Wild fish catch by gear type in Qatar
Qatar: Wild fish catch by gear type was 3,295 tonnes in 1993. ◆ Volatile
Latest (1993)
3,295 tonnes
Change on year
down 11.3%
World rank
83rd
of 111 countries
All-time high
3,743 tonnes
in 1991
All-time low
466.14 tonnes
in 1970
Years of data
24
1970–1993
Wild fish catch by gear type in Qatar, 1970–1993
Source: Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 1993, wild fish catch by gear type in Qatar stood at 3,295 tonnes.
The figure is down 11.3% on the previous year and up 238.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wild fish catch by gear type in Qatar peaked at 3,743 tonnes in 1991 and was at its lowest, 466.14 tonnes, in 1970.
Qatar ranks 83rd 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.
Wild fish catch by gear type in Qatar, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 466.14 tonnes | — |
| 1971 | 466.14 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 699.21 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1973 | 699.21 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 699.21 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 699.21 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 699.21 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 699.21 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 699.21 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 699.21 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 782.15 tonnes | +11.9% |
| 1981 | 980.72 tonnes | +25.4% |
| 1982 | 903.36 tonnes | -7.9% |
| 1983 | 973.92 tonnes | +7.8% |
| 1984 | 1,482 tonnes | +52.2% |
| 1985 | 1,149 tonnes | -22.4% |
| 1986 | 904.32 tonnes | -21.3% |
| 1987 | 1,212 tonnes | +34.0% |
| 1988 | 1,392 tonnes | +14.8% |
| 1989 | 1,930 tonnes | +38.7% |
| 1990 | 2,640 tonnes | +36.8% |
| 1991 | 3,743 tonnes | +41.8% |
| 1992 | 3,714 tonnes | -0.8% |
| 1993 | 3,295 tonnes | -11.3% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 3,295 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 47,385 tonnes, 7% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 3,295 tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 11,256 tonnes, 29% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 652.59 tonnes | 466.14 tonnes | 699.21 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,171 tonnes | 782.15 tonnes | 1,930 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,348 tonnes | 2,640 tonnes | 3,743 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
- 80 Chile 4,507 tonnes compare
- 81 Gambia 3,788 tonnes compare
- 82 Equatorial Guinea 3,362 tonnes compare
- 84 Togo 2,450 tonnes compare
- 85 Saint Pierre and Miquelon 2,246 tonnes compare
- 86 Trinidad and Tobago 2,207 tonnes compare
More agriculture & rural data for Qatar
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 4.94 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0031 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 221.93 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.72 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.0064 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 0.3% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 0.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.4% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wild fish catch by gear type in Qatar?
- Wild fish catch by gear type in Qatar was 3,295 tonnes in 1993, according to Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest wild fish catch by gear type recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 3,743 tonnes in 1991.
- What is the lowest wild fish catch by gear type recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 466.14 tonnes in 1970.
- How does Qatar rank for wild fish catch by gear type?
- Qatar ranks 83rd out of 111 countries with data for 1993.
- Is wild fish catch by gear type rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 238.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar 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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