Inland fisheries in Bulgaria

Bulgaria: Inland fisheries was 47.8 Tonnes in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
47.8 Tonnes
Change on year
down 46.5%
World rank
36th
of 40 countries
All-time high
2,475 Tonnes
in 1999
All-time low
47.8 Tonnes
in 2022
Years of data
28
1995–2022

Inland fisheries in Bulgaria, 1995–2022

05001.0k1.5k2.0k2.5k1995200820221995: 762 Tonnes1996: 1.1k Tonnes1997: 1.9k Tonnes1998: 2.3k Tonnes1999: 2.5k Tonnes2000: 861 Tonnes2001: 1.6k Tonnes2002: 1.5k Tonnes2003: 1.8k Tonnes2004: 2.4k Tonnes2005: 2.0k Tonnes2006: 1.9k Tonnes2007: 1.1k Tonnes2008: 1.2k Tonnes2009: 1.6k Tonnes2010: 1.1k Tonnes2011: 1.5k Tonnes2012: 1.4k Tonnes2013: 135 Tonnes2014: 142 Tonnes2015: 86 Tonnes2016: 52 Tonnes2017: 52 Tonnes2018: 54 Tonnes2019: 60 Tonnes2020: 68.3 Tonnes2021: 89.4 Tonnes2022: 47.8 Tonnes

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

Analysis

Bulgaria recorded 47.8 Tonnes for inland fisheries in 2022. That is the lowest value across all 28 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 46.5% on the previous year and down 96.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, inland fisheries in Bulgaria peaked at 2,475 Tonnes in 1999 and was at its lowest, 47.8 Tonnes, in 2022.

That places Bulgaria 36th 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 Bulgaria, year by year

Annual values for Inland fisheries in Bulgaria, 1995 to 2022.
Year Tonnes Change
1995 762 Tonnes
1996 1,127 Tonnes +47.9%
1997 1,881 Tonnes +66.9%
1998 2,336 Tonnes +24.2%
1999 2,475 Tonnes +6.0%
2000 861 Tonnes -65.2%
2001 1,640 Tonnes +90.5%
2002 1,453 Tonnes -11.4%
2003 1,824 Tonnes +25.5%
2004 2,434 Tonnes +33.4%
2005 2,025 Tonnes -16.8%
2006 1,904 Tonnes -6.0%
2007 1,073 Tonnes -43.6%
2008 1,197 Tonnes +11.6%
2009 1,588 Tonnes +32.7%
2010 1,085 Tonnes -31.7%
2011 1,478 Tonnes +36.2%
2012 1,428 Tonnes -3.4%
2013 135 Tonnes -90.5%
2014 142 Tonnes +5.2%
2015 86 Tonnes -39.4%
2016 52 Tonnes -39.5%
2017 52 Tonnes +0.0%
2018 54 Tonnes +3.8%
2019 60 Tonnes +11.1%
2020 68.3 Tonnes +13.8%
2021 89.36 Tonnes +30.8%
2022 47.8 Tonnes -46.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 1,716 Tonnes 762 Tonnes 2,475 Tonnes 5
2000s 1,600 Tonnes 861 Tonnes 2,434 Tonnes 10
2010s 457.2 Tonnes 52 Tonnes 1,478 Tonnes 10
2020s 68.49 Tonnes 47.8 Tonnes 89.36 Tonnes 3

Countries ranked near Bulgaria

  1. 33 Ireland 92.6 Tonnes compare
  2. 34 Australia 50 Tonnes compare
  3. 34 Costa Rica 50 Tonnes compare
  4. 37 Denmark 10 Tonnes compare
  5. 38 Portugal 1 Tonnes compare
  6. 39 Chile 0 Tonnes compare
  7. 39 Luxembourg 0 Tonnes

See the full ranking of 53 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is inland fisheries in Bulgaria?
Inland fisheries in Bulgaria was 47.8 Tonnes in 2022, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest inland fisheries recorded in Bulgaria?
The highest recorded value was 2,475 Tonnes in 1999.
What is the lowest inland fisheries recorded in Bulgaria?
The lowest recorded value was 47.8 Tonnes in 2022.
How does Bulgaria rank for inland fisheries?
Bulgaria ranks 36th out of 40 countries with data for 2022.
Is inland fisheries rising or falling in Bulgaria?
Over the last ten years it is down 96.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bulgaria 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