Seafood and fish production in Senegal
Senegal: Seafood and fish production was 17,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
17,000 tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
24th
of 135 countries
All-time high
43,110 tonnes
in 1999
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Seafood and fish production in Senegal, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Senegal recorded 17,000 tonnes for seafood and fish production in 2023.
That represents a change of up 183.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, seafood and fish production in Senegal peaked at 43,110 tonnes in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Senegal 24th out of 135 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Seafood and fish production in Senegal, 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 | 720 tonnes | — |
| 1975 | 1,450 tonnes | +101.4% |
| 1976 | 3,910 tonnes | +169.7% |
| 1977 | 2,660 tonnes | -32.0% |
| 1978 | 2,310 tonnes | -13.2% |
| 1979 | 2,550 tonnes | +10.4% |
| 1980 | 2,590 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1981 | 2,000 tonnes | -22.8% |
| 1982 | 2,470 tonnes | +23.5% |
| 1983 | 1,800 tonnes | -27.1% |
| 1984 | 3,110 tonnes | +72.8% |
| 1985 | 6,530 tonnes | +110.0% |
| 1986 | 12,320 tonnes | +88.7% |
| 1987 | 3,850 tonnes | -68.8% |
| 1988 | 9,020 tonnes | +134.3% |
| 1989 | 16,450 tonnes | +82.4% |
| 1990 | 13,270 tonnes | -19.3% |
| 1991 | 20,220 tonnes | +52.4% |
| 1992 | 11,570 tonnes | -42.8% |
| 1993 | 11,180 tonnes | -3.4% |
| 1994 | 15,340 tonnes | +37.2% |
| 1995 | 10,600 tonnes | -30.9% |
| 1996 | 10,150 tonnes | -4.2% |
| 1997 | 9,660 tonnes | -4.8% |
| 1998 | 11,910 tonnes | +23.3% |
| 1999 | 43,110 tonnes | +262.0% |
| 2000 | 10,160 tonnes | -76.4% |
| 2001 | 9,640 tonnes | -5.1% |
| 2002 | 19,710 tonnes | +104.5% |
| 2003 | 21,130 tonnes | +7.2% |
| 2004 | 18,020 tonnes | -14.7% |
| 2005 | 13,220 tonnes | -26.6% |
| 2006 | 14,230 tonnes | +7.6% |
| 2007 | 15,630 tonnes | +9.8% |
| 2008 | 10,010 tonnes | -36.0% |
| 2009 | 10,850 tonnes | +8.4% |
| 2010 | 8,000 tonnes | -26.3% |
| 2011 | 12,000 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 2012 | 11,000 tonnes | -8.3% |
| 2013 | 6,000 tonnes | -45.5% |
| 2014 | 8,000 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 2015 | 9,000 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 2016 | 11,000 tonnes | +22.2% |
| 2017 | 11,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 17,000 tonnes | +54.5% |
| 2019 | 18,000 tonnes | +5.9% |
| 2020 | 8,000 tonnes | -55.6% |
| 2021 | 17,000 tonnes | +112.5% |
| 2022 | 17,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 17,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
Senegal compared with similar countries
- Senegal's 17,000 tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,000 tonnes, 17.0× the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Senegal's 17,000 tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,000 tonnes, 17.0× the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,360 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 3,910 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,014 tonnes | 1,800 tonnes | 16,450 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 15,701 tonnes | 9,660 tonnes | 43,110 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 14,260 tonnes | 9,640 tonnes | 21,130 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 11,100 tonnes | 6,000 tonnes | 18,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 14,750 tonnes | 8,000 tonnes | 17,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Senegal
More agriculture & rural data for Senegal
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 26.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1708 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 333.94 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4423 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 17.1% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 17.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.8% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.2% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is seafood and fish production in Senegal?
- Seafood and fish production in Senegal was 17,000 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 Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 43,110 tonnes in 1999.
- What is the lowest seafood and fish production recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Senegal rank for seafood and fish production?
- Senegal ranks 24th out of 135 countries with data for 2023.
- Is seafood and fish production rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 183.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Senegal 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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