Capture fishery production in United States Virgin Islands
United States Virgin Islands: Capture fishery production was 493.84 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
493.84
Change on year
up 13.4%
World rank
189th
of 215 countries
All-time high
2,213
in 2006
All-time low
289.27
in 2018
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Capture fishery production in United States Virgin Islands, 1960–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
United States Virgin Islands recorded 493.84 for capture fishery production in 2024.
The figure is up 13.4% on the previous year and down 1.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capture fishery production in United States Virgin Islands peaked at 2,213 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 289.27, in 2018.
United States Virgin Islands ranks 189th of 215 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capture fishery production in United States Virgin Islands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 500 | — |
| 1961 | 500 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 500 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 500 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 500 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 500 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 600 | +20.0% |
| 1967 | 600 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 600 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 600 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 600 | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 600 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 500 | -16.7% |
| 1973 | 500 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 500 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 503 | +0.6% |
| 1976 | 500 | -0.6% |
| 1977 | 602 | +20.4% |
| 1978 | 557 | -7.5% |
| 1979 | 547 | -1.8% |
| 1980 | 688 | +25.8% |
| 1981 | 618 | -10.2% |
| 1982 | 891 | +44.2% |
| 1983 | 615 | -31.0% |
| 1984 | 697 | +13.3% |
| 1985 | 612 | -12.2% |
| 1986 | 932 | +52.3% |
| 1987 | 894 | -4.1% |
| 1988 | 694 | -22.4% |
| 1989 | 805 | +16.0% |
| 1990 | 702 | -12.8% |
| 1991 | 904 | +28.8% |
| 1992 | 940 | +4.0% |
| 1993 | 1,000 | +6.4% |
| 1994 | 1,070 | +7.0% |
| 1995 | 1,170 | +9.3% |
| 1996 | 1,240 | +6.0% |
| 1997 | 1,310 | +5.6% |
| 1998 | 1,480 | +13.0% |
| 1999 | 1,549 | +4.7% |
| 2000 | 1,673 | +8.0% |
| 2001 | 1,738 | +3.9% |
| 2002 | 1,796 | +3.3% |
| 2003 | 1,867 | +4.0% |
| 2004 | 1,970 | +5.5% |
| 2005 | 1,634 | -17.1% |
| 2006 | 2,213 | +35.4% |
| 2007 | 1,458 | -34.1% |
| 2008 | 1,314 | -9.9% |
| 2009 | 1,393 | +6.0% |
| 2010 | 1,081 | -22.4% |
| 2011 | 810.74 | -25.0% |
| 2012 | 619.25 | -23.6% |
| 2013 | 490.21 | -20.8% |
| 2014 | 501.52 | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 460.02 | -8.3% |
| 2016 | 587.84 | +27.8% |
| 2017 | 547.58 | -6.8% |
| 2018 | 289.27 | -47.2% |
| 2019 | 329.92 | +14.1% |
| 2020 | 355.27 | +7.7% |
| 2021 | 420.14 | +18.3% |
| 2022 | 414.15 | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 435.36 | +5.1% |
| 2024 | 493.84 | +13.4% |
United States Virgin Islands compared with similar countries
- United States Virgin Islands's 493.84 is below the median for high income countries, which is 15,100, 3% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- United States Virgin Islands's 493.84 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 13,573, 4% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 540 | 500 | 600 | 10 |
| 1970s | 540.9 | 500 | 602 | 10 |
| 1980s | 744.6 | 612 | 932 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,136 | 702 | 1,549 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,706 | 1,314 | 2,213 | 10 |
| 2010s | 571.76 | 289.27 | 1,081 | 10 |
| 2020s | 423.75 | 355.27 | 493.84 | 5 |
Countries ranked near United States Virgin Islands
More agriculture & rural data for United States Virgin Islands
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Rural population 4.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (1978)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.0106 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.0461 units per person (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Rural population growth -1.8% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capture fishery production in United States Virgin Islands?
- Capture fishery production in United States Virgin Islands was 493.84 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest capture fishery production recorded in United States Virgin Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 2,213 in 2006.
- What is the lowest capture fishery production recorded in United States Virgin Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 289.27 in 2018.
- How does United States Virgin Islands rank for capture fishery production?
- United States Virgin Islands ranks 189th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is capture fishery production rising or falling in United States Virgin Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States Virgin Islands 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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