Fish catch by fishing sector in Uruguay
Uruguay: Fish catch by fishing sector was 61,547 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2018)
61,547
Change on year
up 4.1%
World rank
76th
of 170 countries
All-time high
171,884
in 1981
All-time low
3,876
in 1953
Years of data
69
1950–2018
Fish catch by fishing sector in Uruguay, 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 Uruguay is 61,547, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of up 4.1% on the previous year and down 46.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fish catch by fishing sector in Uruguay peaked at 171,884 in 1981 and was at its lowest, 3,876, in 1953.
Uruguay ranks 76th of 170 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fish catch by fishing sector in Uruguay, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 3,990 | — |
| 1951 | 3,990 | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 3,990 | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 3,876 | -2.9% |
| 1954 | 4,560 | +17.6% |
| 1955 | 5,586 | +22.5% |
| 1956 | 6,156 | +10.2% |
| 1957 | 7,866 | +27.8% |
| 1958 | 6,156 | -21.7% |
| 1959 | 6,726 | +9.3% |
| 1960 | 12,426 | +84.7% |
| 1961 | 11,970 | -3.7% |
| 1962 | 8,778 | -26.7% |
| 1963 | 9,234 | +5.2% |
| 1964 | 13,909 | +50.6% |
| 1965 | 18,012 | +29.5% |
| 1966 | 14,250 | -20.9% |
| 1967 | 12,426 | -12.8% |
| 1968 | 12,540 | +0.9% |
| 1969 | 14,899 | +18.8% |
| 1970 | 15,653 | +5.1% |
| 1971 | 16,600 | +6.0% |
| 1972 | 23,950 | +44.3% |
| 1973 | 20,134 | -15.9% |
| 1974 | 18,082 | -10.2% |
| 1975 | 30,002 | +65.9% |
| 1976 | 38,470 | +28.2% |
| 1977 | 55,762 | +45.0% |
| 1978 | 86,291 | +54.7% |
| 1979 | 125,529 | +45.5% |
| 1980 | 139,838 | +11.4% |
| 1981 | 171,884 | +22.9% |
| 1982 | 138,996 | -19.1% |
| 1983 | 167,981 | +20.9% |
| 1984 | 154,666 | -7.9% |
| 1985 | 162,828 | +5.3% |
| 1986 | 162,080 | -0.5% |
| 1987 | 158,299 | -2.3% |
| 1988 | 124,503 | -21.3% |
| 1989 | 138,624 | +11.3% |
| 1990 | 103,408 | -25.4% |
| 1991 | 163,232 | +57.9% |
| 1992 | 143,127 | -12.3% |
| 1993 | 134,798 | -5.8% |
| 1994 | 136,604 | +1.3% |
| 1995 | 143,816 | +5.3% |
| 1996 | 140,912 | -2.0% |
| 1997 | 152,130 | +8.0% |
| 1998 | 153,456 | +0.9% |
| 1999 | 114,576 | -25.3% |
| 2000 | 124,035 | +8.3% |
| 2001 | 112,286 | -9.5% |
| 2002 | 113,254 | +0.9% |
| 2003 | 123,971 | +9.5% |
| 2004 | 129,247 | +4.3% |
| 2005 | 132,538 | +2.5% |
| 2006 | 141,731 | +6.9% |
| 2007 | 112,620 | -20.5% |
| 2008 | 114,868 | +2.0% |
| 2009 | 86,182 | -25.0% |
| 2010 | 78,019 | -9.5% |
| 2011 | 90,290 | +15.7% |
| 2012 | 76,539 | -15.2% |
| 2013 | 58,824 | -23.1% |
| 2014 | 63,986 | +8.8% |
| 2015 | 56,916 | -11.0% |
| 2016 | 47,680 | -16.2% |
| 2017 | 59,116 | +24.0% |
| 2018 | 61,547 | +4.1% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 61,547 is below the median for high income countries, which is 65,050, 95% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 61,547 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 24,077, 2.6× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5,290 | 3,876 | 7,866 | 10 |
| 1960s | 12,845 | 8,778 | 18,012 | 10 |
| 1970s | 43,047 | 15,653 | 125,529 | 10 |
| 1980s | 151,970 | 124,503 | 171,884 | 10 |
| 1990s | 138,606 | 103,408 | 163,232 | 10 |
| 2000s | 119,073 | 86,182 | 141,731 | 10 |
| 2010s | 65,880 | 47,680 | 90,290 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
More agriculture & rural data for Uruguay
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 3.67 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0638 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,609 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.32 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.0435 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 6.4% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 6.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 14.1% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fish catch by fishing sector in Uruguay?
- Fish catch by fishing sector in Uruguay was 61,547 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 Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 171,884 in 1981.
- What is the lowest fish catch by fishing sector recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,876 in 1953.
- How does Uruguay rank for fish catch by fishing sector?
- Uruguay ranks 76th out of 170 countries with data for 2018.
- Is fish catch by fishing sector rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay 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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