What is fish discards in Bulgaria?

Fish discards in Bulgaria was 664.3 in 2018, according to Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest fish discards recorded in Bulgaria?

The highest recorded value was 22,328 in 1978.

What is the lowest fish discards recorded in Bulgaria?

The lowest recorded value was 158.63 in 1950.

How does Bulgaria rank for fish discards?

Bulgaria ranks 111th out of 161 countries with data for 2018.

Is fish discards rising or falling in Bulgaria?

Over the last ten years it is up 18.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Bulgaria 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 Bulgaria

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

Bulgaria: Fish discards was 664.3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)

664.3

Change on year

down 22.6%

World rank

111th

of 161 countries

All-time high

22,328

in 1978

All-time low

158.63

in 1950

Years of data

1950–2018

Fish discards in Bulgaria, 1950–2018

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for fish discards in Bulgaria is 664.3, measured in 2018.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 22.6% on the previous year and up 18.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, fish discards in Bulgaria peaked at 22,328 in 1978 and was at its lowest, 158.63, in 1950.

Bulgaria ranks 111th of 161 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
1950s	225.68	158.63	326.16	10
1960s	529.42	228.58	2,804	10
1970s	13,096	5,796	22,328	10
1980s	3,020	1,767	5,161	10
1990s	724.22	240.6	1,750	10
2000s	508.43	197.93	700.79	10
2010s	728.18	581.66	858.35	9

Countries ranked near Bulgaria

108 Mauritius 791.2 compare
109 Qatar 738.41 compare
110 Cote d'Ivoire 708.5 compare
112 Kenya 663.31 compare
114 American Samoa 626.25 compare

See the full ranking of 161 places →

More agriculture & rural data for Bulgaria

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 3.24 billion current US$ (2025)
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 2.5% (2025)
Rural population 1.66 million (2025)
Rural population growth -1.0% (2025)
Rural population 25.8% (2025)
Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2024)
Agricultural raw materials exports 0.7% (2024)
Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.5% (2025)
Share of GDP from agriculture 2.5% (2025)
Land under cereal production 1.98 million hectares (2023)

All data for Bulgaria →

Frequently asked questions

What is fish discards in Bulgaria?: Fish discards in Bulgaria was 664.3 in 2018, according to Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest fish discards recorded in Bulgaria?: The highest recorded value was 22,328 in 1978.
What is the lowest fish discards recorded in Bulgaria?: The lowest recorded value was 158.63 in 1950.
How does Bulgaria rank for fish discards?: Bulgaria ranks 111th out of 161 countries with data for 2018.
Is fish discards rising or falling in Bulgaria?: Over the last ten years it is up 18.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bulgaria 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.