Fish landings and discards in Israel
Israel: Fish landings and discards was 617.23 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2018)
617.23
Change on year
up 4.4%
World rank
115th
of 161 countries
All-time high
6,322
in 1971
All-time low
407.92
in 1951
Years of data
69
1950–2018
Fish landings and discards in Israel, 1950–2018
Source: Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2018, fish landings and discards in Israel stood at 617.23.
The figure is up 4.4% on the previous year and down 46.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fish landings and discards in Israel peaked at 6,322 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 407.92, in 1951.
Israel ranks 115th 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 Israel, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 459.85 | — |
| 1951 | 407.92 | -11.3% |
| 1952 | 432.79 | +6.1% |
| 1953 | 548.27 | +26.7% |
| 1954 | 600.54 | +9.5% |
| 1955 | 717.06 | +19.4% |
| 1956 | 599.71 | -16.4% |
| 1957 | 564.29 | -5.9% |
| 1958 | 1,085 | +92.3% |
| 1959 | 1,147 | +5.7% |
| 1960 | 1,256 | +9.5% |
| 1961 | 1,618 | +28.9% |
| 1962 | 1,799 | +11.1% |
| 1963 | 1,845 | +2.6% |
| 1964 | 1,614 | -12.5% |
| 1965 | 2,757 | +70.8% |
| 1966 | 5,635 | +104.4% |
| 1967 | 5,795 | +2.9% |
| 1968 | 4,494 | -22.5% |
| 1969 | 4,777 | +6.3% |
| 1970 | 3,941 | -17.5% |
| 1971 | 6,322 | +60.4% |
| 1972 | 4,583 | -27.5% |
| 1973 | 2,600 | -43.3% |
| 1974 | 2,654 | +2.1% |
| 1975 | 3,448 | +30.0% |
| 1976 | 2,130 | -38.2% |
| 1977 | 1,928 | -9.5% |
| 1978 | 2,598 | +34.8% |
| 1979 | 1,913 | -26.4% |
| 1980 | 3,922 | +105.0% |
| 1981 | 3,913 | -0.2% |
| 1982 | 2,181 | -44.3% |
| 1983 | 2,243 | +2.9% |
| 1984 | 2,173 | -3.1% |
| 1985 | 1,395 | -35.8% |
| 1986 | 1,228 | -12.0% |
| 1987 | 2,087 | +70.0% |
| 1988 | 2,788 | +33.6% |
| 1989 | 1,187 | -57.4% |
| 1990 | 789.95 | -33.5% |
| 1991 | 586.16 | -25.8% |
| 1992 | 606.4 | +3.5% |
| 1993 | 502.93 | -17.1% |
| 1994 | 564.32 | +12.2% |
| 1995 | 625.4 | +10.8% |
| 1996 | 582.84 | -6.8% |
| 1997 | 666.54 | +14.4% |
| 1998 | 743.99 | +11.6% |
| 1999 | 812.86 | +9.3% |
| 2000 | 812.28 | -0.1% |
| 2001 | 974.69 | +20.0% |
| 2002 | 922.93 | -5.3% |
| 2003 | 837.1 | -9.3% |
| 2004 | 790.01 | -5.6% |
| 2005 | 836.47 | +5.9% |
| 2006 | 775.77 | -7.3% |
| 2007 | 953.12 | +22.9% |
| 2008 | 1,158 | +21.5% |
| 2009 | 1,232 | +6.4% |
| 2010 | 1,297 | +5.3% |
| 2011 | 959.3 | -26.1% |
| 2012 | 1,001 | +4.4% |
| 2013 | 888.48 | -11.3% |
| 2014 | 857.85 | -3.4% |
| 2015 | 879.14 | +2.5% |
| 2016 | 742.29 | -15.6% |
| 2017 | 591.33 | -20.3% |
| 2018 | 617.23 | +4.4% |
Israel compared with similar countries
- Israel's 617.23 is below the median for high income countries, which is 8,028, 8% of the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Israel's 617.23 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 5,286, 12% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 656.25 | 407.92 | 1,147 | 10 |
| 1960s | 3,159 | 1,256 | 5,795 | 10 |
| 1970s | 3,212 | 1,913 | 6,322 | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,312 | 1,187 | 3,922 | 10 |
| 1990s | 648.14 | 502.93 | 812.86 | 10 |
| 2000s | 929.23 | 775.77 | 1,232 | 10 |
| 2010s | 870.47 | 591.33 | 1,297 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Israel
- 112 Kenya 663.31 compare
- 113 Malta 642.37 compare
- 114 American Samoa 626.25 compare
- 116 Congo 601.99 compare
- 117 New Caledonia 535.16 compare
- 118 Sierra Leone 495.59 compare
More agriculture & rural data for Israel
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.3447 % 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 0.0465 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0045 % 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 0.0633 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -2.5 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0129 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 696.75 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.7021 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fish landings and discards in Israel?
- Fish landings and discards in Israel was 617.23 in 2018, according to Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fish landings and discards recorded in Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 6,322 in 1971.
- What is the lowest fish landings and discards recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 407.92 in 1951.
- How does Israel rank for fish landings and discards?
- Israel ranks 115th out of 161 countries with data for 2018.
- Is fish landings and discards rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Israel 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.