Inland fisheries in Switzerland
Switzerland: Inland fisheries was 1,486 Tonnes in 2022. ▬ Flat
Inland fisheries in Switzerland, 1995–2022
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Tonnes.
Analysis
In 2022, inland fisheries in Switzerland stood at 1,486 Tonnes.
That represents a change of down 25.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inland fisheries in Switzerland peaked at 2,184 Tonnes in 2009 and was at its lowest, 1,382 Tonnes, in 2019.
Switzerland ranks 22nd of 40 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Inland fisheries in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1,588 Tonnes | — |
| 1996 | 1,841 Tonnes | +15.9% |
| 1997 | 1,859 Tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1998 | 1,809 Tonnes | -2.7% |
| 1999 | 1,840 Tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2000 | 1,659 Tonnes | -9.8% |
| 2001 | 1,715 Tonnes | +3.4% |
| 2002 | 1,544 Tonnes | -10.0% |
| 2003 | 1,815 Tonnes | +17.6% |
| 2004 | 1,602 Tonnes | -11.7% |
| 2005 | 1,738 Tonnes | +8.5% |
| 2006 | 1,690 Tonnes | -2.8% |
| 2007 | 1,653 Tonnes | -2.2% |
| 2008 | 2,084 Tonnes | +26.1% |
| 2009 | 2,184 Tonnes | +4.8% |
| 2010 | 2,101 Tonnes | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 2,098 Tonnes | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 2,003 Tonnes | -4.5% |
| 2013 | 2,007 Tonnes | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 1,983 Tonnes | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 2,023 Tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 1,851 Tonnes | -8.5% |
| 2017 | 1,932 Tonnes | +4.4% |
| 2018 | 1,553 Tonnes | -19.6% |
| 2019 | 1,382 Tonnes | -11.0% |
| 2020 | 1,486 Tonnes | +7.5% |
| 2021 | 1,486 Tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 1,486 Tonnes | +0.0% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 1,486 Tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 350 Tonnes, 4.2× the median. (27 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 1,486 Tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 645 Tonnes, 2.3× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,787 Tonnes | 1,588 Tonnes | 1,859 Tonnes | 5 |
| 2000s | 1,768 Tonnes | 1,544 Tonnes | 2,184 Tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,893 Tonnes | 1,382 Tonnes | 2,101 Tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,486 Tonnes | 1,486 Tonnes | 1,486 Tonnes | 3 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More environment data for Switzerland
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -0.2925 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -0.4333 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.458 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.33 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 11.97 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.2741 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 0.0914 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inland fisheries in Switzerland?
- Inland fisheries in Switzerland was 1,486 Tonnes in 2022, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest inland fisheries recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 2,184 Tonnes in 2009.
- What is the lowest inland fisheries recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,382 Tonnes in 2019.
- How does Switzerland rank for inland fisheries?
- Switzerland ranks 22nd out of 40 countries with data for 2022.
- Is inland fisheries rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Switzerland 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