Capture fishery production in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Capture fishery production was 12,938 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Capture fishery production in Trinidad and Tobago, 1960–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for capture fishery production in Trinidad and Tobago is 12,938, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 1.3% on the previous year and down 2.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capture fishery production in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 18,768 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 2,400, in 1960.
That places Trinidad and Tobago 140th 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 Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2,400 | — |
| 1961 | 2,400 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 2,400 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 2,400 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 2,400 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 3,000 | +25.0% |
| 1966 | 3,000 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 3,200 | +6.7% |
| 1968 | 3,400 | +6.2% |
| 1969 | 3,400 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 3,600 | +5.9% |
| 1971 | 4,100 | +13.9% |
| 1972 | 3,700 | -9.8% |
| 1973 | 4,000 | +8.1% |
| 1974 | 3,725 | -6.9% |
| 1975 | 4,417 | +18.6% |
| 1976 | 4,417 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 4,303 | -2.6% |
| 1978 | 4,823 | +12.1% |
| 1979 | 3,840 | -20.4% |
| 1980 | 4,461 | +16.2% |
| 1981 | 3,804 | -14.7% |
| 1982 | 4,574 | +20.2% |
| 1983 | 4,541 | -0.7% |
| 1984 | 3,764 | -17.1% |
| 1985 | 5,560 | +47.7% |
| 1986 | 4,347 | -21.8% |
| 1987 | 7,714 | +77.5% |
| 1988 | 9,211 | +19.4% |
| 1989 | 11,466 | +24.5% |
| 1990 | 12,362 | +7.8% |
| 1991 | 11,501 | -7.0% |
| 1992 | 13,000 | +13.0% |
| 1993 | 8,998 | -30.8% |
| 1994 | 14,046 | +56.1% |
| 1995 | 11,500 | -18.1% |
| 1996 | 9,435 | -18.0% |
| 1997 | 11,283 | +19.6% |
| 1998 | 14,846 | +31.6% |
| 1999 | 14,694 | -1.0% |
| 2000 | 14,237 | -3.1% |
| 2001 | 16,598 | +16.6% |
| 2002 | 18,768 | +13.1% |
| 2003 | 14,592 | -22.3% |
| 2004 | 14,713 | +0.8% |
| 2005 | 16,996 | +15.5% |
| 2006 | 13,123 | -22.8% |
| 2007 | 13,463 | +2.6% |
| 2008 | 13,833 | +2.7% |
| 2009 | 13,863 | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 13,930 | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 13,114 | -5.9% |
| 2012 | 11,747 | -10.4% |
| 2013 | 13,217 | +12.5% |
| 2014 | 13,290 | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 12,141 | -8.6% |
| 2016 | 13,116 | +8.0% |
| 2017 | 12,942 | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 13,184 | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 12,942 | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 12,913 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 13,084 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | 13,069 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 13,111 | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 12,938 | -1.3% |
Trinidad and Tobago compared with similar countries
- Trinidad and Tobago's 12,938 is below the median for high income countries, which is 15,100, 86% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Trinidad and Tobago's 12,938 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 13,573, 95% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Capture fishery production in Trinidad and Tobago 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | +77.5% | 4,347 | 7,714 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,800 | 2,400 | 3,400 | 10 |
| 1970s | 4,092 | 3,600 | 4,823 | 10 |
| 1980s | 5,944 | 3,764 | 11,466 | 10 |
| 1990s | 12,166 | 8,998 | 14,846 | 10 |
| 2000s | 15,019 | 13,123 | 18,768 | 10 |
| 2010s | 12,962 | 11,747 | 13,930 | 10 |
| 2020s | 13,023 | 12,913 | 13,111 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Trinidad and Tobago
More agriculture & rural data for Trinidad and Tobago
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % 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 0.0344 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % 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 0.0395 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -4.75 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0078 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 145.68 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.0602 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capture fishery production in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Capture fishery production in Trinidad and Tobago was 12,938 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest capture fishery production recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 18,768 in 2002.
- What is the lowest capture fishery production recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,400 in 1960.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for capture fishery production?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 140th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is capture fishery production rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Trinidad and Tobago 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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