Inland fisheries in France

France: Inland fisheries was 1,148 Tonnes in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
1,148 Tonnes
Change on year
down 0.6%
World rank
23rd
of 40 countries
All-time high
5,332 Tonnes
in 1995
All-time low
1,075 Tonnes
in 2016
Years of data
28
1995–2022

Inland fisheries in France, 1995–2022

1.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k5.0k1995200820221995: 5.3k Tonnes1996: 5.0k Tonnes1997: 4.8k Tonnes1998: 4.5k Tonnes1999: 3.0k Tonnes2000: 2.9k Tonnes2001: 2.6k Tonnes2002: 2.5k Tonnes2003: 2.5k Tonnes2004: 2.4k Tonnes2005: 2.3k Tonnes2006: 2.2k Tonnes2007: 2.2k Tonnes2008: 2.1k Tonnes2009: 2.0k Tonnes2010: 1.9k Tonnes2011: 1.9k Tonnes2012: 1.8k Tonnes2013: 1.2k Tonnes2014: 1.2k Tonnes2015: 1.2k Tonnes2016: 1.1k Tonnes2017: 1.1k Tonnes2018: 1.1k Tonnes2019: 1.1k Tonnes2020: 1.1k Tonnes2021: 1.2k Tonnes2022: 1.1k Tonnes

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

Analysis

In 2022, inland fisheries in France stood at 1,148 Tonnes.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.6% on the previous year and down 35.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, inland fisheries in France peaked at 5,332 Tonnes in 1995 and was at its lowest, 1,075 Tonnes, in 2016.

France ranks 23rd of 40 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Inland fisheries in France, year by year

Annual values for Inland fisheries in France, 1995 to 2022.
Year Tonnes Change
1995 5,332 Tonnes
1996 4,962 Tonnes -6.9%
1997 4,787 Tonnes -3.5%
1998 4,500 Tonnes -6.0%
1999 3,046 Tonnes -32.3%
2000 2,859 Tonnes -6.1%
2001 2,641 Tonnes -7.6%
2002 2,550 Tonnes -3.4%
2003 2,470 Tonnes -3.1%
2004 2,400 Tonnes -2.8%
2005 2,320 Tonnes -3.3%
2006 2,250 Tonnes -3.0%
2007 2,170 Tonnes -3.6%
2008 2,100 Tonnes -3.2%
2009 2,020 Tonnes -3.8%
2010 1,950 Tonnes -3.5%
2011 1,870 Tonnes -4.1%
2012 1,791 Tonnes -4.2%
2013 1,222 Tonnes -31.8%
2014 1,181 Tonnes -3.4%
2015 1,170 Tonnes -0.9%
2016 1,075 Tonnes -8.2%
2017 1,114 Tonnes +3.7%
2018 1,105 Tonnes -0.9%
2019 1,116 Tonnes +1.1%
2020 1,115 Tonnes -0.1%
2021 1,155 Tonnes +3.5%
2022 1,148 Tonnes -0.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 4,525 Tonnes 3,046 Tonnes 5,332 Tonnes 5
2000s 2,378 Tonnes 2,020 Tonnes 2,859 Tonnes 10
2010s 1,359 Tonnes 1,075 Tonnes 1,950 Tonnes 10
2020s 1,139 Tonnes 1,115 Tonnes 1,155 Tonnes 3

Countries ranked near France

  1. 20 Czechia 3,381 Tonnes compare
  2. 21 Romania 3,081 Tonnes compare
  3. 22 Switzerland 1,486 Tonnes compare
  4. 24 Greece 940 Tonnes compare
  5. 24 Israel 940 Tonnes compare
  6. 26 Austria 350 Tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 53 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is inland fisheries in France?
Inland fisheries in France was 1,148 Tonnes in 2022, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest inland fisheries recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 5,332 Tonnes in 1995.
What is the lowest inland fisheries recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 1,075 Tonnes in 2016.
How does France rank for inland fisheries?
France ranks 23rd out of 40 countries with data for 2022.
Is inland fisheries rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is down 35.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this France 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