What is fish discards in Djibouti?

Fish discards in Djibouti was 9.51 in 2000, according to Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest fish discards recorded in Djibouti?

The highest recorded value was 10.38 in 1990.

What is the lowest fish discards recorded in Djibouti?

The lowest recorded value was 1.26 in 1950.

How does Djibouti rank for fish discards?

Djibouti ranks 144th out of 161 regions with data for 2000.

Is fish discards rising or falling in Djibouti?

Over the last ten years it is down 8.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Djibouti 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 Djibouti

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

Djibouti: Fish discards was 9.51 in 2000. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2000)

9.51

Change on year

down 4.6%

Rank

144th

of 161 regions

All-time high

10.38

in 1990

All-time low

1.26

in 1950

Years of data

1950–2000

Fish discards in Djibouti, 1950–2000

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for fish discards in Djibouti is 9.51, measured in 2000.

The figure is down 4.6% on the previous year and down 8.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, fish discards in Djibouti peaked at 10.38 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 1.26, in 1950.

That places Djibouti 144th out of 161 regions with data for 2000, putting it in the bottom 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
1950s	1.41	1.26	1.55	10
1960s	1.75	1.59	2	10
1970s	2.49	2.09	3.13	10
1980s	6.44	3.88	9.61	10
1990s	6.98	2.58	10.38	10
2000s	9.51	9.51	9.51	1

Countries ranked near Djibouti

141 Bermuda 15.97 compare
142 Cuba 12.95 compare
143 Saint Lucia 11.85 compare
145 Equatorial Guinea 9.25 compare
146 Slovenia 7.79 compare
147 Romania 7.36 compare

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More agriculture & rural data for Djibouti

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 105.07 million current US$ (2025)
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 2.3% (2025)
Rural population 319,986 (2025)
Rural population growth 1.0% (2025)
Rural population 27.0% (2025)
Agricultural raw materials imports 1.1% (2023)
Agricultural raw materials exports 0.2% (2023)
Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.3% (2025)
Share of GDP from agriculture 2.3% (2025)
Land under cereal production 9 hectares (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is fish discards in Djibouti?: Fish discards in Djibouti was 9.51 in 2000, according to Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest fish discards recorded in Djibouti?: The highest recorded value was 10.38 in 1990.
What is the lowest fish discards recorded in Djibouti?: The lowest recorded value was 1.26 in 1950.
How does Djibouti rank for fish discards?: Djibouti ranks 144th out of 161 regions with data for 2000.
Is fish discards rising or falling in Djibouti?: Over the last ten years it is down 8.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Djibouti 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.