Total fisheries production in Romania
Romania: Total fisheries production was 15,816 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
15,816 metric tons
Change on year
down 11.5%
World rank
148th
of 216 countries
All-time high
271,126 metric tons
in 1986
All-time low
11,607 metric tons
in 2011
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Total fisheries production in Romania, 1960–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization., Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
Romania recorded 15,816 metric tons for total fisheries production in 2024.
That represents a change of down 11.5% on the previous year and down 6.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total fisheries production in Romania peaked at 271,126 metric tons in 1986 and was at its lowest, 11,607 metric tons, in 2011.
That places Romania 148th out of 216 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total fisheries production in Romania, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 38,000 metric tons | — |
| 1961 | 38,800 metric tons | +2.1% |
| 1962 | 33,400 metric tons | -13.9% |
| 1963 | 36,100 metric tons | +8.1% |
| 1964 | 34,000 metric tons | -5.8% |
| 1965 | 37,581 metric tons | +10.5% |
| 1966 | 36,933 metric tons | -1.7% |
| 1967 | 48,566 metric tons | +31.5% |
| 1968 | 40,892 metric tons | -15.8% |
| 1969 | 45,997 metric tons | +12.5% |
| 1970 | 62,809 metric tons | +36.6% |
| 1971 | 72,252 metric tons | +15.0% |
| 1972 | 84,289 metric tons | +16.7% |
| 1973 | 102,068 metric tons | +21.1% |
| 1974 | 129,453 metric tons | +26.8% |
| 1975 | 136,624 metric tons | +5.5% |
| 1976 | 127,197 metric tons | -6.9% |
| 1977 | 150,701 metric tons | +18.5% |
| 1978 | 137,676 metric tons | -8.6% |
| 1979 | 179,087 metric tons | +30.1% |
| 1980 | 173,606 metric tons | -3.1% |
| 1981 | 192,013 metric tons | +10.6% |
| 1982 | 235,653 metric tons | +22.7% |
| 1983 | 242,644 metric tons | +3.0% |
| 1984 | 232,449 metric tons | -4.2% |
| 1985 | 237,637 metric tons | +2.2% |
| 1986 | 271,126 metric tons | +14.1% |
| 1987 | 264,371 metric tons | -2.5% |
| 1988 | 267,618 metric tons | +1.2% |
| 1989 | 224,810 metric tons | -16.0% |
| 1990 | 127,734 metric tons | -43.2% |
| 1991 | 125,003 metric tons | -2.1% |
| 1992 | 95,381 metric tons | -23.7% |
| 1993 | 34,919 metric tons | -63.4% |
| 1994 | 42,651 metric tons | +22.1% |
| 1995 | 69,105 metric tons | +62.0% |
| 1996 | 32,159 metric tons | -53.5% |
| 1997 | 19,614 metric tons | -39.0% |
| 1998 | 18,675 metric tons | -4.8% |
| 1999 | 16,841 metric tons | -9.8% |
| 2000 | 17,099 metric tons | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 18,427 metric tons | +7.8% |
| 2002 | 16,228 metric tons | -11.9% |
| 2003 | 18,932 metric tons | +16.7% |
| 2004 | 13,232 metric tons | -30.1% |
| 2005 | 13,337 metric tons | +0.8% |
| 2006 | 14,751 metric tons | +10.6% |
| 2007 | 16,495 metric tons | +11.8% |
| 2008 | 17,942 metric tons | +8.8% |
| 2009 | 17,151 metric tons | -4.4% |
| 2010 | 11,669 metric tons | -32.0% |
| 2011 | 11,607 metric tons | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 13,964 metric tons | +20.3% |
| 2013 | 15,372 metric tons | +10.1% |
| 2014 | 16,928 metric tons | +10.1% |
| 2015 | 20,329 metric tons | +20.1% |
| 2016 | 25,282 metric tons | +24.4% |
| 2017 | 27,796 metric tons | +9.9% |
| 2018 | 23,477 metric tons | -15.5% |
| 2019 | 23,775 metric tons | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 20,344 metric tons | -14.4% |
| 2021 | 18,064 metric tons | -11.2% |
| 2022 | 17,467 metric tons | -3.3% |
| 2023 | 17,878 metric tons | +2.4% |
| 2024 | 15,816 metric tons | -11.5% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 15,816 metric tons is below the median for high income countries, which is 19,758 metric tons, 80% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Romania's 15,816 metric tons is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 40,278 metric tons, 39% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 39,027 metric tons | 33,400 metric tons | 48,566 metric tons | 10 |
| 1970s | 118,216 metric tons | 62,809 metric tons | 179,087 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 234,193 metric tons | 173,606 metric tons | 271,126 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 58,208 metric tons | 16,841 metric tons | 127,734 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 16,359 metric tons | 13,232 metric tons | 18,932 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 19,020 metric tons | 11,607 metric tons | 27,796 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 17,914 metric tons | 15,816 metric tons | 20,344 metric tons | 5 |
Countries ranked near Romania
- 145 Haiti 16,743 metric tons compare
- 146 Albania 16,452 metric tons compare
- 147 Turkmenistan 16,165 metric tons compare
- 149 Bahrain 15,163 metric tons compare
- 150 French Polynesia 14,715 metric tons compare
- 151 Afghanistan 14,170 metric tons compare
More environment data for Romania
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.68 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -5.2 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.634 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.03 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.5647 % 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 -0.1112 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total fisheries production in Romania?
- Total fisheries production in Romania was 15,816 metric tons in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization., Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest total fisheries production recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 271,126 metric tons in 1986.
- What is the lowest total fisheries production recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,607 metric tons in 2011.
- How does Romania rank for total fisheries production?
- Romania ranks 148th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total fisheries production rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization., Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as part of Total fisheries production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total fisheries production measures the volume of aquatic species caught by a country for all commercial, industrial, recreational and subsistence purposes. The harvest from mariculture, aquaculture and other kinds of fish farming is also included.