Fish landings and discards in Iran
Iran: Fish landings and discards was 29,394 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2018)
29,394
Change on year
up 8.3%
World rank
36th
of 161 countries
All-time high
36,643
in 1991
All-time low
163.8
in 1951
Years of data
68
1951–2018
Fish landings and discards in Iran, 1951–2018
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Iran recorded 29,394 for fish landings and discards in 2018.
That represents a change of up 8.3% on the previous year and up 132.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fish landings and discards in Iran peaked at 36,643 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 163.8, in 1951.
That places Iran 36th out of 161 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top 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 | 1,006 | 163.8 | 2,964 | 9 |
| 1960s | 10,705 | 3,942 | 16,432 | 10 |
| 1970s | 17,164 | 12,680 | 19,120 | 10 |
| 1980s | 20,713 | 9,517 | 31,799 | 10 |
| 1990s | 31,469 | 25,423 | 36,643 | 10 |
| 2000s | 19,814 | 12,157 | 23,866 | 10 |
| 2010s | 20,914 | 12,786 | 29,394 | 9 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Iran
- Agriculture share gdp 10.59 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 10.59 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.3% (2022)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 3.0% (2022)
- Rural population 22.6% (2025)
- Rural population growth -0.6% (2025)
- Rural population 20.91 million (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 10.6% (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 38.42 billion current US$ (2025)
- Cereal yield vs gdp per capita 2.42 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fish landings and discards in Iran?
- Fish landings and discards in Iran was 29,394 in 2018, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fish landings and discards recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 36,643 in 1991.
- What is the lowest fish landings and discards recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 163.8 in 1951.
- How does Iran rank for fish landings and discards?
- Iran ranks 36th out of 161 countries with data for 2018.
- Is fish landings and discards rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 132.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran 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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