Inland fisheries in Iceland

Iceland: Inland fisheries was 111.47 Tonnes in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
111.47 Tonnes
Change on year
down 3.9%
World rank
32nd
of 40 countries
All-time high
739 Tonnes
in 1995
All-time low
111.47 Tonnes
in 2022
Years of data
28
1995–2022

Inland fisheries in Iceland, 1995–2022

2004006008001995200820221995: 739 Tonnes1996: 608 Tonnes1997: 404 Tonnes1998: 416 Tonnes1999: 370 Tonnes2000: 176 Tonnes2001: 160 Tonnes2002: 210 Tonnes2003: 225 Tonnes2004: 222 Tonnes2005: 219 Tonnes2006: 173 Tonnes2007: 185 Tonnes2008: 231 Tonnes2009: 235 Tonnes2010: 260 Tonnes2011: 188 Tonnes2012: 129 Tonnes2013: 189 Tonnes2014: 211 Tonnes2015: 201 Tonnes2016: 176 Tonnes2017: 137 Tonnes2018: 124 Tonnes2019: 119 Tonnes2020: 130 Tonnes2021: 116 Tonnes2022: 111.5 Tonnes

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

Analysis

Iceland recorded 111.47 Tonnes for inland fisheries in 2022. That is the lowest value across all 28 years on record.

The figure is down 3.9% on the previous year and down 13.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, inland fisheries in Iceland peaked at 739 Tonnes in 1995 and was at its lowest, 111.47 Tonnes, in 2022.

That places Iceland 32nd 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 Iceland, year by year

Annual values for Inland fisheries in Iceland, 1995 to 2022.
Year Tonnes Change
1995 739 Tonnes
1996 608 Tonnes -17.7%
1997 404 Tonnes -33.6%
1998 416 Tonnes +3.0%
1999 370 Tonnes -11.1%
2000 176 Tonnes -52.4%
2001 160 Tonnes -9.1%
2002 210 Tonnes +31.2%
2003 225 Tonnes +7.1%
2004 222 Tonnes -1.3%
2005 219 Tonnes -1.4%
2006 173 Tonnes -21.0%
2007 185 Tonnes +6.9%
2008 231 Tonnes +24.9%
2009 235 Tonnes +1.7%
2010 260 Tonnes +10.6%
2011 188 Tonnes -27.7%
2012 129 Tonnes -31.4%
2013 189 Tonnes +46.5%
2014 211 Tonnes +11.6%
2015 201 Tonnes -4.7%
2016 176 Tonnes -12.4%
2017 137 Tonnes -22.2%
2018 124 Tonnes -9.5%
2019 119 Tonnes -4.0%
2020 130 Tonnes +9.2%
2021 116 Tonnes -10.8%
2022 111.47 Tonnes -3.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 507.4 Tonnes 370 Tonnes 739 Tonnes 5
2000s 203.6 Tonnes 160 Tonnes 235 Tonnes 10
2010s 173.4 Tonnes 119 Tonnes 260 Tonnes 10
2020s 119.16 Tonnes 111.47 Tonnes 130 Tonnes 3

Countries ranked near Iceland

  1. 29 Belgium 283 Tonnes compare
  2. 30 New Zealand 269.31 Tonnes compare
  3. 31 Taiwan, China 146.55 Tonnes compare
  4. 33 Ireland 92.6 Tonnes compare
  5. 34 Australia 50 Tonnes compare
  6. 34 Costa Rica 50 Tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 53 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is inland fisheries in Iceland?
Inland fisheries in Iceland was 111.47 Tonnes in 2022, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest inland fisheries recorded in Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 739 Tonnes in 1995.
What is the lowest inland fisheries recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was 111.47 Tonnes in 2022.
How does Iceland rank for inland fisheries?
Iceland ranks 32nd out of 40 countries with data for 2022.
Is inland fisheries rising or falling in Iceland?
Over the last ten years it is down 13.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iceland 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