Capture fishery production in Romania
Romania: Capture fishery production was 5,758 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
5,758
Change on year
down 12.9%
World rank
150th
of 215 countries
All-time high
224,188
in 1987
All-time low
2,688
in 2010
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Capture fishery production in Romania, 1960–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Romania recorded 5,758 for capture fishery production in 2024.
That represents a change of down 12.9% on the previous year and down 7.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capture fishery production in Romania peaked at 224,188 in 1987 and was at its lowest, 2,688, in 2010.
That places Romania 150th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Romania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 24,300 | — |
| 1961 | 24,400 | +0.4% |
| 1962 | 19,700 | -19.3% |
| 1963 | 22,600 | +14.7% |
| 1964 | 19,990 | -11.5% |
| 1965 | 23,731 | +18.7% |
| 1966 | 22,633 | -4.6% |
| 1967 | 30,666 | +35.5% |
| 1968 | 26,492 | -13.6% |
| 1969 | 30,597 | +15.5% |
| 1970 | 43,959 | +43.7% |
| 1971 | 50,252 | +14.3% |
| 1972 | 55,579 | +10.6% |
| 1973 | 74,218 | +33.5% |
| 1974 | 95,909 | +29.2% |
| 1975 | 104,308 | +8.8% |
| 1976 | 89,824 | -13.9% |
| 1977 | 115,559 | +28.7% |
| 1978 | 102,346 | -11.4% |
| 1979 | 144,536 | +41.2% |
| 1980 | 138,930 | -3.9% |
| 1981 | 152,997 | +10.1% |
| 1982 | 191,992 | +25.5% |
| 1983 | 210,427 | +9.6% |
| 1984 | 187,333 | -11.0% |
| 1985 | 195,223 | +4.2% |
| 1986 | 223,582 | +14.5% |
| 1987 | 224,188 | +0.3% |
| 1988 | 216,938 | -3.2% |
| 1989 | 177,550 | -18.2% |
| 1990 | 92,784 | -47.7% |
| 1991 | 95,473 | +2.9% |
| 1992 | 70,761 | -25.9% |
| 1993 | 13,819 | -80.5% |
| 1994 | 22,251 | +61.0% |
| 1995 | 49,275 | +121.5% |
| 1996 | 18,259 | -62.9% |
| 1997 | 8,446 | -53.7% |
| 1998 | 9,061 | +7.3% |
| 1999 | 7,843 | -13.4% |
| 2000 | 7,372 | -6.0% |
| 2001 | 7,609 | +3.2% |
| 2002 | 6,980 | -8.3% |
| 2003 | 9,890 | +41.7% |
| 2004 | 5,095 | -48.5% |
| 2005 | 6,053 | +18.8% |
| 2006 | 6,663 | +10.1% |
| 2007 | 6,183 | -7.2% |
| 2008 | 5,410 | -12.5% |
| 2009 | 4,020 | -25.7% |
| 2010 | 2,688 | -33.1% |
| 2011 | 3,254 | +21.1% |
| 2012 | 3,960 | +21.7% |
| 2013 | 5,218 | +31.8% |
| 2014 | 6,248 | +19.7% |
| 2015 | 9,307 | +49.0% |
| 2016 | 12,728 | +36.8% |
| 2017 | 14,998 | +17.8% |
| 2018 | 11,179 | -25.5% |
| 2019 | 10,927 | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 7,973 | -27.0% |
| 2021 | 6,351 | -20.3% |
| 2022 | 6,256 | -1.5% |
| 2023 | 6,614 | +5.7% |
| 2024 | 5,758 | -12.9% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 5,758 is below the median for high income countries, which is 15,100, 38% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Romania's 5,758 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 25,991, 22% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 24,511 | 19,700 | 30,666 | 10 |
| 1970s | 87,649 | 43,959 | 144,536 | 10 |
| 1980s | 191,916 | 138,930 | 224,188 | 10 |
| 1990s | 38,797 | 7,843 | 95,473 | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,528 | 4,020 | 9,890 | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,051 | 2,688 | 14,998 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,590 | 5,758 | 7,973 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Romania
- 147 East Timor 7,876 compare
- 148 Equatorial Guinea 7,253 compare
- 149 Bulgaria 6,862 compare
- 151 Sao Tome and Principe 5,730 compare
- 152 Cape Verde 5,547 compare
- 153 Syria 4,835 compare
More agriculture & rural data for Romania
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.7 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.4354 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.8 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.6361 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 19.62 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.03 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 676.39 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.1768 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capture fishery production in Romania?
- Capture fishery production in Romania was 5,758 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest capture fishery production recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 224,188 in 1987.
- What is the lowest capture fishery production recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,688 in 2010.
- How does Romania rank for capture fishery production?
- Romania ranks 150th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is capture fishery production rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania 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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