Capture fishery production in Guyana
Guyana: Capture fishery production was 36,920 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
36,920
Change on year
down 3.9%
World rank
114th
of 215 countries
All-time high
195,769
in 1985
All-time low
5,700
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Capture fishery production in Guyana, 1960–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, capture fishery production in Guyana stood at 36,920.
The figure is down 3.9% on the previous year and down 49.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capture fishery production in Guyana peaked at 195,769 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 5,700, in 1960.
Guyana ranks 114th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11,140 | 5,700 | 16,600 | 10 |
| 1970s | 23,737 | 15,500 | 35,978 | 10 |
| 1980s | 75,759 | 31,530 | 195,769 | 10 |
| 1990s | 50,962 | 44,711 | 64,403 | 10 |
| 2000s | 61,991 | 56,449 | 72,336 | 10 |
| 2010s | 61,825 | 40,572 | 79,246 | 10 |
| 2020s | 37,901 | 35,259 | 41,324 | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Guyana
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 2.10 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 7.7% (2025)
- Rural population 614,522 (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.6% (2025)
- Rural population 73.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.1% (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 7.73 (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 7.73 (2025)
- Land under cereal production 165,725 hectares (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capture fishery production in Guyana?
- Capture fishery production in Guyana was 36,920 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest capture fishery production recorded in Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 195,769 in 1985.
- What is the lowest capture fishery production recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,700 in 1960.
- How does Guyana rank for capture fishery production?
- Guyana ranks 114th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is capture fishery production rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 49.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guyana 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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