Fish discards in Morocco
Morocco: Fish discards was 161,670 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2018)
161,670
Change on year
down 1.5%
World rank
13th
of 161 countries
All-time high
182,768
in 2001
All-time low
31,302
in 1955
Years of data
69
1950–2018
Fish discards in Morocco, 1950–2018
Source: Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fish discards in Morocco is 161,670, measured in 2018.
The figure is down 1.5% on the previous year and up 27.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fish discards in Morocco peaked at 182,768 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 31,302, in 1955.
Morocco ranks 13th of 161 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fish discards in Morocco, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 34,817 | — |
| 1951 | 33,638 | -3.4% |
| 1952 | 37,167 | +10.5% |
| 1953 | 34,520 | -7.1% |
| 1954 | 32,511 | -5.8% |
| 1955 | 31,302 | -3.7% |
| 1956 | 32,657 | +4.3% |
| 1957 | 35,093 | +7.5% |
| 1958 | 36,219 | +3.2% |
| 1959 | 35,450 | -2.1% |
| 1960 | 35,742 | +0.8% |
| 1961 | 36,095 | +1.0% |
| 1962 | 36,113 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 36,159 | +0.1% |
| 1964 | 37,178 | +2.8% |
| 1965 | 38,860 | +4.5% |
| 1966 | 44,850 | +15.4% |
| 1967 | 42,486 | -5.3% |
| 1968 | 39,769 | -6.4% |
| 1969 | 42,390 | +6.6% |
| 1970 | 39,397 | -7.1% |
| 1971 | 38,928 | -1.2% |
| 1972 | 39,566 | +1.6% |
| 1973 | 53,346 | +34.8% |
| 1974 | 46,216 | -13.4% |
| 1975 | 43,853 | -5.1% |
| 1976 | 44,919 | +2.4% |
| 1977 | 45,536 | +1.4% |
| 1978 | 44,804 | -1.6% |
| 1979 | 49,294 | +10.0% |
| 1980 | 60,600 | +22.9% |
| 1981 | 78,067 | +28.8% |
| 1982 | 82,879 | +6.2% |
| 1983 | 91,035 | +9.8% |
| 1984 | 97,990 | +7.6% |
| 1985 | 105,897 | +8.1% |
| 1986 | 119,457 | +12.8% |
| 1987 | 114,209 | -4.4% |
| 1988 | 121,599 | +6.5% |
| 1989 | 120,426 | -1.0% |
| 1990 | 130,807 | +8.6% |
| 1991 | 145,484 | +11.2% |
| 1992 | 148,812 | +2.3% |
| 1993 | 155,131 | +4.2% |
| 1994 | 168,101 | +8.4% |
| 1995 | 167,248 | -0.5% |
| 1996 | 141,661 | -15.3% |
| 1997 | 151,376 | +6.9% |
| 1998 | 142,944 | -5.6% |
| 1999 | 142,569 | -0.3% |
| 2000 | 166,102 | +16.5% |
| 2001 | 182,768 | +10.0% |
| 2002 | 157,741 | -13.7% |
| 2003 | 143,384 | -9.1% |
| 2004 | 128,565 | -10.3% |
| 2005 | 127,238 | -1.0% |
| 2006 | 131,511 | +3.4% |
| 2007 | 126,960 | -3.5% |
| 2008 | 126,354 | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 147,373 | +16.6% |
| 2010 | 139,288 | -5.5% |
| 2011 | 109,361 | -21.5% |
| 2012 | 126,497 | +15.7% |
| 2013 | 139,580 | +10.3% |
| 2014 | 146,318 | +4.8% |
| 2015 | 151,968 | +3.9% |
| 2016 | 158,018 | +4.0% |
| 2017 | 164,090 | +3.8% |
| 2018 | 161,670 | -1.5% |
Morocco compared with similar countries
- Morocco's 161,670 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5,286, 30.6× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Morocco's 161,670 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 5,286, 30.6× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 34,337 | 31,302 | 37,167 | 10 |
| 1960s | 38,964 | 35,742 | 44,850 | 10 |
| 1970s | 44,586 | 38,928 | 53,346 | 10 |
| 1980s | 99,216 | 60,600 | 121,599 | 10 |
| 1990s | 149,413 | 130,807 | 168,101 | 10 |
| 2000s | 143,800 | 126,354 | 182,768 | 10 |
| 2010s | 144,088 | 109,361 | 164,090 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Morocco
More agriculture & rural data for Morocco
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1055 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 500.5 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.0275 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3687 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 10.5% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 10.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.6% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.1% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fish discards in Morocco?
- Fish discards in Morocco was 161,670 in 2018, according to Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fish discards recorded in Morocco?
- The highest recorded value was 182,768 in 2001.
- What is the lowest fish discards recorded in Morocco?
- The lowest recorded value was 31,302 in 1955.
- How does Morocco rank for fish discards?
- Morocco ranks 13th out of 161 countries with data for 2018.
- Is fish discards rising or falling in Morocco?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Morocco 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.