Fish discards in Congo
Congo: Fish discards was 601.99 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Fish discards in Congo, 1950–2018
Source: Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2018, fish discards in Congo stood at 601.99.
The figure is down 17.0% on the previous year and down 34.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fish discards in Congo peaked at 61,762 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 41.66, in 1951.
Congo ranks 116th 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.
Fish discards in Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 42.12 | — |
| 1951 | 41.66 | -1.1% |
| 1952 | 102.99 | +147.2% |
| 1953 | 122.19 | +18.7% |
| 1954 | 140.94 | +15.3% |
| 1955 | 159.22 | +13.0% |
| 1956 | 177.04 | +11.2% |
| 1957 | 194.4 | +9.8% |
| 1958 | 211.29 | +8.7% |
| 1959 | 4,103 | +1841.8% |
| 1960 | 8,029 | +95.7% |
| 1961 | 11,874 | +47.9% |
| 1962 | 15,621 | +31.5% |
| 1963 | 19,305 | +23.6% |
| 1964 | 22,908 | +18.7% |
| 1965 | 26,413 | +15.3% |
| 1966 | 29,838 | +13.0% |
| 1967 | 33,182 | +11.2% |
| 1968 | 36,535 | +10.1% |
| 1969 | 37,495 | +2.6% |
| 1970 | 33,386 | -11.0% |
| 1971 | 33,792 | +1.2% |
| 1972 | 34,159 | +1.1% |
| 1973 | 37,889 | +10.9% |
| 1974 | 41,705 | +10.1% |
| 1975 | 42,481 | +1.9% |
| 1976 | 48,748 | +14.8% |
| 1977 | 53,922 | +10.6% |
| 1978 | 57,885 | +7.4% |
| 1979 | 60,519 | +4.6% |
| 1980 | 61,762 | +2.1% |
| 1981 | 53,433 | -13.5% |
| 1982 | 44,399 | -16.9% |
| 1983 | 35,076 | -21.0% |
| 1984 | 25,928 | -26.1% |
| 1985 | 17,433 | -32.8% |
| 1986 | 10,066 | -42.3% |
| 1987 | 7,000 | -30.5% |
| 1988 | 4,049 | -42.2% |
| 1989 | 1,306 | -67.7% |
| 1990 | 1,600 | +22.5% |
| 1991 | 1,817 | +13.5% |
| 1992 | 1,935 | +6.5% |
| 1993 | 1,779 | -8.1% |
| 1994 | 1,817 | +2.1% |
| 1995 | 1,848 | +1.7% |
| 1996 | 1,873 | +1.3% |
| 1997 | 1,890 | +0.9% |
| 1998 | 1,902 | +0.6% |
| 1999 | 1,907 | +0.3% |
| 2000 | 2,008 | +5.3% |
| 2001 | 2,271 | +13.1% |
| 2002 | 2,170 | -4.4% |
| 2003 | 1,890 | -12.9% |
| 2004 | 1,132 | -40.1% |
| 2005 | 588.43 | -48.0% |
| 2006 | 960.99 | +63.3% |
| 2007 | 893.66 | -7.0% |
| 2008 | 917.71 | +2.7% |
| 2009 | 1,536 | +67.3% |
| 2010 | 1,085 | -29.4% |
| 2011 | 1,248 | +15.0% |
| 2012 | 1,349 | +8.1% |
| 2013 | 1,163 | -13.8% |
| 2014 | 1,108 | -4.7% |
| 2015 | 966.19 | -12.8% |
| 2016 | 845.8 | -12.5% |
| 2017 | 725.4 | -14.2% |
| 2018 | 601.99 | -17.0% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 601.99 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5,286, 11% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Congo's 601.99 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,311, 46% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fish discards in Congo changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | +1841.8% | 211.29 | 4,103 |
| 1952 | +147.2% | 41.66 | 102.99 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 529.48 | 41.66 | 4,103 | 10 |
| 1960s | 24,120 | 8,029 | 37,495 | 10 |
| 1970s | 44,449 | 33,386 | 60,519 | 10 |
| 1980s | 26,045 | 1,306 | 61,762 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,837 | 1,600 | 1,935 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,437 | 588.43 | 2,271 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,010 | 601.99 | 1,349 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Congo
- 113 Malta 642.37 compare
- 114 American Samoa 626.25 compare
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- 117 New Caledonia 535.16 compare
- 118 Sierra Leone 495.59 compare
- 119 United Arab Emirates 397.5 compare
More agriculture & rural data for Congo
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 11.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1011 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 254.21 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.72 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3588 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 10.1% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 10.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.4% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fish discards in Congo?
- Fish discards in Congo was 601.99 in 2018, according to Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fish discards recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 61,762 in 1980.
- What is the lowest fish discards recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 41.66 in 1951.
- How does Congo rank for fish discards?
- Congo ranks 116th out of 161 countries with data for 2018.
- Is fish discards rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 34.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo 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.