Fish landings and discards in British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands: Fish landings and discards was 1.42 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Fish landings and discards in British Virgin Islands, 1994–2018
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fish landings and discards in British Virgin Islands is 1.42, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of down 49.6% on the previous year and up 53.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fish landings and discards in British Virgin Islands peaked at 9.1 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 0.425, in 2000.
British Virgin Islands ranks 151st of 157 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fish landings and discards in British Virgin Islands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 9.1 | — |
| 1995 | 3.62 | -60.2% |
| 1996 | 8.5 | +134.5% |
| 1997 | 2 | -76.5% |
| 1998 | 1.5 | -25.0% |
| 1999 | 2 | +33.3% |
| 2000 | 0.425 | -78.8% |
| 2001 | 1.9 | +347.1% |
| 2002 | 2.2 | +15.8% |
| 2003 | 1 | -54.5% |
| 2004 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 0.9 | -10.0% |
| 2006 | 1.82 | +102.8% |
| 2007 | 1.2 | -34.2% |
| 2008 | 0.925 | -22.9% |
| 2009 | 0.925 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 0.925 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 0.925 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 0.55 | -40.5% |
| 2013 | 1.23 | +122.7% |
| 2014 | 1.43 | +16.3% |
| 2015 | 1.94 | +36.3% |
| 2016 | 2.38 | +22.5% |
| 2017 | 2.82 | +18.4% |
| 2018 | 1.42 | -49.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.45 | 1.5 | 9.1 | 6 |
| 2000s | 1.23 | 0.425 | 2.2 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.51 | 0.55 | 2.82 | 9 |
Countries ranked near British Virgin Islands
- 148 Jordan 4.6
- 149 Tonga 3.54 compare
- 150 Aruba 2.96 compare
- 152 Togo 1.21 compare
- 153 Sao Tome and Principe 1.2 compare
- 154 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 0.8156
More agriculture & rural data for British Virgin Islands
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population 42.6% (2025)
- Rural population growth -1.4% (2025)
- Rural population 16,928 (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4261 units per person (2025)
- Capture fisheries vs aquaculture 1 (2024)
- Aquaculture farmed fish production 1 (2024)
- Rural population, per square kilometre 115.29 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Agriculture more less land 0 (2023)
- Agricultural land 46.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fish landings and discards in British Virgin Islands?
- Fish landings and discards in British Virgin Islands was 1.42 in 2018, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fish landings and discards recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 9.1 in 1994.
- What is the lowest fish landings and discards recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.425 in 2000.
- How does British Virgin Islands rank for fish landings and discards?
- British Virgin Islands ranks 151st out of 157 countries with data for 2018.
- Is fish landings and discards rising or falling in British Virgin Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this British Virgin Islands 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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