Capture fishery production in Yemen
Yemen: Capture fishery production was 152,430 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
152,430
Change on year
up 0.9%
World rank
68th
of 215 countries
All-time high
256,300
in 2004
All-time low
22,000
in 1961
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Capture fishery production in Yemen, 1960–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for capture fishery production in Yemen is 152,430, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.9% on the previous year and down 28.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capture fishery production in Yemen peaked at 256,300 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 22,000, in 1961.
That places Yemen 68th 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 Yemen, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 22,300 | — |
| 1961 | 22,000 | -1.3% |
| 1962 | 22,000 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 22,000 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 25,000 | +13.6% |
| 1965 | 25,000 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 25,000 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 27,000 | +8.0% |
| 1968 | 27,000 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 27,000 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 27,400 | +1.5% |
| 1971 | 26,400 | -3.6% |
| 1972 | 31,600 | +19.7% |
| 1973 | 43,200 | +36.7% |
| 1974 | 51,244 | +18.6% |
| 1975 | 50,829 | -0.8% |
| 1976 | 65,022 | +27.9% |
| 1977 | 66,096 | +1.7% |
| 1978 | 67,047 | +1.4% |
| 1979 | 69,600 | +3.8% |
| 1980 | 78,444 | +12.7% |
| 1981 | 71,164 | -9.3% |
| 1982 | 55,449 | -22.1% |
| 1983 | 57,906 | +4.4% |
| 1984 | 64,273 | +11.0% |
| 1985 | 73,855 | +14.9% |
| 1986 | 73,018 | -1.1% |
| 1987 | 72,916 | -0.1% |
| 1988 | 73,943 | +1.4% |
| 1989 | 71,881 | -2.8% |
| 1990 | 77,310 | +7.6% |
| 1991 | 85,998 | +11.2% |
| 1992 | 79,893 | -7.1% |
| 1993 | 82,356 | +3.1% |
| 1994 | 81,885 | -0.6% |
| 1995 | 107,970 | +31.9% |
| 1996 | 104,955 | -2.8% |
| 1997 | 115,654 | +10.2% |
| 1998 | 127,620 | +10.3% |
| 1999 | 124,384 | -2.5% |
| 2000 | 114,750 | -7.7% |
| 2001 | 142,198 | +23.9% |
| 2002 | 179,584 | +26.3% |
| 2003 | 228,116 | +27.0% |
| 2004 | 256,300 | +12.4% |
| 2005 | 238,400 | -7.0% |
| 2006 | 229,660 | -3.7% |
| 2007 | 179,916 | -21.7% |
| 2008 | 132,062 | -26.6% |
| 2009 | 179,603 | +36.0% |
| 2010 | 163,861 | -8.8% |
| 2011 | 154,061 | -6.0% |
| 2012 | 227,115 | +47.4% |
| 2013 | 228,783 | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 214,202 | -6.4% |
| 2015 | 177,408 | -17.2% |
| 2016 | 152,131 | -14.2% |
| 2017 | 136,526 | -10.3% |
| 2018 | 134,868 | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 137,766 | +2.1% |
| 2020 | 144,517 | +4.9% |
| 2021 | 149,530 | +3.5% |
| 2022 | 150,470 | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 151,016 | +0.4% |
| 2024 | 152,430 | +0.9% |
Yemen compared with similar countries
- Yemen's 152,430 is above the median for low income countries, which is 55,075, 2.8× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Yemen's 152,430 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 33,099, 4.6× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 24,430 | 22,000 | 27,000 | 10 |
| 1970s | 49,844 | 26,400 | 69,600 | 10 |
| 1980s | 69,285 | 55,449 | 78,444 | 10 |
| 1990s | 98,802 | 77,310 | 127,620 | 10 |
| 2000s | 188,059 | 114,750 | 256,300 | 10 |
| 2010s | 172,672 | 134,868 | 228,783 | 10 |
| 2020s | 149,593 | 144,517 | 152,430 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Yemen
More agriculture & rural data for Yemen
- 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 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2018)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.0348 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 0.0011 hectares per US$ of GDP (2018)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.5614 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -14.18 % change on previous year (2018)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2875 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2018)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 182.21 current US$ per person (2018)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.57 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capture fishery production in Yemen?
- Capture fishery production in Yemen was 152,430 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest capture fishery production recorded in Yemen?
- The highest recorded value was 256,300 in 2004.
- What is the lowest capture fishery production recorded in Yemen?
- The lowest recorded value was 22,000 in 1961.
- How does Yemen rank for capture fishery production?
- Yemen ranks 68th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is capture fishery production rising or falling in Yemen?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Yemen 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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