Bottom trawling in Germany
Germany: Bottom trawling was 87,783 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2018)
87,783
Change on year
up 35.3%
World rank
42nd
of 135 countries
All-time high
1.35 million
in 1967
All-time low
64,882
in 2017
Years of data
69
1950–2018
Bottom trawling in Germany, 1950–2018
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for bottom trawling in Germany is 87,783, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 35.3% on the previous year and down 15.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, bottom trawling in Germany peaked at 1.35 million in 1967 and was at its lowest, 64,882, in 2017.
That places Germany 42nd out of 135 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Bottom trawling in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 262,269 | — |
| 1951 | 278,611 | +6.2% |
| 1952 | 306,574 | +10.0% |
| 1953 | 339,028 | +10.6% |
| 1954 | 334,314 | -1.4% |
| 1955 | 421,987 | +26.2% |
| 1956 | 457,521 | +8.4% |
| 1957 | 460,431 | +0.6% |
| 1958 | 603,485 | +31.1% |
| 1959 | 666,635 | +10.5% |
| 1960 | 735,039 | +10.3% |
| 1961 | 1.04 million | +40.8% |
| 1962 | 1.08 million | +4.4% |
| 1963 | 1.33 million | +22.8% |
| 1964 | 1.12 million | -15.8% |
| 1965 | 1.25 million | +11.6% |
| 1966 | 1.28 million | +2.9% |
| 1967 | 1.35 million | +5.4% |
| 1968 | 1.24 million | -8.0% |
| 1969 | 1.04 million | -16.5% |
| 1970 | 795,541 | -23.4% |
| 1971 | 618,971 | -22.2% |
| 1972 | 512,379 | -17.2% |
| 1973 | 547,126 | +6.8% |
| 1974 | 536,949 | -1.9% |
| 1975 | 486,405 | -9.4% |
| 1976 | 443,242 | -8.9% |
| 1977 | 421,834 | -4.8% |
| 1978 | 328,859 | -22.0% |
| 1979 | 291,842 | -11.3% |
| 1980 | 203,694 | -30.2% |
| 1981 | 171,776 | -15.7% |
| 1982 | 231,653 | +34.9% |
| 1983 | 198,200 | -14.4% |
| 1984 | 188,927 | -4.7% |
| 1985 | 165,525 | -12.4% |
| 1986 | 141,272 | -14.7% |
| 1987 | 133,068 | -5.8% |
| 1988 | 156,124 | +17.3% |
| 1989 | 132,506 | -15.1% |
| 1990 | 134,440 | +1.5% |
| 1991 | 137,997 | +2.6% |
| 1992 | 114,184 | -17.3% |
| 1993 | 134,569 | +17.9% |
| 1994 | 140,066 | +4.1% |
| 1995 | 113,143 | -19.2% |
| 1996 | 119,582 | +5.7% |
| 1997 | 125,791 | +5.2% |
| 1998 | 104,790 | -16.7% |
| 1999 | 111,656 | +6.6% |
| 2000 | 112,866 | +1.1% |
| 2001 | 98,032 | -13.1% |
| 2002 | 106,196 | +8.3% |
| 2003 | 102,340 | -3.6% |
| 2004 | 106,380 | +3.9% |
| 2005 | 113,451 | +6.6% |
| 2006 | 108,700 | -4.2% |
| 2007 | 93,285 | -14.2% |
| 2008 | 104,395 | +11.9% |
| 2009 | 106,168 | +1.7% |
| 2010 | 114,073 | +7.4% |
| 2011 | 113,446 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 96,630 | -14.8% |
| 2013 | 108,109 | +11.9% |
| 2014 | 98,517 | -8.9% |
| 2015 | 73,612 | -25.3% |
| 2016 | 74,906 | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 64,882 | -13.4% |
| 2018 | 87,783 | +35.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 413,086 | 262,269 | 666,635 | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.15 million | 735,039 | 1.35 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 498,315 | 291,842 | 795,541 | 10 |
| 1980s | 172,274 | 132,506 | 231,653 | 10 |
| 1990s | 123,622 | 104,790 | 140,066 | 10 |
| 2000s | 105,181 | 93,285 | 113,451 | 10 |
| 2010s | 92,440 | 64,882 | 114,073 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More reference data data for Germany
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 15.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 9.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 80.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.56 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is bottom trawling in Germany?
- Bottom trawling in Germany was 87,783 in 2018, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest bottom trawling recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 1.35 million in 1967.
- What is the lowest bottom trawling recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 64,882 in 2017.
- How does Germany rank for bottom trawling?
- Germany ranks 42nd out of 135 countries with data for 2018.
- Is bottom trawling rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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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