Fish landings and discards in Comoros
Comoros: Fish landings and discards was 38,566 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Fish landings and discards in Comoros, 2007–2018
Source: Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fish landings and discards in Comoros is 38,566, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.6% on the previous year and up 4,391.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fish landings and discards in Comoros peaked at 45,148 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 858.76, in 2007.
That places Comoros 29th out of 161 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 858.76 | 858.76 | 858.76 | 1 |
| 2010s | 25,803 | 8,318 | 45,148 | 8 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Comoros
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 663.86 million current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 36.6% (2025)
- Rural population 583,195 (2025)
- Rural population growth 1.2% (2025)
- Rural population 66.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2023)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 36.6% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 36.6% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 11,361 hectares (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fish landings and discards in Comoros?
- Fish landings and discards in Comoros was 38,566 in 2018, according to Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fish landings and discards recorded in Comoros?
- The highest recorded value was 45,148 in 2017.
- What is the lowest fish landings and discards recorded in Comoros?
- The lowest recorded value was 858.76 in 2007.
- How does Comoros rank for fish landings and discards?
- Comoros ranks 29th out of 161 countries with data for 2018.
- Is fish landings and discards rising or falling in Comoros?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4,391.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Comoros 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.