Seafood and fish production thousand tonnes in USSR

USSR: Seafood and fish production thousand tonnes was 218,920 in 1991. ◆ Volatile

Latest (1991)
218,920
Change on year
down 2.5%
World rank
5th
of 135 countries
All-time high
224,610
in 1990
All-time low
0
in 1964
Years of data
31
1961–1991

Seafood and fish production thousand tonnes in USSR, 1961–1991

050.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k1961197619911961: 3001962: 3001963: 5001964: 01965: 6.3k1966: 3.8k1967: 17.8k1968: 11.5k1969: 16.8k1970: 6.4k1971: 28.5k1972: 23.2k1973: 29.8k1974: 26.2k1975: 39.6k1976: 41.7k1977: 84.9k1978: 28.7k1979: 56.7k1980: 56.0k1981: 45.9k1982: 69.6k1983: 56.8k1984: 69.6k1985: 126.3k1986: 119.0k1987: 106.2k1988: 122.5k1989: 199.4k1990: 224.6k1991: 218.9k

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for seafood and fish production thousand tonnes in USSR is 218,920, measured in 1991.

That represents a change of down 2.5% on the previous year and up 377.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, seafood and fish production thousand tonnes in USSR peaked at 224,610 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1964.

USSR ranks 5th of 135 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 6,377 0 17,840 9
1970s 36,568 6,410 84,880 10
1980s 97,131 45,870 199,430 10
1990s 221,765 218,920 224,610 2

Countries ranked near USSR

  1. 2 Peru 519,000 compare
  2. 3 Viet Nam 360,000 compare
  3. 4 Indonesia 249,000 compare
  4. 6 India 156,000 compare
  5. 7 Argentina 132,000 compare
  6. 8 Morocco 119,000 compare

See the full ranking of 135 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is seafood and fish production thousand tonnes in USSR?
Seafood and fish production thousand tonnes in USSR was 218,920 in 1991, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest seafood and fish production thousand tonnes recorded in USSR?
The highest recorded value was 224,610 in 1990.
What is the lowest seafood and fish production thousand tonnes recorded in USSR?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1964.
How does USSR rank for seafood and fish production thousand tonnes?
USSR ranks 5th out of 135 countries with data for 1991.
Is seafood and fish production thousand tonnes rising or falling in USSR?
Over the last ten years it is up 377.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this USSR data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Seafood and fish production thousand tonnes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Seafood and fish production thousand tonnes
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
135 places, 7,051 data points, 1961–2023
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