Fish discards in Fiji
Fiji: Fish discards was 5,034 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Fish discards in Fiji, 1976–2018
Source: Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2018, fish discards in Fiji stood at 5,034.
The figure is down 20.8% on the previous year and up 6.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fish discards in Fiji peaked at 6,355 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 7.87, in 1976.
That places Fiji 83rd 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.
Fish discards in Fiji, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 7.87 | — |
| 1977 | 17.82 | +126.6% |
| 1978 | 23.82 | +33.7% |
| 1979 | 29.99 | +25.9% |
| 1980 | 20.05 | -33.1% |
| 1981 | 46.64 | +132.6% |
| 1982 | 35.66 | -23.5% |
| 1983 | 28.61 | -19.8% |
| 1984 | 35.28 | +23.3% |
| 1985 | 26.47 | -25.0% |
| 1986 | 20.47 | -22.7% |
| 1987 | 26.02 | +27.1% |
| 1988 | 22.2 | -14.7% |
| 1989 | 32.98 | +48.5% |
| 1990 | 32.21 | -2.3% |
| 1991 | 63.64 | +97.6% |
| 1992 | 159.91 | +151.3% |
| 1993 | 268.28 | +67.8% |
| 1994 | 652.79 | +143.3% |
| 1995 | 625.84 | -4.1% |
| 1996 | 1,135 | +81.3% |
| 1997 | 1,212 | +6.8% |
| 1998 | 1,505 | +24.1% |
| 1999 | 1,319 | -12.3% |
| 2000 | 3,521 | +166.9% |
| 2001 | 4,316 | +22.6% |
| 2002 | 4,344 | +0.7% |
| 2003 | 3,830 | -11.8% |
| 2004 | 6,282 | +64.0% |
| 2005 | 5,832 | -7.2% |
| 2006 | 5,605 | -3.9% |
| 2007 | 3,541 | -36.8% |
| 2008 | 4,741 | +33.9% |
| 2009 | 5,843 | +23.2% |
| 2010 | 4,397 | -24.7% |
| 2011 | 5,733 | +30.4% |
| 2012 | 5,514 | -3.8% |
| 2013 | 4,730 | -14.2% |
| 2014 | 4,609 | -2.6% |
| 2015 | 4,504 | -2.3% |
| 2016 | 4,911 | +9.0% |
| 2017 | 6,355 | +29.4% |
| 2018 | 5,034 | -20.8% |
Fiji compared with similar countries
- Fiji's 5,034 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,034, 1.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Fiji's 5,034 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 5,675, 89% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 19.87 | 7.87 | 29.99 | 4 |
| 1980s | 29.44 | 20.05 | 46.64 | 10 |
| 1990s | 697.37 | 32.21 | 1,505 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,786 | 3,521 | 6,282 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,087 | 4,397 | 6,355 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Fiji
More agriculture & rural data for Fiji
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1405 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 932.92 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.6777 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4046 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 14.0% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 14.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 5.3% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.4% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fish discards in Fiji?
- Fish discards in Fiji was 5,034 in 2018, according to Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fish discards recorded in Fiji?
- The highest recorded value was 6,355 in 2017.
- What is the lowest fish discards recorded in Fiji?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.87 in 1976.
- How does Fiji rank for fish discards?
- Fiji ranks 83rd out of 161 countries with data for 2018.
- Is fish discards rising or falling in Fiji?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Fiji 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.