Capture fishery production, per square kilometre in British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands: Capture fishery production, per square kilometre was 7.47 metric tons per square kilometre in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
7.47 metric tons per square kilometre
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
23rd
of 215 countries
All-time high
18.47 metric tons per square kilometre
in 2003
All-time low
0.2867 metric tons per square kilometre
in 2000
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Capture fishery production, per square kilometre in British Virgin Islands, 1961–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in metric tons per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2024, capture fishery production, per square kilometre in British Virgin Islands stood at 7.47 metric tons per square kilometre.
That represents a change of up 0.1% on the previous year and down 7.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capture fishery production, per square kilometre in British Virgin Islands peaked at 18.47 metric tons per square kilometre in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0.2867 metric tons per square kilometre, in 2000.
British Virgin Islands ranks 23rd 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.
Capture fishery production, per square kilometre in British Virgin Islands, year by year
| Year | metric tons per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2.67 metric tons per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 2.67 metric tons per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 2.67 metric tons per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 2.67 metric tons per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 2.67 metric tons per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 2.67 metric tons per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 2 metric tons per square kilometre | -25.0% |
| 1968 | 2 metric tons per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 2 metric tons per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 2 metric tons per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 2 metric tons per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 2 metric tons per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 2 metric tons per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 2.04 metric tons per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 1975 | 2.12 metric tons per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 1976 | 2.2 metric tons per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 1977 | 2.27 metric tons per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1978 | 2.33 metric tons per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1979 | 2.4 metric tons per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1980 | 2.47 metric tons per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 1981 | 2.53 metric tons per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 1982 | 2.6 metric tons per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 1983 | 2.71 metric tons per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 1984 | 3.13 metric tons per square kilometre | +15.5% |
| 1985 | 3.47 metric tons per square kilometre | +10.6% |
| 1986 | 3.62 metric tons per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 1987 | 3.77 metric tons per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 1988 | 3.88 metric tons per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1989 | 4.1 metric tons per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 1990 | 4.16 metric tons per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 1991 | 4.23 metric tons per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 1992 | 3.02 metric tons per square kilometre | -28.5% |
| 1993 | 2.29 metric tons per square kilometre | -24.3% |
| 1994 | 3.13 metric tons per square kilometre | +37.0% |
| 1995 | 3.55 metric tons per square kilometre | +13.2% |
| 1996 | 3.37 metric tons per square kilometre | -4.9% |
| 1997 | 0.7 metric tons per square kilometre | -79.2% |
| 1998 | 0.7733 metric tons per square kilometre | +10.5% |
| 1999 | 0.7667 metric tons per square kilometre | -0.9% |
| 2000 | 0.2867 metric tons per square kilometre | -62.6% |
| 2001 | 5.58 metric tons per square kilometre | +1846.5% |
| 2002 | 7.08 metric tons per square kilometre | +26.9% |
| 2003 | 18.47 metric tons per square kilometre | +160.9% |
| 2004 | 8.41 metric tons per square kilometre | -54.5% |
| 2005 | 8.63 metric tons per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 2006 | 8.72 metric tons per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 2007 | 8.34 metric tons per square kilometre | -4.4% |
| 2008 | 8.01 metric tons per square kilometre | -3.9% |
| 2009 | 8.01 metric tons per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 8.01 metric tons per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 8 metric tons per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 7.97 metric tons per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 8.02 metric tons per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 8.03 metric tons per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 8 metric tons per square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 7.95 metric tons per square kilometre | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 7.95 metric tons per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 7.95 metric tons per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 7.95 metric tons per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 7.47 metric tons per square kilometre | -6.0% |
| 2021 | 7.55 metric tons per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 2022 | 7.53 metric tons per square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 7.46 metric tons per square kilometre | -0.9% |
| 2024 | 7.47 metric tons per square kilometre | +0.1% |
British Virgin Islands compared with similar countries
- British Virgin Islands's 7.47 metric tons per square kilometre is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.9058 metric tons per square kilometre, 8.2× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- British Virgin Islands's 7.47 metric tons per square kilometre is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.08 metric tons per square kilometre, 6.9× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Capture fishery production, per square kilometre in British Virgin Islands changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +1846.5% | 0.2867 metric tons per square kilometre | 5.58 metric tons per square kilometre |
| 2003 | +160.9% | 7.08 metric tons per square kilometre | 18.47 metric tons per square kilometre |
| 1997 | -79.2% | 3.37 metric tons per square kilometre | 0.7 metric tons per square kilometre |
| 2000 | -62.6% | 0.7667 metric tons per square kilometre | 0.2867 metric tons per square kilometre |
| 2004 | -54.5% | 18.47 metric tons per square kilometre | 8.41 metric tons per square kilometre |
| 1994 | +37.0% | 2.29 metric tons per square kilometre | 3.13 metric tons per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.44 metric tons per square kilometre | 2 metric tons per square kilometre | 2.67 metric tons per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 2.14 metric tons per square kilometre | 2 metric tons per square kilometre | 2.4 metric tons per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.23 metric tons per square kilometre | 2.47 metric tons per square kilometre | 4.1 metric tons per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.6 metric tons per square kilometre | 0.7 metric tons per square kilometre | 4.23 metric tons per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.15 metric tons per square kilometre | 0.2867 metric tons per square kilometre | 18.47 metric tons per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.98 metric tons per square kilometre | 7.95 metric tons per square kilometre | 8.03 metric tons per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.5 metric tons per square kilometre | 7.46 metric tons per square kilometre | 7.55 metric tons per square kilometre | 5 |
Countries ranked near British Virgin Islands
- 20 Netherlands 8.82 metric tons per square kilometre compare
- 21 Japan 7.81 metric tons per square kilometre compare
- 22 American Samoa 7.6 metric tons per square kilometre compare
- 24 Antigua and Barbuda 7.46 metric tons per square kilometre compare
- 25 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 7.44 metric tons per square kilometre compare
- 26 Norway 6.39 metric tons per square kilometre compare
More agriculture & rural data for British Virgin Islands
- Rural population, per capita 0.4261 units per person (2025)
- Rural population 42.6% (2025)
- Rural population growth -1.4% (2025)
- Rural population 16,928 (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- Capture fishery production, per capita 0.0286 metric tons per person (2024)
- Surface area (sq. km), per capita 0.0038 sq. km per person (2024)
- Surface area (sq. km), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Surface area (sq. km), per square kilometre 1 sq. km per square kilometre (2024)
- Arable land 2,000 hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capture fishery production, per square kilometre in British Virgin Islands?
- Capture fishery production, per square kilometre in British Virgin Islands was 7.47 metric tons per square kilometre in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest capture fishery production, per square kilometre recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 18.47 metric tons per square kilometre in 2003.
- What is the lowest capture fishery production, per square kilometre recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2867 metric tons per square kilometre in 2000.
- How does British Virgin Islands rank for capture fishery production, per square kilometre?
- British Virgin Islands ranks 23rd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is capture fishery production, per square kilometre rising or falling in British Virgin Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this British Virgin Islands data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Capture fishery production, per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Capture fishery production divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Capture fishery production ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Capture fishery production Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Capture fishery production divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.