Fish landings and discards in Cambodia
Cambodia: Fish landings and discards was 1,536 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Fish landings and discards in Cambodia, 1965–2018
Source: Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fish landings and discards in Cambodia is 1,536, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of up 26.9% on the previous year and up 132.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fish landings and discards in Cambodia peaked at 14,089 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 298, in 1997.
Cambodia ranks 103rd of 161 countries 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.
Fish landings and discards in Cambodia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 4,867 | — |
| 1966 | 4,867 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 5,443 | +11.8% |
| 1968 | 5,443 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 5,636 | +3.5% |
| 1970 | 12,936 | +129.5% |
| 1971 | 14,089 | +8.9% |
| 1972 | 13,449 | -4.5% |
| 1973 | 6,917 | -48.6% |
| 1974 | 6,917 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 6,917 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 6,917 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 6,917 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 6,917 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 5,123 | -25.9% |
| 1980 | 768.65 | -85.0% |
| 1981 | 495.92 | -35.5% |
| 1982 | 1,742 | +251.2% |
| 1983 | 5,160 | +196.2% |
| 1984 | 3,976 | -22.9% |
| 1985 | 5,406 | +36.0% |
| 1986 | 3,277 | -39.4% |
| 1987 | 7,393 | +125.6% |
| 1988 | 8,217 | +11.1% |
| 1989 | 9,364 | +14.0% |
| 1990 | 8,965 | -4.3% |
| 1991 | 7,400 | -17.5% |
| 1992 | 6,128 | -17.2% |
| 1993 | 331.69 | -94.6% |
| 1994 | 300.54 | -9.4% |
| 1995 | 305 | +1.5% |
| 1996 | 312 | +2.3% |
| 1997 | 298 | -4.5% |
| 1998 | 322 | +8.1% |
| 1999 | 396.44 | +23.1% |
| 2000 | 503.94 | +27.1% |
| 2001 | 482.53 | -4.2% |
| 2002 | 460.21 | -4.6% |
| 2003 | 592.06 | +28.7% |
| 2004 | 558.88 | -5.6% |
| 2005 | 600 | +7.4% |
| 2006 | 605 | +0.8% |
| 2007 | 635 | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 660 | +3.9% |
| 2009 | 750 | +13.6% |
| 2010 | 853.95 | +13.9% |
| 2011 | 1,195 | +39.9% |
| 2012 | 1,231 | +3.0% |
| 2013 | 1,162 | -5.6% |
| 2014 | 4,209 | +262.3% |
| 2015 | 1,203 | -71.4% |
| 2016 | 1,206 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 1,210 | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 1,536 | +26.9% |
Cambodia compared with similar countries
- Cambodia's 1,536 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5,286, 29% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Cambodia's 1,536 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 5,675, 27% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fish landings and discards in Cambodia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | +262.3% | 1,162 | 4,209 |
| 1982 | +251.2% | 495.92 | 1,742 |
| 1983 | +196.2% | 1,742 | 5,160 |
| 1970 | +129.5% | 5,636 | 12,936 |
| 1987 | +125.6% | 3,277 | 7,393 |
| 1993 | -94.6% | 6,128 | 331.69 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5,251 | 4,867 | 5,636 | 5 |
| 1970s | 8,710 | 5,123 | 14,089 | 10 |
| 1980s | 4,580 | 495.92 | 9,364 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,476 | 298 | 8,965 | 10 |
| 2000s | 584.76 | 460.21 | 750 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,534 | 853.95 | 4,209 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Cambodia
- 100 Albania 1,922 compare
- 101 Cameroon 1,831 compare
- 102 Saint Pierre and Miquelon 1,608 compare
- 104 Cook Islands 1,322 compare
- 105 Brunei 1,064 compare
- 106 North Korea 1,050 compare
More agriculture & rural data for Cambodia
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.43 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.2724 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.09 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.3565 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.49 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1611 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 462.77 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.7882 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fish landings and discards in Cambodia?
- Fish landings and discards in Cambodia was 1,536 in 2018, according to Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fish landings and discards recorded in Cambodia?
- The highest recorded value was 14,089 in 1971.
- What is the lowest fish landings and discards recorded in Cambodia?
- The lowest recorded value was 298 in 1997.
- How does Cambodia rank for fish landings and discards?
- Cambodia ranks 103rd out of 161 countries with data for 2018.
- Is fish landings and discards rising or falling in Cambodia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 132.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cambodia data come from?
- The figures come from Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Fish landings and discards. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
– Landings represent aquatic animals that are caught and brought ashore for use. – Discards are animals thrown back (alive or dead) into the sea after being caught during fishing activities.