What is wild fish catch used for? in South Africa
South Africa: What is wild fish catch used for? was 28,842 tonnes in 2015. ◆ Volatile
What is wild fish catch used for? in South Africa, 1950–2015
Source: Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2015, what is wild fish catch used for? in South Africa stood at 28,842 tonnes.
The figure is down 1.0% on the previous year and down 61.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, what is wild fish catch used for? in South Africa peaked at 112,342 tonnes in 2004 and was at its lowest, 100.14 tonnes, in 1959.
South Africa ranks 11th of 140 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 151.97 tonnes | 100.14 tonnes | 203.38 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 168.8 tonnes | 135.53 tonnes | 198.59 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 370.63 tonnes | 185.83 tonnes | 725.43 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 430.24 tonnes | 298.73 tonnes | 571.49 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,622 tonnes | 237.59 tonnes | 16,009 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 58,642 tonnes | 24,700 tonnes | 112,342 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 30,728 tonnes | 27,702 tonnes | 33,885 tonnes | 6 |
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More agriculture & rural data for South Africa
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 12.08 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 2.8% (2025)
- Rural population 23.43 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.8% (2025)
- Rural population 36.2% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.0% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.8% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.8% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 3.36 million hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is what is wild fish catch used for? in South Africa?
- What is wild fish catch used for? in South Africa was 28,842 tonnes in 2015, according to Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest what is wild fish catch used for? recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 112,342 tonnes in 2004.
- What is the lowest what is wild fish catch used for? recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 100.14 tonnes in 1959.
- How does South Africa rank for what is wild fish catch used for??
- South Africa ranks 11th out of 140 countries with data for 2015.
- Is what is wild fish catch used for? rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 61.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of What is wild fish catch used for?. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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