Pelagic Fish — Feed in Western Africa

Western Africa: Pelagic Fish — Feed was 177 1000 t in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
177 1000 t
Change on year
unchanged
Rank
20th
of 31 groups
All-time high
868 1000 t
in 2011
All-time low
64 1000 t
in 2018
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Pelagic Fish — Feed in Western Africa, 2010–2023

02004006008002010201620232010: 490 1000 t2011: 868 1000 t2012: 172 1000 t2013: 126 1000 t2014: 124 1000 t2015: 117 1000 t2016: 97 1000 t2017: 96 1000 t2018: 64 1000 t2019: 93 1000 t2020: 128 1000 t2021: 177 1000 t2022: 177 1000 t2023: 177 1000 t

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 t.

Analysis

Western Africa recorded 177 1000 t for pelagic fish — feed in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 40.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pelagic fish — feed in Western Africa peaked at 868 1000 t in 2011 and was at its lowest, 64 1000 t, in 2018.

That places Western Africa 20th out of 31 groups with data for 2023, 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 224.7 1000 t 64 1000 t 868 1000 t 10
2020s 164.75 1000 t 128 1000 t 177 1000 t 4

Countries ranked near Western Africa

  1. 17 Oman 117 1000 t compare
  2. 18 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 100 1000 t compare
  3. 19 Spain 79 1000 t compare
  4. 20 Nigeria 78 1000 t compare
  5. 21 India 69 1000 t compare
  6. 22 Philippines 68 1000 t compare
  7. 23 Côte d'Ivoire 67 1000 t compare

See the full ranking of 189 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is pelagic fish — feed in Western Africa?
Pelagic fish — feed in Western Africa was 177 1000 t in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest pelagic fish — feed recorded in Western Africa?
The highest recorded value was 868 1000 t in 2011.
What is the lowest pelagic fish — feed recorded in Western Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 64 1000 t in 2018.
How does Western Africa rank for pelagic fish — feed?
Western Africa ranks 20th out of 31 groups with data for 2023.
Is pelagic fish — feed rising or falling in Western Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 40.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Western Africa data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Pelagic Fish — Feed. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Pelagic Fish — Feed
Unit
1000 t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
189 places, 2,467 data points, 2010–2023
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