Wild fish catch by gear type in Philippines
Philippines: Wild fish catch by gear type was 67,637 tonnes in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Wild fish catch by gear type in Philippines, 1950–2018
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 Philippines is 67,637 tonnes, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of down 19.2% on the previous year and down 74.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wild fish catch by gear type in Philippines peaked at 368,637 tonnes in 1983 and was at its lowest, 32,381 tonnes, in 1950.
Philippines ranks 44th of 111 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 | 47,001 tonnes | 32,381 tonnes | 60,827 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 121,894 tonnes | 61,939 tonnes | 168,188 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 262,794 tonnes | 197,253 tonnes | 324,612 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 334,825 tonnes | 291,383 tonnes | 368,637 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 271,252 tonnes | 214,713 tonnes | 329,869 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 240,411 tonnes | 204,846 tonnes | 264,802 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 112,657 tonnes | 67,637 tonnes | 262,780 tonnes | 9 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
- 41 North Korea 72,377 tonnes compare
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More agriculture & rural data for Philippines
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 41.85 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 8.6% (2025)
- Rural population 51.65 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.1% (2025)
- Rural population 44.2% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.6% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.1% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 8.6% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 8.6% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 7.36 million hectares (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wild fish catch by gear type in Philippines?
- Wild fish catch by gear type in Philippines was 67,637 tonnes in 2018, according to Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest wild fish catch by gear type recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 368,637 tonnes in 1983.
- What is the lowest wild fish catch by gear type recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 32,381 tonnes in 1950.
- How does Philippines rank for wild fish catch by gear type?
- Philippines ranks 44th out of 111 countries with data for 2018.
- Is wild fish catch by gear type rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 74.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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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