Inland fisheries in Japan
Japan: Inland fisheries was 22,452 Tonnes in 2022. ▼ Falling
Inland fisheries in Japan, 1995–2022
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Tonnes.
Analysis
Japan recorded 22,452 Tonnes for inland fisheries in 2022.
That represents a change of up 22.6% on the previous year and down 31.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inland fisheries in Japan peaked at 92,837 Tonnes in 1996 and was at its lowest, 18,308 Tonnes, in 2021.
That places Japan 11th out of 40 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 28 years of available data.
Inland fisheries in Japan, year by year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 90,617 Tonnes | — |
| 1996 | 92,837 Tonnes | +2.4% |
| 1997 | 84,748 Tonnes | -8.7% |
| 1998 | 77,997 Tonnes | -8.0% |
| 1999 | 70,614 Tonnes | -9.5% |
| 2000 | 70,012 Tonnes | -0.9% |
| 2001 | 61,031 Tonnes | -12.8% |
| 2002 | 60,809 Tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2003 | 60,419 Tonnes | -0.6% |
| 2004 | 60,310 Tonnes | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 54,406 Tonnes | -9.8% |
| 2006 | 41,301 Tonnes | -24.1% |
| 2007 | 38,414 Tonnes | -7.0% |
| 2008 | 32,261 Tonnes | -16.0% |
| 2009 | 41,179 Tonnes | +27.6% |
| 2010 | 39,576 Tonnes | -3.9% |
| 2011 | 34,015 Tonnes | -14.1% |
| 2012 | 32,694 Tonnes | -3.9% |
| 2013 | 30,467 Tonnes | -6.8% |
| 2014 | 30,443 Tonnes | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 32,775 Tonnes | +7.7% |
| 2016 | 27,774 Tonnes | -15.3% |
| 2017 | 25,054 Tonnes | -9.8% |
| 2018 | 26,777 Tonnes | +6.9% |
| 2019 | 21,606 Tonnes | -19.3% |
| 2020 | 21,585 Tonnes | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 18,308 Tonnes | -15.2% |
| 2022 | 22,452 Tonnes | +22.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 83,363 Tonnes | 70,614 Tonnes | 92,837 Tonnes | 5 |
| 2000s | 52,014 Tonnes | 32,261 Tonnes | 70,012 Tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 30,118 Tonnes | 21,606 Tonnes | 39,576 Tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 20,782 Tonnes | 18,308 Tonnes | 22,452 Tonnes | 3 |
Countries ranked near Japan
More environment data for Japan
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.51 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -4.8 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.358 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.86 °C (2025)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import -20.37 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import 0.0001 t per person (2024)
- Exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 0.5479 Percentage change (2024)
- Exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.21 Percentage change (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value -1.26 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inland fisheries in Japan?
- Inland fisheries in Japan was 22,452 Tonnes in 2022, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest inland fisheries recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 92,837 Tonnes in 1996.
- What is the lowest inland fisheries recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 18,308 Tonnes in 2021.
- How does Japan rank for inland fisheries?
- Japan ranks 11th out of 40 countries with data for 2022.
- Is inland fisheries rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Japan 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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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