Fish landings and discards in Suriname
Suriname: Fish landings and discards was 3,908 in 2018. β Volatile
Latest (2018)
3,908
Change on year
up 474.2%
World rank
85th
of 157 countries
All-time high
46,477
in 1975
All-time low
680.57
in 2017
Years of data
66
1953β2018
Fish landings and discards in Suriname, 1953β2018
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fish landings and discards in Suriname is 3,908, measured in 2018.
The figure is up 474.2% on the previous year and down 4.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fish landings and discards in Suriname peaked at 46,477 in 1975 and was at its lowest, 680.57, in 2017.
That places Suriname 85th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 7,045 | 4,931 | 8,630 | 7 |
| 1960s | 21,451 | 8,630 | 36,984 | 10 |
| 1970s | 30,193 | 8,790 | 46,477 | 10 |
| 1980s | 10,233 | 7,284 | 15,153 | 10 |
| 1990s | 14,266 | 728.96 | 30,401 | 10 |
| 2000s | 21,680 | 4,092 | 36,838 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,904 | 680.57 | 7,797 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Suriname
- 82 Uruguay 5,064 compare
- 83 Fiji, Republic of 5,034 compare
- 84 Croatia, Republic of 4,094 compare
- 86 Falkland Islands (Malvinas) 3,761 compare
- 87 Kiribati 3,731 compare
- 88 Honduras 3,675 compare
More agriculture & rural data for Suriname
- Agriculture share gdp 6.77 (2024)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 6.77 (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 6.0% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.1% (2024)
- Rural population 34.2% (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.8% (2025)
- Rural population 218,901 (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 6.8% (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 299.02 million current US$ (2024)
- Bananas β Production 3,586 t (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fish landings and discards in Suriname?
- Fish landings and discards in Suriname was 3,908 in 2018, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fish landings and discards recorded in Suriname?
- The highest recorded value was 46,477 in 1975.
- What is the lowest fish landings and discards recorded in Suriname?
- The lowest recorded value was 680.57 in 2017.
- How does Suriname rank for fish landings and discards?
- Suriname ranks 85th out of 157 countries with data for 2018.
- Is fish landings and discards rising or falling in Suriname?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Suriname 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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