Inland fisheries in Mexico

Mexico: Inland fisheries was 19,449 Tonnes in 2022. ▼ Falling

Latest (2022)
19,449 Tonnes
Change on year
down 57.4%
World rank
13th
of 40 countries
All-time high
223,168 Tonnes
in 2018
All-time low
19,449 Tonnes
in 2022
Years of data
28
1995–2022

Inland fisheries in Mexico, 1995–2022

050.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k1995200820221995: 121.5k Tonnes1996: 121.9k Tonnes1997: 111.4k Tonnes1998: 98.7k Tonnes1999: 90.5k Tonnes2000: 106.3k Tonnes2001: 91.5k Tonnes2002: 82.4k Tonnes2003: 99.3k Tonnes2004: 106.9k Tonnes2005: 113.1k Tonnes2006: 115.7k Tonnes2007: 114.7k Tonnes2008: 106.3k Tonnes2009: 109.2k Tonnes2010: 115.7k Tonnes2011: 113.0k Tonnes2012: 107.4k Tonnes2013: 115.6k Tonnes2014: 123.3k Tonnes2015: 151.3k Tonnes2016: 199.3k Tonnes2017: 167.9k Tonnes2018: 223.2k Tonnes2019: 37.4k Tonnes2020: 33.1k Tonnes2021: 45.7k Tonnes2022: 19.4k Tonnes

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

Analysis

Mexico recorded 19,449 Tonnes for inland fisheries in 2022. That is the lowest value across all 28 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 57.4% on the previous year and down 81.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, inland fisheries in Mexico peaked at 223,168 Tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 19,449 Tonnes, in 2022.

Mexico ranks 13th of 40 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 28 years of available data.

Inland fisheries in Mexico, year by year

Annual values for Inland fisheries in Mexico, 1995 to 2022.
Year Tonnes Change
1995 121,467 Tonnes
1996 121,915 Tonnes +0.4%
1997 111,368 Tonnes -8.7%
1998 98,698 Tonnes -11.4%
1999 90,534 Tonnes -8.3%
2000 106,291 Tonnes +17.4%
2001 91,518 Tonnes -13.9%
2002 82,370 Tonnes -10.0%
2003 99,330 Tonnes +20.6%
2004 106,901 Tonnes +7.6%
2005 113,065 Tonnes +5.8%
2006 115,733 Tonnes +2.4%
2007 114,736 Tonnes -0.9%
2008 106,338 Tonnes -7.3%
2009 109,195 Tonnes +2.7%
2010 115,732 Tonnes +6.0%
2011 113,028 Tonnes -2.3%
2012 107,375 Tonnes -5.0%
2013 115,554 Tonnes +7.6%
2014 123,314 Tonnes +6.7%
2015 151,270 Tonnes +22.7%
2016 199,257 Tonnes +31.7%
2017 167,910 Tonnes -15.7%
2018 223,168 Tonnes +32.9%
2019 37,354 Tonnes -83.3%
2020 33,142 Tonnes -11.3%
2021 45,687 Tonnes +37.9%
2022 19,449 Tonnes -57.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 108,796 Tonnes 90,534 Tonnes 121,915 Tonnes 5
2000s 104,548 Tonnes 82,370 Tonnes 115,733 Tonnes 10
2010s 135,396 Tonnes 37,354 Tonnes 223,168 Tonnes 10
2020s 32,759 Tonnes 19,449 Tonnes 45,687 Tonnes 3

Countries ranked near Mexico

  1. 10 Canada 25,880 Tonnes compare
  2. 11 Japan 22,452 Tonnes compare
  3. 12 Colombia 21,445 Tonnes compare
  4. 14 Germany 17,416 Tonnes compare
  5. 15 Argentina 13,132 Tonnes compare
  6. 16 Sweden 10,153 Tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 53 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is inland fisheries in Mexico?
Inland fisheries in Mexico was 19,449 Tonnes in 2022, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest inland fisheries recorded in Mexico?
The highest recorded value was 223,168 Tonnes in 2018.
What is the lowest inland fisheries recorded in Mexico?
The lowest recorded value was 19,449 Tonnes in 2022.
How does Mexico rank for inland fisheries?
Mexico ranks 13th out of 40 countries with data for 2022.
Is inland fisheries rising or falling in Mexico?
Over the last ten years it is down 81.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Mexico 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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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