Capture fishery production in Cape Verde
Cape Verde: Capture fishery production was 5,547 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
5,547
Change on year
down 37.3%
World rank
152nd
of 215 countries
All-time high
41,240
in 2015
All-time low
1,500
in 1962
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Capture fishery production in Cape Verde, 1960–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for capture fishery production in Cape Verde is 5,547, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 37.3% on the previous year and down 84.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capture fishery production in Cape Verde peaked at 41,240 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 1,500, in 1962.
Cape Verde ranks 152nd of 215 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capture fishery production in Cape Verde, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,600 | — |
| 1961 | 1,600 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 1,500 | -6.2% |
| 1963 | 2,000 | +33.3% |
| 1964 | 2,500 | +25.0% |
| 1965 | 3,500 | +40.0% |
| 1966 | 4,000 | +14.3% |
| 1967 | 5,900 | +47.5% |
| 1968 | 4,900 | -16.9% |
| 1969 | 4,000 | -18.4% |
| 1970 | 5,181 | +29.5% |
| 1971 | 4,153 | -19.8% |
| 1972 | 4,078 | -1.8% |
| 1973 | 8,333 | +104.3% |
| 1974 | 3,428 | -58.9% |
| 1975 | 3,900 | +13.8% |
| 1976 | 3,800 | -2.6% |
| 1977 | 6,000 | +57.9% |
| 1978 | 7,000 | +16.7% |
| 1979 | 7,476 | +6.8% |
| 1980 | 8,837 | +18.2% |
| 1981 | 14,730 | +66.7% |
| 1982 | 12,453 | -15.5% |
| 1983 | 11,863 | -4.7% |
| 1984 | 10,730 | -9.6% |
| 1985 | 10,190 | -5.0% |
| 1986 | 7,335 | -28.0% |
| 1987 | 7,312 | -0.3% |
| 1988 | 6,387 | -12.7% |
| 1989 | 8,614 | +34.9% |
| 1990 | 6,579 | -23.6% |
| 1991 | 7,378 | +12.1% |
| 1992 | 6,573 | -10.9% |
| 1993 | 7,000 | +6.5% |
| 1994 | 8,256 | +17.9% |
| 1995 | 8,495 | +2.9% |
| 1996 | 9,255 | +8.9% |
| 1997 | 9,705 | +4.9% |
| 1998 | 9,424 | -2.9% |
| 1999 | 10,360 | +9.9% |
| 2000 | 10,586 | +2.2% |
| 2001 | 8,676 | -18.0% |
| 2002 | 8,851 | +2.0% |
| 2003 | 8,136 | -8.1% |
| 2004 | 11,031 | +35.6% |
| 2005 | 21,931 | +98.8% |
| 2006 | 19,826 | -9.6% |
| 2007 | 20,127 | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 21,119 | +4.9% |
| 2009 | 19,213 | -9.0% |
| 2010 | 21,412 | +11.4% |
| 2011 | 23,077 | +7.8% |
| 2012 | 20,943 | -9.2% |
| 2013 | 35,984 | +71.8% |
| 2014 | 35,678 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 41,240 | +15.6% |
| 2016 | 29,111 | -29.4% |
| 2017 | 18,840 | -35.3% |
| 2018 | 27,136 | +44.0% |
| 2019 | 17,666 | -34.9% |
| 2020 | 19,966 | +13.0% |
| 2021 | 11,115 | -44.3% |
| 2022 | 8,496 | -23.6% |
| 2023 | 8,853 | +4.2% |
| 2024 | 5,547 | -37.3% |
Cape Verde compared with similar countries
- Cape Verde's 5,547 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 34,939, 16% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Cape Verde's 5,547 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 91,683, 6% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,150 | 1,500 | 5,900 | 10 |
| 1970s | 5,335 | 3,428 | 8,333 | 10 |
| 1980s | 9,845 | 6,387 | 14,730 | 10 |
| 1990s | 8,303 | 6,573 | 10,360 | 10 |
| 2000s | 14,950 | 8,136 | 21,931 | 10 |
| 2010s | 27,109 | 17,666 | 41,240 | 10 |
| 2020s | 10,795 | 5,547 | 19,966 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cape Verde
More agriculture & rural data for Cape Verde
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.6% (2024)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1024 hectares per person (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2023)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 153.97 million current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 5.0% (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population growth -3.3% (2025)
- Rural population 117,962 (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capture fishery production in Cape Verde?
- Capture fishery production in Cape Verde was 5,547 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest capture fishery production recorded in Cape Verde?
- The highest recorded value was 41,240 in 2015.
- What is the lowest capture fishery production recorded in Cape Verde?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,500 in 1962.
- How does Cape Verde rank for capture fishery production?
- Cape Verde ranks 152nd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is capture fishery production rising or falling in Cape Verde?
- Over the last ten years it is down 84.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cape Verde data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Capture fishery production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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