Wild fish catch from bottom trawling in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Wild fish catch from bottom trawling was 55.67 tonnes in 1989. ◆ Volatile
Wild fish catch from bottom trawling 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 from bottom trawling in Democratic Republic of Congo is 55.67 tonnes, measured in 1989.
The figure is down 12.5% on the previous year and down 86.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wild fish catch from bottom trawling in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 917.47 tonnes in 1977 and was at its lowest, 41.48 tonnes, in 1955.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 109th out of 111 countries with data for 1989, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Wild fish catch from bottom trawling 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 from bottom trawling 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 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
More reference data data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Manure Management 220.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 3,924 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 3,062 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 9.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure left on Pasture 1,764 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure applied to Soils 313.43 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Burning - Crop residues 0.2179 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure applied 313.43 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Enteric 3,057 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wild fish catch from bottom trawling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Wild fish catch from bottom trawling 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 from bottom trawling recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 917.47 tonnes in 1977.
- What is the lowest wild fish catch from bottom trawling 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 from bottom trawling?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 109th out of 111 countries with data for 1989.
- Is wild fish catch from bottom trawling 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 from bottom trawling. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Bottom trawling is a fishing method in which a large, heavy net is dragged along the seafloor to catch fish and other marine life.