Fish landings and discards in New Caledonia
New Caledonia: Fish landings and discards was 535.16 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Fish landings and discards in New Caledonia, 1981–2018
Source: Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fish landings and discards in New Caledonia is 535.16, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.8% on the previous year and up 40.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fish landings and discards in New Caledonia peaked at 628.46 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 1.57, in 1981.
New Caledonia ranks 117th 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 New Caledonia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 1.57 | — |
| 1982 | 6.32 | +302.2% |
| 1983 | 17.22 | +172.2% |
| 1984 | 9.73 | -43.5% |
| 1985 | 17.17 | +76.5% |
| 1986 | 23.57 | +37.3% |
| 1987 | 297.57 | +1162.3% |
| 1988 | 281.46 | -5.4% |
| 1989 | 281.9 | +0.2% |
| 1990 | 495.69 | +75.8% |
| 1991 | 473.37 | -4.5% |
| 1992 | 298.05 | -37.0% |
| 1993 | 377.64 | +26.7% |
| 1994 | 365.3 | -3.3% |
| 1995 | 292.38 | -20.0% |
| 1996 | 239.8 | -18.0% |
| 1997 | 168.35 | -29.8% |
| 1998 | 387.14 | +130.0% |
| 1999 | 374.02 | -3.4% |
| 2000 | 302.23 | -19.2% |
| 2001 | 365.99 | +21.1% |
| 2002 | 366.09 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 356.15 | -2.7% |
| 2004 | 513.48 | +44.2% |
| 2005 | 453.96 | -11.6% |
| 2006 | 341.71 | -24.7% |
| 2007 | 315.92 | -7.5% |
| 2008 | 379.74 | +20.2% |
| 2009 | 468.68 | +23.4% |
| 2010 | 520.74 | +11.1% |
| 2011 | 503.47 | -3.3% |
| 2012 | 507.57 | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 480.72 | -5.3% |
| 2014 | 498.01 | +3.6% |
| 2015 | 536.73 | +7.8% |
| 2016 | 528.6 | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 628.46 | +18.9% |
| 2018 | 535.16 | -14.8% |
New Caledonia compared with similar countries
- New Caledonia's 535.16 is below the median for high income countries, which is 8,028, 7% of the median. (61 countries reporting)
- New Caledonia's 535.16 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 5,675, 9% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fish landings and discards in New Caledonia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | +1162.3% | 23.57 | 297.57 |
| 1982 | +302.2% | 1.57 | 6.32 |
| 1983 | +172.2% | 6.32 | 17.22 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 104.06 | 1.57 | 297.57 | 9 |
| 1990s | 347.18 | 168.35 | 495.69 | 10 |
| 2000s | 386.39 | 302.23 | 513.48 | 10 |
| 2010s | 526.61 | 480.72 | 628.46 | 9 |
Countries ranked near New Caledonia
- 114 American Samoa 626.25 compare
- 115 Israel 617.23 compare
- 116 Congo 601.99 compare
- 118 Sierra Leone 495.59 compare
- 119 United Arab Emirates 397.5 compare
- 120 Finland 378.42 compare
More agriculture & rural data for New Caledonia
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.0328 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.6231 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 9.8 % change on previous year (2017)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0179 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2019)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 596.77 current US$ per person (2019)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.2271 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fish landings and discards in New Caledonia?
- Fish landings and discards in New Caledonia was 535.16 in 2018, according to Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fish landings and discards recorded in New Caledonia?
- The highest recorded value was 628.46 in 2017.
- What is the lowest fish landings and discards recorded in New Caledonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.57 in 1981.
- How does New Caledonia rank for fish landings and discards?
- New Caledonia ranks 117th out of 161 countries with data for 2018.
- Is fish landings and discards rising or falling in New Caledonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Caledonia 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.