Bottom trawling in China
China: Bottom trawling was 7.17 million in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2018)
7.17 million
Change on year
down 2.8%
World rank
1st
of 135 countries
All-time high
8.17 million
in 2014
All-time low
48,346
in 1950
Years of data
69
1950–2018
Bottom trawling in China, 1950–2018
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for bottom trawling in China is 7.17 million, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.8% on the previous year and up 24.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, bottom trawling in China peaked at 8.17 million in 2014 and was at its lowest, 48,346, in 1950.
China ranks 1st 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.
Bottom trawling in China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 48,346 | — |
| 1951 | 72,656 | +50.3% |
| 1952 | 94,961 | +30.7% |
| 1953 | 100,125 | +5.4% |
| 1954 | 123,446 | +23.3% |
| 1955 | 143,891 | +16.6% |
| 1956 | 183,159 | +27.3% |
| 1957 | 186,534 | +1.8% |
| 1958 | 205,267 | +10.0% |
| 1959 | 226,989 | +10.6% |
| 1960 | 248,742 | +9.6% |
| 1961 | 273,810 | +10.1% |
| 1962 | 303,201 | +10.7% |
| 1963 | 329,952 | +8.8% |
| 1964 | 350,294 | +6.2% |
| 1965 | 381,849 | +9.0% |
| 1966 | 402,094 | +5.3% |
| 1967 | 417,801 | +3.9% |
| 1968 | 456,519 | +9.3% |
| 1969 | 468,096 | +2.5% |
| 1970 | 456,290 | -2.5% |
| 1971 | 519,377 | +13.8% |
| 1972 | 599,657 | +15.5% |
| 1973 | 711,966 | +18.7% |
| 1974 | 823,746 | +15.7% |
| 1975 | 859,550 | +4.3% |
| 1976 | 901,905 | +4.9% |
| 1977 | 943,333 | +4.6% |
| 1978 | 880,743 | -6.6% |
| 1979 | 774,984 | -12.0% |
| 1980 | 834,791 | +7.7% |
| 1981 | 860,438 | +3.1% |
| 1982 | 1.03 million | +19.6% |
| 1983 | 1.07 million | +4.1% |
| 1984 | 1.19 million | +10.9% |
| 1985 | 1.34 million | +12.6% |
| 1986 | 1.64 million | +22.6% |
| 1987 | 1.92 million | +17.3% |
| 1988 | 2.15 million | +11.7% |
| 1989 | 2.43 million | +13.1% |
| 1990 | 2.65 million | +9.3% |
| 1991 | 3.00 million | +13.0% |
| 1992 | 3.43 million | +14.4% |
| 1993 | 3.91 million | +14.2% |
| 1994 | 4.63 million | +18.4% |
| 1995 | 5.38 million | +16.1% |
| 1996 | 5.90 million | +9.6% |
| 1997 | 5.68 million | -3.6% |
| 1998 | 6.05 million | +6.4% |
| 1999 | 5.90 million | -2.5% |
| 2000 | 5.82 million | -1.3% |
| 2001 | 5.75 million | -1.2% |
| 2002 | 5.63 million | -2.1% |
| 2003 | 5.60 million | -0.6% |
| 2004 | 5.75 million | +2.6% |
| 2005 | 5.81 million | +1.0% |
| 2006 | 5.93 million | +2.2% |
| 2007 | 5.78 million | -2.6% |
| 2008 | 5.77 million | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 5.97 million | +3.5% |
| 2010 | 6.07 million | +1.6% |
| 2011 | 6.38 million | +5.1% |
| 2012 | 6.19 million | -2.9% |
| 2013 | 6.46 million | +4.3% |
| 2014 | 8.17 million | +26.5% |
| 2015 | 7.70 million | -5.8% |
| 2016 | 7.65 million | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 7.38 million | -3.5% |
| 2018 | 7.17 million | -2.8% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 7.17 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 26,977, 265.9× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- China's 7.17 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 342,988, 20.9× the median. (17 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 138,537 | 48,346 | 226,989 | 10 |
| 1960s | 363,236 | 248,742 | 468,096 | 10 |
| 1970s | 747,155 | 456,290 | 943,333 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.45 million | 834,791 | 2.43 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.65 million | 2.65 million | 6.05 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.78 million | 5.60 million | 5.97 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.02 million | 6.07 million | 8.17 million | 9 |
Countries ranked near China
More reference data data for China
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 49.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 75.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 303.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 18.8 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 303.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 165.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 206.2 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 350.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1,480 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 102.37 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is bottom trawling in China?
- Bottom trawling in China was 7.17 million in 2018, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest bottom trawling recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 8.17 million in 2014.
- What is the lowest bottom trawling recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 48,346 in 1950.
- How does China rank for bottom trawling?
- China ranks 1st out of 135 countries with data for 2018.
- Is bottom trawling rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Bottom trawling. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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