Fish landings and discards in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Fish landings and discards was 6,614 in 2018. β Volatile
Fish landings and discards in Saudi Arabia, 1962β2018
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fish landings and discards in Saudi Arabia is 6,614, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 8.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fish landings and discards in Saudi Arabia peaked at 47,236 in 1973 and was at its lowest, 191.85, in 1962.
That places Saudi Arabia 77th out of 157 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 19,634 | 191.85 | 41,626 | 8 |
| 1970s | 30,601 | 3,408 | 47,236 | 10 |
| 1980s | 15,188 | 1,305 | 22,504 | 10 |
| 1990s | 12,615 | 8,052 | 16,527 | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,344 | 4,320 | 7,810 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,286 | 6,137 | 6,614 | 9 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Saudi Arabia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0259 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 894.48 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 3.68 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1539 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 2.59 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 2.59 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.3% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fish landings and discards in Saudi Arabia?
- Fish landings and discards in Saudi Arabia was 6,614 in 2018, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fish landings and discards recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 47,236 in 1973.
- What is the lowest fish landings and discards recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 191.85 in 1962.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for fish landings and discards?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 77th out of 157 countries with data for 2018.
- Is fish landings and discards rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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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