Fish landings and discards in Fiji
Fiji: Fish landings and discards was 5,034 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Fish landings and discards in Fiji, 1976–2018
Source: Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fish landings and discards in Fiji is 5,034, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of down 20.8% on the previous year and up 6.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fish landings and discards in Fiji peaked at 6,355 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 7.87, in 1976.
Fiji ranks 83rd 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 Fiji, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 7.87 | — |
| 1977 | 17.82 | +126.6% |
| 1978 | 23.82 | +33.7% |
| 1979 | 29.99 | +25.9% |
| 1980 | 20.05 | -33.1% |
| 1981 | 46.64 | +132.6% |
| 1982 | 35.66 | -23.5% |
| 1983 | 28.61 | -19.8% |
| 1984 | 35.28 | +23.3% |
| 1985 | 26.47 | -25.0% |
| 1986 | 20.47 | -22.7% |
| 1987 | 26.02 | +27.1% |
| 1988 | 22.2 | -14.7% |
| 1989 | 32.98 | +48.5% |
| 1990 | 32.21 | -2.3% |
| 1991 | 63.64 | +97.6% |
| 1992 | 159.91 | +151.3% |
| 1993 | 268.28 | +67.8% |
| 1994 | 652.79 | +143.3% |
| 1995 | 625.84 | -4.1% |
| 1996 | 1,135 | +81.3% |
| 1997 | 1,212 | +6.8% |
| 1998 | 1,505 | +24.1% |
| 1999 | 1,319 | -12.3% |
| 2000 | 3,521 | +166.9% |
| 2001 | 4,316 | +22.6% |
| 2002 | 4,344 | +0.7% |
| 2003 | 3,830 | -11.8% |
| 2004 | 6,282 | +64.0% |
| 2005 | 5,832 | -7.2% |
| 2006 | 5,605 | -3.9% |
| 2007 | 3,541 | -36.8% |
| 2008 | 4,741 | +33.9% |
| 2009 | 5,843 | +23.2% |
| 2010 | 4,397 | -24.7% |
| 2011 | 5,733 | +30.4% |
| 2012 | 5,514 | -3.8% |
| 2013 | 4,730 | -14.2% |
| 2014 | 4,609 | -2.6% |
| 2015 | 4,504 | -2.3% |
| 2016 | 4,911 | +9.0% |
| 2017 | 6,355 | +29.4% |
| 2018 | 5,034 | -20.8% |
Fiji compared with similar countries
- Fiji's 5,034 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,034, 1.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Fiji's 5,034 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 5,675, 89% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 19.87 | 7.87 | 29.99 | 4 |
| 1980s | 29.44 | 20.05 | 46.64 | 10 |
| 1990s | 697.37 | 32.21 | 1,505 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,786 | 3,521 | 6,282 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,087 | 4,397 | 6,355 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Fiji
More agriculture & rural data for Fiji
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.3644 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1465 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.1612 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.3319 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1405 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 932.92 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.6777 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fish landings and discards in Fiji?
- Fish landings and discards in Fiji was 5,034 in 2018, according to Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fish landings and discards recorded in Fiji?
- The highest recorded value was 6,355 in 2017.
- What is the lowest fish landings and discards recorded in Fiji?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.87 in 1976.
- How does Fiji rank for fish landings and discards?
- Fiji ranks 83rd out of 161 countries with data for 2018.
- Is fish landings and discards rising or falling in Fiji?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Fiji 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.