Inland fisheries in Iceland
Iceland: Inland fisheries was 111.47 Tonnes in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Inland fisheries in Iceland, 1995–2022
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 29 Belgium 283 Tonnes compare
- 30 New Zealand 269.31 Tonnes compare
- 31 Taiwan, China 146.55 Tonnes compare
- 33 Ireland 92.6 Tonnes compare
- 34 Australia 50 Tonnes compare
- 34 Costa Rica 50 Tonnes compare
More environment data for Iceland
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 3.89 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.587 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.47 °C (2025)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import -23.81 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import 0 t per person (2024)
- Exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 2.52 Percentage change (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 9.71 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 0.0012 1000 USD per person (2024)
- Total fibre furnish — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
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
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