fisheries recorded in Australia?
The highest recorded value was 821 Tonnes in 1995.
What is the lowest inland fisheries recorded in Australia?
The lowest recorded value was 49.69 Tonnes in 2020.
How does Australia rank for inland fisheries?
Australia ranks 34th out of 40 countries with data for 2022.
Is inland fisheries rising or falling in Australia?
Over the last ten years it is down 84.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Australia data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Inland fisheries. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Inland fisheries
Unit
Tonnes
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
53 places, 1,481 data points, 1995–2022
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This dataset presents data on nominal catches of all aquatic animals (fish, crustaceans, molluscs, and other aquatic animals), animal products, and plants taken for commercial, industrial, recreational, and subsistence purposes from inland waters. Data are expressed in live weight tonnes. Inland fisheries - General notes Inland fisheries - Notes on individual countries and areas