Inland fisheries in Australia
Australia: Inland fisheries was 50 Tonnes in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Inland fisheries in Australia, 1995–2022
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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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
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