Fish catch by fishing sector in Jordan
Jordan: Fish catch by fishing sector was 49.65 in 1989. ◆ Volatile
Latest (1989)
49.65
Change on year
up 3.1%
World rank
162nd
of 170 countries
All-time high
106.95
in 1966
All-time low
16.37
in 1983
Years of data
30
1960–1989
Fish catch by fishing sector in Jordan, 1960–1989
Source: Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fish catch by fishing sector in Jordan is 49.65, measured in 1989.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.1% on the previous year and up 117.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fish catch by fishing sector in Jordan peaked at 106.95 in 1966 and was at its lowest, 16.37, in 1983.
That places Jordan 162nd out of 170 countries with data for 1989, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fish catch by fishing sector in Jordan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 70.49 | — |
| 1961 | 76.64 | +8.7% |
| 1962 | 103.95 | +35.6% |
| 1963 | 90.7 | -12.7% |
| 1964 | 97.17 | +7.1% |
| 1965 | 100.5 | +3.4% |
| 1966 | 106.95 | +6.4% |
| 1967 | 102.63 | -4.0% |
| 1968 | 98.32 | -4.2% |
| 1969 | 94.01 | -4.4% |
| 1970 | 89.69 | -4.6% |
| 1971 | 85.38 | -4.8% |
| 1972 | 81.07 | -5.1% |
| 1973 | 56.14 | -30.8% |
| 1974 | 60.96 | +8.6% |
| 1975 | 54.74 | -10.2% |
| 1976 | 33.96 | -38.0% |
| 1977 | 24.54 | -27.7% |
| 1978 | 24.43 | -0.5% |
| 1979 | 22.82 | -6.6% |
| 1980 | 21.2 | -7.1% |
| 1981 | 19.59 | -7.6% |
| 1982 | 17.98 | -8.2% |
| 1983 | 16.37 | -9.0% |
| 1984 | 24.16 | +47.5% |
| 1985 | 29.2 | +20.9% |
| 1986 | 40.28 | +38.0% |
| 1987 | 44.94 | +11.6% |
| 1988 | 48.15 | +7.1% |
| 1989 | 49.65 | +3.1% |
Jordan compared with similar countries
- Jordan's 49.65 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 26,613, 0% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Jordan's 49.65 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 9,506, 1% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 94.13 | 70.49 | 106.95 | 10 |
| 1970s | 53.37 | 22.82 | 89.69 | 10 |
| 1980s | 31.15 | 16.37 | 49.65 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Jordan
- 159 Liberia 61.67 compare
- 160 Aruba 54.5 compare
- 161 Jamaica 52.32
- 163 Democratic Republic of Congo 46.13 compare
- 164 Tokelau 43.39
- 165 Turks and Caicos Islands 29.48
More agriculture & rural data for Jordan
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 11.52 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0556 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 297.43 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -3.93 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.0679 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 5.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 5.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.3% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.1% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fish catch by fishing sector in Jordan?
- Fish catch by fishing sector in Jordan was 49.65 in 1989, according to Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fish catch by fishing sector recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 106.95 in 1966.
- What is the lowest fish catch by fishing sector recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.37 in 1983.
- How does Jordan rank for fish catch by fishing sector?
- Jordan ranks 162nd out of 170 countries with data for 1989.
- Is fish catch by fishing sector rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 117.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jordan 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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