Capture fisheries vs aquaculture in Kenya

Kenya: Capture fisheries vs aquaculture was 34,690 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
34,690
Change on year
down 40.3%
World rank
51st
of 215 countries
All-time high
58,078
in 2023
All-time low
150
in 1975
Years of data
65
1960–2024

Capture fisheries vs aquaculture in Kenya, 1960–2024

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, capture fisheries vs aquaculture in Kenya stood at 34,690.

The figure is down 40.3% on the previous year and up 41.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, capture fisheries vs aquaculture in Kenya peaked at 58,078 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 150, in 1975.

Kenya ranks 51st of 215 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 369.9 293 430 10
1970s 178 150 240 10
1980s 310.3 160 972 10
1990s 861.3 153 1,385 10
2000s 2,001 512 4,895 10
2010s 18,943 12,194 24,498 10
2020s 34,996 24,803 58,078 5

Countries ranked near Kenya

  1. 48 Iceland 54,789 compare
  2. 49 Poland 43,554 compare
  3. 50 Ireland 37,632 compare
  4. 52 Netherlands 33,376 compare
  5. 53 Germany 32,652 compare
  6. 54 Solomon Islands 30,510 compare

See the full ranking of 215 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is capture fisheries vs aquaculture in Kenya?
Capture fisheries vs aquaculture in Kenya was 34,690 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest capture fisheries vs aquaculture recorded in Kenya?
The highest recorded value was 58,078 in 2023.
What is the lowest capture fisheries vs aquaculture recorded in Kenya?
The lowest recorded value was 150 in 1975.
How does Kenya rank for capture fisheries vs aquaculture?
Kenya ranks 51st out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is capture fisheries vs aquaculture rising or falling in Kenya?
Over the last ten years it is up 41.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kenya 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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