Fish discards in Israel
Israel: Fish discards was 617.23 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2018)
617.23
Change on year
up 4.4%
World rank
115th
of 161 countries
All-time high
6,322
in 1971
All-time low
407.92
in 1951
Years of data
69
1950–2018
Fish discards in Israel, 1950–2018
Source: Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Israel recorded 617.23 for fish discards in 2018.
That represents a change of up 4.4% on the previous year and down 46.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fish discards in Israel peaked at 6,322 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 407.92, in 1951.
That places Israel 115th 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 Israel, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 459.85 | — |
| 1951 | 407.92 | -11.3% |
| 1952 | 432.79 | +6.1% |
| 1953 | 548.27 | +26.7% |
| 1954 | 600.54 | +9.5% |
| 1955 | 717.06 | +19.4% |
| 1956 | 599.71 | -16.4% |
| 1957 | 564.29 | -5.9% |
| 1958 | 1,085 | +92.3% |
| 1959 | 1,147 | +5.7% |
| 1960 | 1,256 | +9.5% |
| 1961 | 1,618 | +28.9% |
| 1962 | 1,799 | +11.1% |
| 1963 | 1,845 | +2.6% |
| 1964 | 1,614 | -12.5% |
| 1965 | 2,757 | +70.8% |
| 1966 | 5,635 | +104.4% |
| 1967 | 5,795 | +2.9% |
| 1968 | 4,494 | -22.5% |
| 1969 | 4,777 | +6.3% |
| 1970 | 3,941 | -17.5% |
| 1971 | 6,322 | +60.4% |
| 1972 | 4,583 | -27.5% |
| 1973 | 2,600 | -43.3% |
| 1974 | 2,654 | +2.1% |
| 1975 | 3,448 | +30.0% |
| 1976 | 2,130 | -38.2% |
| 1977 | 1,928 | -9.5% |
| 1978 | 2,598 | +34.8% |
| 1979 | 1,913 | -26.4% |
| 1980 | 3,922 | +105.0% |
| 1981 | 3,913 | -0.2% |
| 1982 | 2,181 | -44.3% |
| 1983 | 2,243 | +2.9% |
| 1984 | 2,173 | -3.1% |
| 1985 | 1,395 | -35.8% |
| 1986 | 1,228 | -12.0% |
| 1987 | 2,087 | +70.0% |
| 1988 | 2,788 | +33.6% |
| 1989 | 1,187 | -57.4% |
| 1990 | 789.95 | -33.5% |
| 1991 | 586.16 | -25.8% |
| 1992 | 606.4 | +3.5% |
| 1993 | 502.93 | -17.1% |
| 1994 | 564.32 | +12.2% |
| 1995 | 625.4 | +10.8% |
| 1996 | 582.84 | -6.8% |
| 1997 | 666.54 | +14.4% |
| 1998 | 743.99 | +11.6% |
| 1999 | 812.86 | +9.3% |
| 2000 | 812.28 | -0.1% |
| 2001 | 974.69 | +20.0% |
| 2002 | 922.93 | -5.3% |
| 2003 | 837.1 | -9.3% |
| 2004 | 790.01 | -5.6% |
| 2005 | 836.47 | +5.9% |
| 2006 | 775.77 | -7.3% |
| 2007 | 953.12 | +22.9% |
| 2008 | 1,158 | +21.5% |
| 2009 | 1,232 | +6.4% |
| 2010 | 1,297 | +5.3% |
| 2011 | 959.3 | -26.1% |
| 2012 | 1,001 | +4.4% |
| 2013 | 888.48 | -11.3% |
| 2014 | 857.85 | -3.4% |
| 2015 | 879.14 | +2.5% |
| 2016 | 742.29 | -15.6% |
| 2017 | 591.33 | -20.3% |
| 2018 | 617.23 | +4.4% |
Israel compared with similar countries
- Israel's 617.23 is below the median for high income countries, which is 8,028, 8% of the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Israel's 617.23 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 5,286, 12% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 656.25 | 407.92 | 1,147 | 10 |
| 1960s | 3,159 | 1,256 | 5,795 | 10 |
| 1970s | 3,212 | 1,913 | 6,322 | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,312 | 1,187 | 3,922 | 10 |
| 1990s | 648.14 | 502.93 | 812.86 | 10 |
| 2000s | 929.23 | 775.77 | 1,232 | 10 |
| 2010s | 870.47 | 591.33 | 1,297 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Israel
- 112 Kenya 663.31 compare
- 113 Malta 642.37 compare
- 114 American Samoa 626.25 compare
- 116 Congo 601.99 compare
- 117 New Caledonia 535.16 compare
- 118 Sierra Leone 495.59 compare
More agriculture & rural data for Israel
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -2.5 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0129 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 696.75 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.7021 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.0842 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.3% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.3% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.6% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fish discards in Israel?
- Fish discards in Israel was 617.23 in 2018, according to Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fish discards recorded in Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 6,322 in 1971.
- What is the lowest fish discards recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 407.92 in 1951.
- How does Israel rank for fish discards?
- Israel ranks 115th out of 161 countries with data for 2018.
- Is fish discards rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Israel 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.