Fish landings and discards in American Samoa
American Samoa: Fish landings and discards was 626.25 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2018)
626.25
Change on year
down 42.6%
Rank
114th
of 161 groups
All-time high
2,307
in 2002
All-time low
0
in 1988
Years of data
27
1988–2018
Fish landings and discards in American Samoa, 1988–2018
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
American Samoa recorded 626.25 for fish landings and discards in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 42.6% on the previous year and down 36.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fish landings and discards in American Samoa peaked at 2,307 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1988.
American Samoa ranks 114th of 161 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990s | 43.8 | 0 | 119.65 | 7 |
| 2000s | 1,208 | 146.16 | 2,307 | 10 |
| 2010s | 962.55 | 571.76 | 1,495 | 9 |
Countries ranked near American Samoa
More agriculture & rural data for American Samoa
- Rural population 8,970 (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.7% (2025)
- Rural population 19.5% (2025)
- Aquaculture farmed fish production 15 (2024)
- Capture fisheries vs aquaculture 15 (2024)
- Share of land area used for agriculture 14.8 (2023)
- Projections for global peak agricultural land 2,960 (2023)
- Agriculture more less land 11.28 (2023)
- Agricultural land 2,960 (2023)
- Agricultural land 29.6 sq. km (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fish landings and discards in American Samoa?
- Fish landings and discards in American Samoa was 626.25 in 2018, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fish landings and discards recorded in American Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 2,307 in 2002.
- What is the lowest fish landings and discards recorded in American Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1988.
- How does American Samoa rank for fish landings and discards?
- American Samoa ranks 114th out of 161 groups with data for 2018.
- Is fish landings and discards rising or falling in American Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this American Samoa data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Fish landings and discards. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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