Fish discards in American Samoa
American Samoa: Fish discards was 626.25 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Fish discards in American Samoa, 1988–2018
Source: Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
American Samoa recorded 626.25 for fish discards in 2018.
That represents a change of down 42.6% on the previous year and down 36.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fish discards in American Samoa peaked at 2,307 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1988.
That places American Samoa 114th out of 161 countries with data for 2018, putting it 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990s | 43.8 | 0 | 119.65 | 7 |
| 2000s | 1,208 | 146.16 | 2,307 | 10 |
| 2010s | 962.55 | 571.76 | 1,495 | 9 |
Countries ranked near American Samoa
More agriculture & rural data for American Samoa
- Rural population 8,970 (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.7% (2025)
- Rural population 19.5% (2025)
- Seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture 15 metric tons (2024)
- Aquaculture production 15 metric tons (2024)
- Fertilizer consumption 38.61 kilograms per hectare of arable land (2020)
- Agricultural land 29.6 sq. km (2023)
- Agricultural land 14.8% (2023)
- Arable land 1,030 hectares (2023)
- Arable land 0.0217 hectares per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fish discards in American Samoa?
- Fish discards in American Samoa was 626.25 in 2018, according to Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fish discards recorded in American Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 2,307 in 2002.
- What is the lowest fish discards recorded in American Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1988.
- How does American Samoa rank for fish discards?
- American Samoa ranks 114th out of 161 countries with data for 2018.
- Is fish discards rising or falling in American Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this American Samoa data come from?
- The figures come from Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Fish discards. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Discards are animals thrown back (alive or dead) into the sea after being caught during fishing activities. This represents bycatch (fish caught unintentionally) that is not brought ashore for use.