Fish discards in Taiwan
Taiwan: Fish discards was 93,770 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Fish discards in Taiwan, 1950–2018
Source: Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fish discards in Taiwan is 93,770, measured in 2018.
The figure is up 6.8% on the previous year and up 46.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fish discards in Taiwan peaked at 195,059 in 1988 and was at its lowest, 6,760, in 1950.
Taiwan ranks 16th 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 Taiwan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 6,760 | — |
| 1951 | 8,249 | +22.0% |
| 1952 | 9,859 | +19.5% |
| 1953 | 10,641 | +7.9% |
| 1954 | 11,465 | +7.7% |
| 1955 | 15,321 | +33.6% |
| 1956 | 17,678 | +15.4% |
| 1957 | 19,119 | +8.2% |
| 1958 | 23,632 | +23.6% |
| 1959 | 25,840 | +9.3% |
| 1960 | 27,981 | +8.3% |
| 1961 | 33,800 | +20.8% |
| 1962 | 37,029 | +9.6% |
| 1963 | 39,464 | +6.6% |
| 1964 | 44,067 | +11.7% |
| 1965 | 50,332 | +14.2% |
| 1966 | 61,603 | +22.4% |
| 1967 | 73,560 | +19.4% |
| 1968 | 92,616 | +25.9% |
| 1969 | 94,976 | +2.5% |
| 1970 | 109,748 | +15.6% |
| 1971 | 127,352 | +16.0% |
| 1972 | 143,341 | +12.6% |
| 1973 | 144,896 | +1.1% |
| 1974 | 139,366 | -3.8% |
| 1975 | 154,004 | +10.5% |
| 1976 | 161,853 | +5.1% |
| 1977 | 179,748 | +11.1% |
| 1978 | 178,516 | -0.7% |
| 1979 | 178,646 | +0.1% |
| 1980 | 178,835 | +0.1% |
| 1981 | 157,062 | -12.2% |
| 1982 | 183,236 | +16.7% |
| 1983 | 181,298 | -1.1% |
| 1984 | 188,292 | +3.9% |
| 1985 | 178,443 | -5.2% |
| 1986 | 183,221 | +2.7% |
| 1987 | 183,709 | +0.3% |
| 1988 | 195,059 | +6.2% |
| 1989 | 179,176 | -8.1% |
| 1990 | 161,261 | -10.0% |
| 1991 | 154,885 | -4.0% |
| 1992 | 160,582 | +3.7% |
| 1993 | 172,404 | +7.4% |
| 1994 | 147,490 | -14.5% |
| 1995 | 145,225 | -1.5% |
| 1996 | 139,557 | -3.9% |
| 1997 | 138,477 | -0.8% |
| 1998 | 147,740 | +6.7% |
| 1999 | 120,105 | -18.7% |
| 2000 | 116,478 | -3.0% |
| 2001 | 126,467 | +8.6% |
| 2002 | 132,885 | +5.1% |
| 2003 | 133,190 | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 123,335 | -7.4% |
| 2005 | 110,444 | -10.5% |
| 2006 | 86,598 | -21.6% |
| 2007 | 77,618 | -10.4% |
| 2008 | 64,029 | -17.5% |
| 2009 | 73,711 | +15.1% |
| 2010 | 67,361 | -8.6% |
| 2011 | 73,162 | +8.6% |
| 2012 | 101,689 | +39.0% |
| 2013 | 100,653 | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 103,679 | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 96,576 | -6.9% |
| 2016 | 125,254 | +29.7% |
| 2017 | 87,780 | -29.9% |
| 2018 | 93,770 | +6.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 14,856 | 6,760 | 25,840 | 10 |
| 1960s | 55,543 | 27,981 | 94,976 | 10 |
| 1970s | 151,747 | 109,748 | 179,748 | 10 |
| 1980s | 180,833 | 157,062 | 195,059 | 10 |
| 1990s | 148,773 | 120,105 | 172,404 | 10 |
| 2000s | 104,476 | 64,029 | 133,190 | 10 |
| 2010s | 94,436 | 67,361 | 125,254 | 9 |
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- Share of cereals allocated to industrial uses 1.3% (2023)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is fish discards in Taiwan?
- Fish discards in Taiwan was 93,770 in 2018, according to Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fish discards recorded in Taiwan?
- The highest recorded value was 195,059 in 1988.
- What is the lowest fish discards recorded in Taiwan?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,760 in 1950.
- How does Taiwan rank for fish discards?
- Taiwan ranks 16th out of 161 countries with data for 2018.
- Is fish discards rising or falling in Taiwan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Taiwan 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.