Inland fisheries in Canada
Canada: Inland fisheries was 25,880 Tonnes in 2022. ▼ Falling
Inland fisheries in Canada, 1995–2022
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for inland fisheries in Canada is 25,880 Tonnes, measured in 2022.
The figure is up 2.9% on the previous year and down 21.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inland fisheries in Canada peaked at 43,124 Tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 21,864 Tonnes, in 2020.
Canada ranks 10th of 40 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 28 years of available data.
Inland fisheries in Canada, year by year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 38,756 Tonnes | — |
| 1996 | 38,295 Tonnes | -1.2% |
| 1997 | 38,798 Tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1998 | 40,744 Tonnes | +5.0% |
| 1999 | 40,587 Tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2000 | 40,667 Tonnes | +0.2% |
| 2001 | 38,140 Tonnes | -6.2% |
| 2002 | 39,999 Tonnes | +4.9% |
| 2003 | 37,383 Tonnes | -6.5% |
| 2004 | 36,116 Tonnes | -3.4% |
| 2005 | 32,269 Tonnes | -10.7% |
| 2006 | 32,234 Tonnes | -0.1% |
| 2007 | 32,303 Tonnes | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 31,063 Tonnes | -3.8% |
| 2009 | 33,023 Tonnes | +6.3% |
| 2010 | 27,385 Tonnes | -17.1% |
| 2011 | 25,744 Tonnes | -6.0% |
| 2012 | 32,783 Tonnes | +27.3% |
| 2013 | 32,745 Tonnes | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 31,323 Tonnes | -4.3% |
| 2015 | 32,203 Tonnes | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 34,949 Tonnes | +8.5% |
| 2017 | 32,556 Tonnes | -6.8% |
| 2018 | 43,124 Tonnes | +32.5% |
| 2019 | 26,544 Tonnes | -38.4% |
| 2020 | 21,864 Tonnes | -17.6% |
| 2021 | 25,139 Tonnes | +15.0% |
| 2022 | 25,880 Tonnes | +2.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 39,436 Tonnes | 38,295 Tonnes | 40,744 Tonnes | 5 |
| 2000s | 35,320 Tonnes | 31,063 Tonnes | 40,667 Tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 31,936 Tonnes | 25,744 Tonnes | 43,124 Tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 24,294 Tonnes | 21,864 Tonnes | 25,880 Tonnes | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is inland fisheries in Canada?
- Inland fisheries in Canada was 25,880 Tonnes in 2022, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest inland fisheries recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 43,124 Tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest inland fisheries recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 21,864 Tonnes in 2020.
- How does Canada rank for inland fisheries?
- Canada ranks 10th out of 40 countries with data for 2022.
- Is inland fisheries rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Canada 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