Wild fish catch by gear type in Barbados
Barbados: Wild fish catch by gear type was 122.34 in 1996. ◆ Volatile
Wild fish catch by gear type in Barbados, 1970–1996
Source: Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for wild fish catch by gear type in Barbados is 122.34, measured in 1996.
That represents a change of down 33.9% on the previous year and down 55.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wild fish catch by gear type in Barbados peaked at 698.85 in 1988 and was at its lowest, 105.25, in 1970.
Barbados ranks 86th of 123 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 286.28 | 105.25 | 443.1 | 10 |
| 1980s | 312.68 | 129.41 | 698.85 | 10 |
| 1990s | 145.88 | 111.53 | 192.45 | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Barbados
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 118.12 million current US$ (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 1.6% (2024)
- Rural population 113,898 (2025)
- Rural population growth -0.3% (2025)
- Rural population 40.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.1% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.6% (2024)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.6% (2024)
- Land under cereal production 0 hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wild fish catch by gear type in Barbados?
- Wild fish catch by gear type in Barbados was 122.34 in 1996, according to Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest wild fish catch by gear type recorded in Barbados?
- The highest recorded value was 698.85 in 1988.
- What is the lowest wild fish catch by gear type recorded in Barbados?
- The lowest recorded value was 105.25 in 1970.
- How does Barbados rank for wild fish catch by gear type?
- Barbados ranks 86th out of 123 countries with data for 1996.
- Is wild fish catch by gear type rising or falling in Barbados?
- Over the last ten years it is down 55.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Barbados data come from?
- The figures come from Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Wild fish catch by gear type. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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