Capture fisheries vs aquaculture in Germany

Germany: Capture fisheries vs aquaculture was 32,652 in 2024. β–² Rising

Latest (2024)
32,652
Change on year
down 6.6%
World rank
53rd
of 215 countries
All-time high
97,785
in 1984
All-time low
12,520
in 1962
Years of data
65
1960–2024

Capture fisheries vs aquaculture in Germany, 1960–2024

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, capture fisheries vs aquaculture in Germany stood at 32,652.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.6% on the previous year and up 25.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, capture fisheries vs aquaculture in Germany peaked at 97,785 in 1984 and was at its lowest, 12,520, in 1962.

That places Germany 53rd out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 65 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 17,252 12,520 22,160 10
1970s 31,544 20,636 44,071 10
1980s 63,252 35,543 97,785 10
1990s 71,949 48,852 96,654 10
2000s 50,861 35,379 74,280 10
2010s 34,016 25,289 41,801 10
2020s 31,820 26,553 34,969 5

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 50 Ireland 37,632 compare
  2. 51 Kenya 34,690 compare
  3. 52 Netherlands 33,376 compare
  4. 54 Solomon Islands 30,510 compare
  5. 55 Madagascar 29,748 compare
  6. 56 Croatia 29,369 compare

See the full ranking of 215 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is capture fisheries vs aquaculture in Germany?
Capture fisheries vs aquaculture in Germany was 32,652 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest capture fisheries vs aquaculture recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 97,785 in 1984.
What is the lowest capture fisheries vs aquaculture recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 12,520 in 1962.
How does Germany rank for capture fisheries vs aquaculture?
Germany ranks 53rd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is capture fisheries vs aquaculture rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is up 25.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Germany data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Capture fisheries vs aquaculture. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Capture fisheries vs aquaculture
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
215 places, 12,849 data points, 1960–2024
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