Capture fishery production in Syria
Syria: Capture fishery production was 4,835 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4,835
Change on year
up 8.7%
World rank
153rd
of 215 countries
All-time high
9,457
in 2007
All-time low
1,325
in 1973
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Capture fishery production in Syria, 1960–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, capture fishery production in Syria stood at 4,835.
That represents a change of up 8.7% on the previous year and up 18.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capture fishery production in Syria peaked at 9,457 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 1,325, in 1973.
Syria ranks 153rd 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 Syria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,500 | — |
| 1961 | 1,600 | +6.7% |
| 1962 | 1,600 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 1,600 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 1,600 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 1,700 | +6.2% |
| 1966 | 1,700 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 1,700 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 1,800 | +5.9% |
| 1969 | 1,800 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 1,692 | -6.0% |
| 1971 | 2,090 | +23.5% |
| 1972 | 1,585 | -24.2% |
| 1973 | 1,325 | -16.4% |
| 1974 | 1,630 | +23.0% |
| 1975 | 1,971 | +20.9% |
| 1976 | 3,237 | +64.2% |
| 1977 | 3,497 | +8.0% |
| 1978 | 3,592 | +2.7% |
| 1979 | 3,596 | +0.1% |
| 1980 | 3,462 | -3.7% |
| 1981 | 3,022 | -12.7% |
| 1982 | 2,941 | -2.7% |
| 1983 | 3,037 | +3.2% |
| 1984 | 3,360 | +10.7% |
| 1985 | 3,080 | -8.3% |
| 1986 | 2,733 | -11.3% |
| 1987 | 3,400 | +24.4% |
| 1988 | 2,493 | -26.7% |
| 1989 | 2,433 | -2.4% |
| 1990 | 3,046 | +25.2% |
| 1991 | 4,552 | +49.4% |
| 1992 | 4,538 | -0.3% |
| 1993 | 4,554 | +0.4% |
| 1994 | 5,520 | +21.2% |
| 1995 | 5,782 | +4.7% |
| 1996 | 5,773 | -0.2% |
| 1997 | 6,131 | +6.2% |
| 1998 | 7,097 | +15.8% |
| 1999 | 7,938 | +11.9% |
| 2000 | 6,572 | -17.2% |
| 2001 | 8,291 | +26.2% |
| 2002 | 9,178 | +10.7% |
| 2003 | 8,911 | -2.9% |
| 2004 | 8,528 | -4.3% |
| 2005 | 8,447 | -0.9% |
| 2006 | 8,264 | -2.2% |
| 2007 | 9,457 | +14.4% |
| 2008 | 6,995 | -26.0% |
| 2009 | 6,607 | -5.5% |
| 2010 | 6,637 | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 5,900 | -11.1% |
| 2012 | 5,300 | -10.2% |
| 2013 | 4,800 | -9.4% |
| 2014 | 4,099 | -14.6% |
| 2015 | 3,822 | -6.8% |
| 2016 | 4,179 | +9.3% |
| 2017 | 4,065 | -2.7% |
| 2018 | 4,074 | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 4,080 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 3,845 | -5.8% |
| 2021 | 4,310 | +12.1% |
| 2022 | 4,430 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | 4,450 | +0.5% |
| 2024 | 4,835 | +8.7% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 4,835 is below the median for low income countries, which is 55,075, 9% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Syria's 4,835 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 33,099, 15% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Capture fishery production in Syria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | +64.2% | 1,971 | 3,237 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,660 | 1,500 | 1,800 | 10 |
| 1970s | 2,422 | 1,325 | 3,596 | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,996 | 2,433 | 3,462 | 10 |
| 1990s | 5,493 | 3,046 | 7,938 | 10 |
| 2000s | 8,125 | 6,572 | 9,457 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,696 | 3,822 | 6,637 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,374 | 3,845 | 4,835 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Syria
- 150 Romania 5,758 compare
- 151 Sao Tome and Principe 5,730 compare
- 152 Cape Verde 5,547 compare
- 154 Hungary 4,744 compare
- 155 New Caledonia 4,037 compare
- 156 Isle of Man 3,506 compare
More agriculture & rural data for Syria
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.2063 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.5652 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0006 hectares per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.5246 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 76.61 % change on previous year (2022)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.4285 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 452.85 current US$ per person (2022)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 3.81 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capture fishery production in Syria?
- Capture fishery production in Syria was 4,835 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest capture fishery production recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 9,457 in 2007.
- What is the lowest capture fishery production recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,325 in 1973.
- How does Syria rank for capture fishery production?
- Syria ranks 153rd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is capture fishery production rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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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