Fish landings and discards in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Fish landings and discards was 397.5 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Fish landings and discards in United Arab Emirates, 1950–2018
Source: Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fish landings and discards in United Arab Emirates is 397.5, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of down 14.5% on the previous year and up 4.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fish landings and discards in United Arab Emirates peaked at 937.52 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 23.02, in 1951.
That places United Arab Emirates 119th 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 United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 23.43 | — |
| 1951 | 23.02 | -1.8% |
| 1952 | 23.1 | +0.3% |
| 1953 | 23.52 | +1.8% |
| 1954 | 26.99 | +14.7% |
| 1955 | 27.24 | +0.9% |
| 1956 | 27.5 | +1.0% |
| 1957 | 32.36 | +17.7% |
| 1958 | 32.44 | +0.3% |
| 1959 | 42.41 | +30.7% |
| 1960 | 43.09 | +1.6% |
| 1961 | 44.26 | +2.7% |
| 1962 | 50.69 | +14.5% |
| 1963 | 52.56 | +3.7% |
| 1964 | 54.31 | +3.3% |
| 1965 | 58.88 | +8.4% |
| 1966 | 60.4 | +2.6% |
| 1967 | 63.65 | +5.4% |
| 1968 | 65.56 | +3.0% |
| 1969 | 66.19 | +1.0% |
| 1970 | 68.11 | +2.9% |
| 1971 | 73.39 | +7.8% |
| 1972 | 76.25 | +3.9% |
| 1973 | 79.09 | +3.7% |
| 1974 | 105.49 | +33.4% |
| 1975 | 110.18 | +4.4% |
| 1976 | 132.62 | +20.4% |
| 1977 | 138.2 | +4.2% |
| 1978 | 142.43 | +3.1% |
| 1979 | 144.79 | +1.7% |
| 1980 | 144.96 | +0.1% |
| 1981 | 155.04 | +7.0% |
| 1982 | 125.31 | -19.2% |
| 1983 | 241.52 | +92.7% |
| 1984 | 279.05 | +15.5% |
| 1985 | 290.3 | +4.0% |
| 1986 | 301.28 | +3.8% |
| 1987 | 341.19 | +13.2% |
| 1988 | 354.64 | +3.9% |
| 1989 | 360.83 | +1.7% |
| 1990 | 374.15 | +3.7% |
| 1991 | 365.43 | -2.3% |
| 1992 | 375.29 | +2.7% |
| 1993 | 391.1 | +4.2% |
| 1994 | 423.24 | +8.2% |
| 1995 | 431.75 | +2.0% |
| 1996 | 463.35 | +7.3% |
| 1997 | 485.88 | +4.9% |
| 1998 | 487.47 | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 494.15 | +1.4% |
| 2000 | 469.87 | -4.9% |
| 2001 | 937.52 | +99.5% |
| 2002 | 865.69 | -7.7% |
| 2003 | 906.01 | +4.7% |
| 2004 | 809.39 | -10.7% |
| 2005 | 761.68 | -5.9% |
| 2006 | 814.68 | +7.0% |
| 2007 | 375.18 | -53.9% |
| 2008 | 379.31 | +1.1% |
| 2009 | 572.99 | +51.1% |
| 2010 | 465.94 | -18.7% |
| 2011 | 453.27 | -2.7% |
| 2012 | 439.84 | -3.0% |
| 2013 | 410.9 | -6.6% |
| 2014 | 423.59 | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 438.02 | +3.4% |
| 2016 | 451.29 | +3.0% |
| 2017 | 464.85 | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 397.5 | -14.5% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 397.5 is below the median for high income countries, which is 8,028, 5% of the median. (61 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 397.5 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 5,286, 8% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fish landings and discards in United Arab Emirates 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +99.5% | 469.87 | 937.52 |
| 1983 | +92.7% | 125.31 | 241.52 |
| 2007 | -53.9% | 814.68 | 375.18 |
| 2009 | +51.1% | 379.31 | 572.99 |
| 1974 | +33.4% | 79.09 | 105.49 |
| 1959 | +30.7% | 32.44 | 42.41 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 28.2 | 23.02 | 42.41 | 10 |
| 1960s | 55.96 | 43.09 | 66.19 | 10 |
| 1970s | 107.06 | 68.11 | 144.79 | 10 |
| 1980s | 259.41 | 125.31 | 360.83 | 10 |
| 1990s | 429.18 | 365.43 | 494.15 | 10 |
| 2000s | 689.23 | 375.18 | 937.52 | 10 |
| 2010s | 438.36 | 397.5 | 465.94 | 9 |
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More agriculture & rural data for United Arab Emirates
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 2.14 % 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 0.0086 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.5232 % 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 0.0347 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 6.43 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0077 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 386.83 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 3.73 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fish landings and discards in United Arab Emirates?
- Fish landings and discards in United Arab Emirates was 397.5 in 2018, according to Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fish landings and discards recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 937.52 in 2001.
- What is the lowest fish landings and discards recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.02 in 1951.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for fish landings and discards?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 119th out of 161 countries with data for 2018.
- Is fish landings and discards rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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.