Marine landings — National landings in domestic ports in Australia

Australia: Marine landings — National landings in domestic ports was 165,907 Tonnes in 2022. ▼ Falling

Latest (2022)
165,907 Tonnes
Change on year
up 2.7%
World rank
19th
of 31 countries
All-time high
236,301 Tonnes
in 2005
All-time low
152,433 Tonnes
in 2015
Years of data
28
1995–2022

Marine landings — National landings in domestic ports in Australia, 1995–2022

050.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k250.0k1995200820221995: 201.1k Tonnes1996: 199.3k Tonnes1997: 193.7k Tonnes1998: 209.7k Tonnes1999: 209.8k Tonnes2000: 184.8k Tonnes2001: 195.7k Tonnes2002: 200.6k Tonnes2003: 215.3k Tonnes2004: 231.8k Tonnes2005: 236.3k Tonnes2006: 197.0k Tonnes2007: 188.5k Tonnes2008: 181.7k Tonnes2009: 172.4k Tonnes2010: 173.6k Tonnes2011: 165.2k Tonnes2012: 159.3k Tonnes2013: 157.3k Tonnes2014: 153.5k Tonnes2015: 152.4k Tonnes2016: 174.2k Tonnes2017: 165.8k Tonnes2018: 173.4k Tonnes2019: 167.0k Tonnes2020: 179.1k Tonnes2021: 161.6k Tonnes2022: 165.9k Tonnes

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for marine landings — national landings in domestic ports in Australia is 165,907 Tonnes, measured in 2022.

That represents a change of up 2.7% on the previous year and up 4.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, marine landings — national landings in domestic ports in Australia peaked at 236,301 Tonnes in 2005 and was at its lowest, 152,433 Tonnes, in 2015.

Australia ranks 19th of 31 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.

Marine landings — National landings in domestic ports in Australia, year by year

Annual values for Marine landings — National landings in domestic ports in Australia, 1995 to 2022.
Year Tonnes Change
1995 201,149 Tonnes
1996 199,330 Tonnes -0.9%
1997 193,654 Tonnes -2.8%
1998 209,660 Tonnes +8.3%
1999 209,799 Tonnes +0.1%
2000 184,753 Tonnes -11.9%
2001 195,701 Tonnes +5.9%
2002 200,595 Tonnes +2.5%
2003 215,329 Tonnes +7.3%
2004 231,830 Tonnes +7.7%
2005 236,301 Tonnes +1.9%
2006 197,042 Tonnes -16.6%
2007 188,509 Tonnes -4.3%
2008 181,670 Tonnes -3.6%
2009 172,449 Tonnes -5.1%
2010 173,553 Tonnes +0.6%
2011 165,164 Tonnes -4.8%
2012 159,294 Tonnes -3.6%
2013 157,284 Tonnes -1.3%
2014 153,504 Tonnes -2.4%
2015 152,433 Tonnes -0.7%
2016 174,246 Tonnes +14.3%
2017 165,795 Tonnes -4.9%
2018 173,431 Tonnes +4.6%
2019 167,022 Tonnes -3.7%
2020 179,084 Tonnes +7.2%
2021 161,611 Tonnes -9.8%
2022 165,907 Tonnes +2.7%

Australia compared with similar countries

  • Australia's 165,907 Tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 156,985 Tonnes, 1.1× the median. (21 countries reporting)
  • Australia's 165,907 Tonnes is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2.23 million Tonnes, 7% of the median. (6 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 202,718 Tonnes 193,654 Tonnes 209,799 Tonnes 5
2000s 200,418 Tonnes 172,449 Tonnes 236,301 Tonnes 10
2010s 164,173 Tonnes 152,433 Tonnes 174,246 Tonnes 10
2020s 168,867 Tonnes 161,611 Tonnes 179,084 Tonnes 3

Countries ranked near Australia

  1. 16 Spain 316,085 Tonnes compare
  2. 17 Chinese Taipei 310,644 Tonnes compare
  3. 18 Mexico 216,965 Tonnes compare
  4. 20 Ireland 156,985 Tonnes compare
  5. 21 Portugal 134,489 Tonnes compare
  6. 22 Italy 125,839 Tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 43 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is marine landings — national landings in domestic ports in Australia?
Marine landings — national landings in domestic ports in Australia was 165,907 Tonnes in 2022, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest marine landings — national landings in domestic ports recorded in Australia?
The highest recorded value was 236,301 Tonnes in 2005.
What is the lowest marine landings — national landings in domestic ports recorded in Australia?
The lowest recorded value was 152,433 Tonnes in 2015.
How does Australia rank for marine landings — national landings in domestic ports?
Australia ranks 19th out of 31 countries with data for 2022.
Is marine landings — national landings in domestic ports rising or falling in Australia?
Over the last ten years it is up 4.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Australia data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Marine landings — National landings in domestic ports. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Marine landings — National landings in domestic ports
Unit
Tonnes
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
43 places, 1,026 data points, 1995–2022
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This dataset presents data on the volume and value of all aquatic animals (fish, crustaceans, molluscs, and other aquatic animals), animal products, and plants landed in national and foreign ports. The data are expressed in terms of landed tonnes, national currency, and US dollars. Marine landings - General notes Marine landings - Notes on individual countries and areas