Fish catch by fishing sector in Jamaica
Jamaica: Fish catch by fishing sector was 52.32 in 2002. β Volatile
Latest (2002)
52.32
Change on year
down 42.7%
World rank
157th
of 165 countries
All-time high
280.41
in 1997
All-time low
52.32
in 2002
Years of data
5
1996β2002
Fish catch by fishing sector in Jamaica, 1996β2002
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fish catch by fishing sector in Jamaica is 52.32, measured in 2002. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
The figure is down 42.7% on the previous year and down 72.6% over ten years.
That places Jamaica 157th out of 165 countries with data for 2002, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 235.69 | 190.96 | 280.41 | 2 |
| 2000s | 78.1 | 52.32 | 91.31 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
- 154 Slovenia 80.36 compare
- 155 Liberia 61.67 compare
- 156 Aruba 54.5 compare
- 158 Jordan 49.65
- 159 Democratic Republic of the Congo 46.13
- 160 Turks and Caicos Islands 29.48
More agriculture & rural data for Jamaica
- Agriculture share gdp 8.74 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 8.74 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.1% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.9% (2023)
- Rural population 40.6% (2025)
- Rural population growth -1.3% (2025)
- Rural population 1.15 million (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 8.7% (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 1.99 billion current US$ (2025)
- Bananas β Production 62,998 t (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fish catch by fishing sector in Jamaica?
- Fish catch by fishing sector in Jamaica was 52.32 in 2002, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fish catch by fishing sector recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 280.41 in 1997.
- What is the lowest fish catch by fishing sector recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 52.32 in 2002.
- How does Jamaica rank for fish catch by fishing sector?
- Jamaica ranks 157th out of 165 countries with data for 2002.
- Is fish catch by fishing sector rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 72.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from 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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