What is fish discards in Montenegro?

Fish discards in Montenegro was 142.83 in 2018, according to Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest fish discards recorded in Montenegro?

The highest recorded value was 494.02 in 1979.

What is the lowest fish discards recorded in Montenegro?

The lowest recorded value was 22.24 in 1953.

How does Montenegro rank for fish discards?

Montenegro ranks 128th out of 161 countries with data for 2018.

Is fish discards rising or falling in Montenegro?

Over the last ten years it is up 66.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Montenegro 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 Montenegro

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

Montenegro: Fish discards was 142.83 in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)

142.83

Change on year

up 21.3%

World rank

128th

of 161 countries

All-time high

494.02

in 1979

All-time low

22.24

in 1953

Years of data

1950–2018

Fish discards in Montenegro, 1950–2018

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

Analysis

In 2018, fish discards in Montenegro stood at 142.83.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 21.3% on the previous year and up 66.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, fish discards in Montenegro peaked at 494.02 in 1979 and was at its lowest, 22.24, in 1953.

That places Montenegro 128th out of 161 countries with data for 2018, 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	32.57	22.24	40.27	10
1960s	69.38	34.53	153.8	10
1970s	329.17	214.91	494.02	10
1980s	225.18	106.91	369.95	10
1990s	109.11	77.42	170.59	10
2000s	80.53	51.2	96.47	10
2010s	97.47	45.83	169.65	9

Countries ranked near Montenegro

125 Tuvalu 182.08 compare
126 Syria 179.59 compare
127 Jamaica 177.69 compare
129 Guinea-Bissau 121.23 compare
130 Sudan 102.19 compare
131 Barbados 97.24 compare

See the full ranking of 161 places →

More agriculture & rural data for Montenegro

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 310.86 million current US$ (2025)
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 3.4% (2025)
Rural population 214,303 (2025)
Rural population growth -0.3% (2025)
Rural population 34.4% (2025)
Agricultural raw materials imports 0.5% (2024)
Agricultural raw materials exports 6.4% (2024)
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 2,065 hectares (2023)

All data for Montenegro →

Frequently asked questions

What is fish discards in Montenegro?: Fish discards in Montenegro was 142.83 in 2018, according to Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest fish discards recorded in Montenegro?: The highest recorded value was 494.02 in 1979.
What is the lowest fish discards recorded in Montenegro?: The lowest recorded value was 22.24 in 1953.
How does Montenegro rank for fish discards?: Montenegro ranks 128th out of 161 countries with data for 2018.
Is fish discards rising or falling in Montenegro?: Over the last ten years it is up 66.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Montenegro 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.