Fish landings and discards in Senegal
Senegal: Fish landings and discards was 72,692 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2018)
72,692
Change on year
down 35.2%
World rank
21st
of 161 countries
All-time high
135,022
in 1997
All-time low
81.63
in 1950
Years of data
69
1950–2018
Fish landings and discards in Senegal, 1950–2018
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fish landings and discards in Senegal is 72,692, measured in 2018.
The figure is down 35.2% on the previous year and up 20.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fish landings and discards in Senegal peaked at 135,022 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 81.63, in 1950.
That places Senegal 21st 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 | 220.92 | 81.63 | 1,235 | 10 |
| 1960s | 7,027 | 2,493 | 12,436 | 10 |
| 1970s | 42,938 | 15,890 | 63,202 | 10 |
| 1980s | 82,945 | 68,381 | 103,439 | 10 |
| 1990s | 127,553 | 120,454 | 135,022 | 10 |
| 2000s | 84,090 | 60,545 | 129,569 | 10 |
| 2010s | 83,419 | 42,415 | 112,137 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Senegal
- 18 Portugal 82,934 compare
- 19 Mauritania 79,288 compare
- 20 Argentina 77,582 compare
- 22 Netherlands 71,944 compare
- 23 Canada 67,972 compare
- 24 New Zealand 58,655 compare
More agriculture & rural data for Senegal
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 6.32 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 17.1% (2025)
- Rural population 8.37 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 1.1% (2025)
- Rural population 44.2% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.2% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.8% (2024)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 17.08 (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 17.08 (2025)
- Land under cereal production 1.94 million hectares (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fish landings and discards in Senegal?
- Fish landings and discards in Senegal was 72,692 in 2018, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fish landings and discards recorded in Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 135,022 in 1997.
- What is the lowest fish landings and discards recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 81.63 in 1950.
- How does Senegal rank for fish landings and discards?
- Senegal ranks 21st out of 161 countries with data for 2018.
- Is fish landings and discards rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Senegal 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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