Fish landings and discards in Kenya
Kenya: Fish landings and discards was 663.31 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Fish landings and discards in Kenya, 1980–2018
Source: Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2018, fish landings and discards in Kenya stood at 663.31.
The figure is down 11.5% on the previous year and up 23.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fish landings and discards in Kenya peaked at 2,338 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 135.26, in 1980.
That places Kenya 112th out of 161 countries with data for 2018, putting it 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 Kenya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 135.26 | — |
| 1981 | 270.52 | +100.0% |
| 1982 | 472.54 | +74.7% |
| 1983 | 439.26 | -7.0% |
| 1984 | 688.81 | +56.8% |
| 1985 | 2,338 | +239.5% |
| 1986 | 665.05 | -71.6% |
| 1987 | 969.26 | +45.7% |
| 1988 | 1,007 | +3.9% |
| 1989 | 838.54 | -16.8% |
| 1990 | 852.8 | +1.7% |
| 1991 | 969.26 | +13.7% |
| 1992 | 648.41 | -33.1% |
| 1993 | 220.61 | -66.0% |
| 1994 | 627.02 | +184.2% |
| 1995 | 218.23 | -65.2% |
| 1996 | 624.64 | +186.2% |
| 1997 | 893.21 | +43.0% |
| 1998 | 1,566 | +75.3% |
| 1999 | 945.49 | -39.6% |
| 2000 | 766.49 | -18.9% |
| 2001 | 351.57 | -54.1% |
| 2002 | 373.94 | +6.4% |
| 2003 | 359.4 | -3.9% |
| 2004 | 986.24 | +174.4% |
| 2005 | 962.03 | -2.5% |
| 2006 | 765.08 | -20.5% |
| 2007 | 536.8 | -29.8% |
| 2008 | 536.8 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 536.8 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 536.8 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 546.45 | +1.8% |
| 2012 | 552.62 | +1.1% |
| 2013 | 553.34 | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 559.94 | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 623.99 | +11.4% |
| 2016 | 616.91 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 749.85 | +21.5% |
| 2018 | 663.31 | -11.5% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 663.31 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5,286, 13% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 663.31 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,311, 51% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fish landings and discards in Kenya changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | +239.5% | 688.81 | 2,338 |
| 1996 | +186.2% | 218.23 | 624.64 |
| 1994 | +184.2% | 220.61 | 627.02 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 782.48 | 135.26 | 2,338 | 10 |
| 1990s | 756.55 | 218.23 | 1,566 | 10 |
| 2000s | 617.51 | 351.57 | 986.24 | 10 |
| 2010s | 600.36 | 536.8 | 749.85 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
More agriculture & rural data for Kenya
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.9835 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1186 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.2405 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.4888 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 16.52 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2316 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 547.24 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.47 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fish landings and discards in Kenya?
- Fish landings and discards in Kenya was 663.31 in 2018, according to Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fish landings and discards recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 2,338 in 1985.
- What is the lowest fish landings and discards recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 135.26 in 1980.
- How does Kenya rank for fish landings and discards?
- Kenya ranks 112th out of 161 countries with data for 2018.
- Is fish landings and discards rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya 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.