Fish catch by fishing sector in Denmark
Denmark: Fish catch by fishing sector was 681,198 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2018)
681,198
Change on year
down 26.1%
World rank
23rd
of 170 countries
All-time high
2.01 million
in 1995
All-time low
156,220
in 1950
Years of data
69
1950–2018
Fish catch by fishing sector in Denmark, 1950–2018
Source: Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fish catch by fishing sector in Denmark is 681,198, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of down 26.1% on the previous year and down 2.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fish catch by fishing sector in Denmark peaked at 2.01 million in 1995 and was at its lowest, 156,220, in 1950.
Denmark ranks 23rd of 170 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fish catch by fishing sector in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 156,220 | — |
| 1951 | 176,173 | +12.8% |
| 1952 | 195,786 | +11.1% |
| 1953 | 197,166 | +0.7% |
| 1954 | 245,074 | +24.3% |
| 1955 | 284,315 | +16.0% |
| 1956 | 290,232 | +2.1% |
| 1957 | 342,863 | +18.1% |
| 1958 | 380,743 | +11.0% |
| 1959 | 421,955 | +10.8% |
| 1960 | 453,568 | +7.5% |
| 1961 | 502,129 | +10.7% |
| 1962 | 650,416 | +29.5% |
| 1963 | 680,123 | +4.6% |
| 1964 | 696,390 | +2.4% |
| 1965 | 708,394 | +1.7% |
| 1966 | 739,334 | +4.4% |
| 1967 | 939,967 | +27.1% |
| 1968 | 1.31 million | +38.9% |
| 1969 | 1.11 million | -14.7% |
| 1970 | 1.14 million | +2.0% |
| 1971 | 1.30 million | +14.2% |
| 1972 | 1.31 million | +1.3% |
| 1973 | 1.33 million | +1.3% |
| 1974 | 1.75 million | +31.7% |
| 1975 | 1.67 million | -4.5% |
| 1976 | 1.81 million | +8.2% |
| 1977 | 1.73 million | -4.3% |
| 1978 | 1.66 million | -4.0% |
| 1979 | 1.67 million | +0.2% |
| 1980 | 1.94 million | +16.5% |
| 1981 | 1.77 million | -8.9% |
| 1982 | 1.87 million | +5.5% |
| 1983 | 1.81 million | -3.1% |
| 1984 | 1.77 million | -2.3% |
| 1985 | 1.70 million | -3.8% |
| 1986 | 1.81 million | +6.3% |
| 1987 | 1.65 million | -9.1% |
| 1988 | 1.87 million | +13.9% |
| 1989 | 1.85 million | -1.4% |
| 1990 | 1.43 million | -22.6% |
| 1991 | 1.71 million | +19.5% |
| 1992 | 1.92 million | +12.0% |
| 1993 | 1.52 million | -20.8% |
| 1994 | 1.84 million | +21.5% |
| 1995 | 2.01 million | +9.0% |
| 1996 | 1.72 million | -14.4% |
| 1997 | 1.86 million | +8.4% |
| 1998 | 1.59 million | -14.9% |
| 1999 | 1.43 million | -9.8% |
| 2000 | 1.55 million | +8.1% |
| 2001 | 1.53 million | -1.3% |
| 2002 | 1.47 million | -4.0% |
| 2003 | 1.05 million | -28.3% |
| 2004 | 1.10 million | +4.7% |
| 2005 | 935,301 | -15.1% |
| 2006 | 882,747 | -5.6% |
| 2007 | 654,420 | -25.9% |
| 2008 | 695,506 | +6.3% |
| 2009 | 782,829 | +12.6% |
| 2010 | 840,442 | +7.4% |
| 2011 | 721,807 | -14.1% |
| 2012 | 508,801 | -29.5% |
| 2013 | 677,672 | +33.2% |
| 2014 | 750,543 | +10.8% |
| 2015 | 859,906 | +14.6% |
| 2016 | 622,317 | -27.6% |
| 2017 | 921,252 | +48.0% |
| 2018 | 681,198 | -26.1% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 681,198 is above the median for high income countries, which is 65,050, 10.5× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 681,198 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 235,176, 2.9× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 269,053 | 156,220 | 421,955 | 10 |
| 1960s | 778,894 | 453,568 | 1.31 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.54 million | 1.14 million | 1.81 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.80 million | 1.65 million | 1.94 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.70 million | 1.43 million | 2.01 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.06 million | 654,420 | 1.55 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 731,549 | 508,801 | 921,252 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More agriculture & rural data for Denmark
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 37.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0117 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 900.07 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.7939 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1115 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.2% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.2% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.9% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fish catch by fishing sector in Denmark?
- Fish catch by fishing sector in Denmark was 681,198 in 2018, according to Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fish catch by fishing sector recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 2.01 million in 1995.
- What is the lowest fish catch by fishing sector recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 156,220 in 1950.
- How does Denmark rank for fish catch by fishing sector?
- Denmark ranks 23rd out of 170 countries with data for 2018.
- Is fish catch by fishing sector rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Fish catch by fishing sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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