Fish landings and discards in Ghana
Ghana: Fish landings and discards was 145,268 in 2018. β Volatile
Latest (2018)
145,268
Change on year
up 17.6%
World rank
14th
of 157 countries
All-time high
151,994
in 1975
All-time low
29.4
in 1951
Years of data
69
1950β2018
Fish landings and discards in Ghana, 1950β2018
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fish landings and discards in Ghana is 145,268, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of up 17.6% on the previous year and up 43.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fish landings and discards in Ghana peaked at 151,994 in 1975 and was at its lowest, 29.4, in 1951.
That places Ghana 14th out of 157 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top 10%.
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 | 1,062 | 29.4 | 8,037 | 10 |
| 1960s | 27,205 | 2,277 | 50,842 | 10 |
| 1970s | 103,524 | 42,162 | 151,994 | 10 |
| 1980s | 120,888 | 103,105 | 141,250 | 10 |
| 1990s | 119,864 | 107,579 | 132,385 | 10 |
| 2000s | 110,456 | 97,830 | 123,762 | 10 |
| 2010s | 118,607 | 93,450 | 145,268 | 9 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Ghana
- Agriculture share gdp 21.28 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 21.28 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.1% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.6% (2023)
- Rural population 41.1% (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.5% (2025)
- Rural population 14.40 million (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 21.3% (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 24.30 billion current US$ (2025)
- Bananas β Production 135,063 t (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fish landings and discards in Ghana?
- Fish landings and discards in Ghana was 145,268 in 2018, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fish landings and discards recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 151,994 in 1975.
- What is the lowest fish landings and discards recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 29.4 in 1951.
- How does Ghana rank for fish landings and discards?
- Ghana ranks 14th out of 157 countries with data for 2018.
- Is fish landings and discards rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana 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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