Wild fish catch by gear type in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Wild fish catch by gear type was 55.67 tonnes in 1989. ◆ Volatile
Wild fish catch by gear type in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1954–1989
Source: Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for wild fish catch by gear type in Democratic Republic of Congo is 55.67 tonnes, measured in 1989.
That represents a change of down 12.5% on the previous year and down 86.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wild fish catch by gear type in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 917.47 tonnes in 1977 and was at its lowest, 41.48 tonnes, in 1955.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 109th of 111 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Wild fish catch by gear type in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 174.59 tonnes | — |
| 1955 | 41.48 tonnes | -76.2% |
| 1956 | 96.2 tonnes | +131.9% |
| 1957 | 103.58 tonnes | +7.7% |
| 1958 | 76.35 tonnes | -26.3% |
| 1959 | 216.32 tonnes | +183.3% |
| 1961 | 143.28 tonnes | -33.8% |
| 1962 | 127.25 tonnes | -11.2% |
| 1963 | 381.75 tonnes | +200.0% |
| 1964 | 241.78 tonnes | -36.7% |
| 1965 | 318.06 tonnes | +31.6% |
| 1966 | 394.48 tonnes | +24.0% |
| 1967 | 332.63 tonnes | -15.7% |
| 1968 | 84.68 tonnes | -74.5% |
| 1970 | 343.51 tonnes | +305.6% |
| 1971 | 419.86 tonnes | +22.2% |
| 1977 | 917.47 tonnes | +118.5% |
| 1978 | 772.41 tonnes | -15.8% |
| 1979 | 422.72 tonnes | -45.3% |
| 1980 | 127.25 tonnes | -69.9% |
| 1981 | 119.3 tonnes | -6.2% |
| 1982 | 111.34 tonnes | -6.7% |
| 1983 | 103.39 tonnes | -7.1% |
| 1984 | 95.44 tonnes | -7.7% |
| 1985 | 47.78 tonnes | -49.9% |
| 1986 | 75.97 tonnes | +59.0% |
| 1987 | 71.58 tonnes | -5.8% |
| 1988 | 63.62 tonnes | -11.1% |
| 1989 | 55.67 tonnes | -12.5% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 55.67 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 1,477 tonnes, 4% of the median. (10 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 55.67 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 14,282 tonnes, 0% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Wild fish catch by gear type in Democratic Republic of Congo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | +305.6% | 84.68 tonnes | 343.51 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 118.09 tonnes | 41.48 tonnes | 216.32 tonnes | 6 |
| 1960s | 252.99 tonnes | 84.68 tonnes | 394.48 tonnes | 8 |
| 1970s | 575.19 tonnes | 343.51 tonnes | 917.47 tonnes | 5 |
| 1980s | 87.13 tonnes | 47.78 tonnes | 127.25 tonnes | 10 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 6.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0893 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 72.04 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.5489 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 8.9% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 8.9% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.3% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wild fish catch by gear type in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Wild fish catch by gear type in Democratic Republic of Congo was 55.67 tonnes in 1989, according to Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest wild fish catch by gear type recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 917.47 tonnes in 1977.
- What is the lowest wild fish catch by gear type recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 41.48 tonnes in 1955.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for wild fish catch by gear type?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 109th out of 111 countries with data for 1989.
- Is wild fish catch by gear type rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 86.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Wild fish catch by gear type. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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