Fish landings and discards in Eritrea
Eritrea: Fish landings and discards was 92.26 in 1980. ◆ Volatile
Fish landings and discards in Eritrea, 1950–1980
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 1980, fish landings and discards in Eritrea stood at 92.26. That is the lowest value across all 16 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 31.8% on the previous year and down 90.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fish landings and discards in Eritrea peaked at 918.33 in 1973 and was at its lowest, 92.26, in 1980.
That places Eritrea 132nd out of 161 countries with data for 1980, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 270 | 270 | 270 | 8 |
| 1970s | 449.9 | 119.56 | 918.33 | 7 |
| 1980s | 92.26 | 92.26 | 92.26 | 1 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Eritrea
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 262.24 million current US$ (2009)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 14.1% (2009)
- Rural population 2.36 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 2.0% (2025)
- Rural population 65.5% (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 14.12 (2009)
- Agriculture share gdp 14.12 (2009)
- Land under cereal production 478,367 hectares (2024)
- Cereal production 305,210 metric tons (2024)
- Cereal yield 638 kg per hectare (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fish landings and discards in Eritrea?
- Fish landings and discards in Eritrea was 92.26 in 1980, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fish landings and discards recorded in Eritrea?
- The highest recorded value was 918.33 in 1973.
- What is the lowest fish landings and discards recorded in Eritrea?
- The lowest recorded value was 92.26 in 1980.
- How does Eritrea rank for fish landings and discards?
- Eritrea ranks 132nd out of 161 countries with data for 1980.
- Is fish landings and discards rising or falling in Eritrea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 90.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eritrea 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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