Seafood and fish production in Namibia
Namibia: Seafood and fish production was 1,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1,000 tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
57th
of 135 countries
All-time high
1,710 tonnes
in 2004
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Seafood and fish production in Namibia, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, seafood and fish production in Namibia stood at 1,000 tonnes.
That represents a change of unchanged over five years.
Over the whole period, seafood and fish production in Namibia peaked at 1,710 tonnes in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Namibia 57th out of 135 countries 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.
Seafood and fish production in Namibia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1963 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1964 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1965 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1966 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1967 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1968 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1969 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1970 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1971 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1972 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1973 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1974 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1975 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1976 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1977 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1978 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1979 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1980 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1981 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1982 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1983 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1984 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1985 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1986 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1987 | 180 tonnes | — |
| 1988 | 170 tonnes | -5.6% |
| 1989 | 120 tonnes | -29.4% |
| 1990 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1991 | 40 tonnes | — |
| 1992 | 30 tonnes | -25.0% |
| 1993 | 80 tonnes | +166.7% |
| 1994 | 20 tonnes | -75.0% |
| 1995 | 20 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 30 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1997 | 110 tonnes | +266.7% |
| 1998 | 40 tonnes | -63.6% |
| 1999 | 80 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 2000 | 30 tonnes | -62.5% |
| 2001 | 780 tonnes | +2500.0% |
| 2002 | 990 tonnes | +26.9% |
| 2003 | 980 tonnes | -1.0% |
| 2004 | 1,710 tonnes | +74.5% |
| 2005 | 510 tonnes | -70.2% |
| 2006 | 470 tonnes | -7.8% |
| 2007 | 1,150 tonnes | +144.7% |
| 2008 | 80 tonnes | -93.0% |
| 2009 | 450 tonnes | +462.5% |
| 2010 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 2011 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2012 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2013 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2015 | 1,000 tonnes | — |
| 2016 | 1,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 1,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 1,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 1,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 1,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 1,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 1,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 1,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 1,000 tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,000 tonnes, 1.0× the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 1,000 tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,000 tonnes, 1.0× the median. (28 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Seafood and fish production in Namibia 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 | +2500.0% | 30 tonnes | 780 tonnes |
| 2009 | +462.5% | 80 tonnes | 450 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 47 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 180 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 45 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 110 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 715 tonnes | 30 tonnes | 1,710 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 500 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,000 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Namibia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0699 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 340.78 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.13 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4913 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 7.0% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 7.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.5% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is seafood and fish production in Namibia?
- Seafood and fish production in Namibia was 1,000 tonnes in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest seafood and fish production recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,710 tonnes in 2004.
- What is the lowest seafood and fish production recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Namibia rank for seafood and fish production?
- Namibia ranks 57th out of 135 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Seafood and fish production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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