What is fish discards in Iraq?

Fish discards in Iraq was 339.62 in 2018, according to Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest fish discards recorded in Iraq?

The highest recorded value was 3,019 in 1979.

What is the lowest fish discards recorded in Iraq?

The lowest recorded value was 6.25 in 1991.

How does Iraq rank for fish discards?

Iraq ranks 122nd out of 161 countries with data for 2018.

Is fish discards rising or falling in Iraq?

Over the last ten years it is up 56.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Iraq 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 Iraq

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

Iraq: Fish discards was 339.62 in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)

339.62

Change on year

up 20.8%

World rank

122nd

of 161 countries

All-time high

3,019

in 1979

All-time low

6.25

in 1991

Years of data

1950–2018

Fish discards in Iraq, 1950–2018

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

Analysis

Iraq recorded 339.62 for fish discards in 2018.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 20.8% on the previous year and up 56.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, fish discards in Iraq peaked at 3,019 in 1979 and was at its lowest, 6.25, in 1991.

Iraq ranks 122nd of 161 countries on this measure, 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	44.67	25.5	78	10
1960s	72.37	30.62	92.62	10
1970s	604.55	40.51	3,019	10
1980s	161.31	25	1,143	10
1990s	344.27	6.25	693.62	10
2000s	415.41	121.85	942.01	10
2010s	265.02	80.38	470.18	9

Countries ranked near Iraq

119 United Arab Emirates 397.5 compare
120 Finland 378.42 compare
121 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 365.46 compare
123 Dominica 302.84 compare
124 Gabon 268.65 compare
125 Tuvalu 182.08 compare

See the full ranking of 161 places →

More agriculture & rural data for Iraq

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 8.68 billion current US$ (2025)
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 3.4% (2025)
Rural population 14.13 million (2025)
Rural population growth 1.9% (2025)
Rural population 30.1% (2025)
Agricultural raw materials imports 0.1% (2014)
Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2016)
Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 3.4% (2025)
Share of GDP from agriculture 3.4% (2025)
Land under cereal production 1.90 million hectares (2023)

All data for Iraq →

Frequently asked questions

What is fish discards in Iraq?: Fish discards in Iraq was 339.62 in 2018, according to Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest fish discards recorded in Iraq?: The highest recorded value was 3,019 in 1979.
What is the lowest fish discards recorded in Iraq?: The lowest recorded value was 6.25 in 1991.
How does Iraq rank for fish discards?: Iraq ranks 122nd out of 161 countries with data for 2018.
Is fish discards rising or falling in Iraq?: Over the last ten years it is up 56.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iraq 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.