What is fish discards in Belize?

Fish discards in Belize was 26,410 in 2018, according to Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest fish discards recorded in Belize?

The highest recorded value was 81,097 in 1992.

What is the lowest fish discards recorded in Belize?

The lowest recorded value was 1.25 in 1966.

How does Belize rank for fish discards?

Belize ranks 39th out of 161 countries with data for 2018.

Is fish discards rising or falling in Belize?

Over the last ten years it is down 65.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Belize 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.

Fish discards in Belize

Name: Fish discards in Belize
Creator: Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Belize: Fish discards was 26,410 in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)

26,410

Change on year

up 35.6%

World rank

39th

of 161 countries

All-time high

81,097

in 1992

All-time low

1.25

in 1966

Years of data

1966–2018

Fish discards in Belize, 1966–2018

Source: Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for fish discards in Belize is 26,410, measured in 2018.

That represents a change of up 35.6% on the previous year and down 65.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, fish discards in Belize peaked at 81,097 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 1.25, in 1966.

That places Belize 39th out of 161 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	498.55	1.25	996.49	4
1970s	96.29	1.25	234.17	10
1980s	15,729	8.86	80,385	10
1990s	56,944	34,450	81,097	10
2000s	50,023	35,290	76,427	10
2010s	29,977	16,468	74,902	9

Countries ranked near Belize

36 Iran 29,394 compare
37 Iceland 28,914 compare
38 Greenland 27,320 compare
40 Poland 26,333 compare
42 Denmark 25,389 compare

See the full ranking of 161 places →

More agriculture & rural data for Belize

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 254.62 million current US$ (2024)
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 7.9% (2024)
Rural population 247,148 (2025)
Rural population growth 1.7% (2025)
Rural population 58.4% (2025)
Agricultural raw materials imports 1.9% (2025)
Agricultural raw materials exports 0.8% (2025)
Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 7.9% (2024)
Share of GDP from agriculture 7.9% (2024)
Land under cereal production 41,522 hectares (2023)

All data for Belize →

Frequently asked questions

What is fish discards in Belize?: Fish discards in Belize was 26,410 in 2018, according to Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest fish discards recorded in Belize?: The highest recorded value was 81,097 in 1992.
What is the lowest fish discards recorded in Belize?: The lowest recorded value was 1.25 in 1966.
How does Belize rank for fish discards?: Belize ranks 39th out of 161 countries with data for 2018.
Is fish discards rising or falling in Belize?: Over the last ten years it is down 65.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Belize 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

Indicator: Fish discards
Source: Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 161 places, 9,371 data points, 1950–2018
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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.