Bottom trawling in Portugal
Portugal: Bottom trawling was 111,662 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2018)
111,662
Change on year
up 14.5%
World rank
38th
of 135 countries
All-time high
1.14 million
in 1963
All-time low
70,844
in 2009
Years of data
69
1950–2018
Bottom trawling in Portugal, 1950–2018
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2018, bottom trawling in Portugal stood at 111,662.
That represents a change of up 14.5% on the previous year and up 41.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, bottom trawling in Portugal peaked at 1.14 million in 1963 and was at its lowest, 70,844, in 2009.
That places Portugal 38th 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 Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 687,545 | — |
| 1951 | 606,184 | -11.8% |
| 1952 | 689,639 | +13.8% |
| 1953 | 962,829 | +39.6% |
| 1954 | 976,978 | +1.5% |
| 1955 | 1.01 million | +3.6% |
| 1956 | 1.12 million | +10.4% |
| 1957 | 1.06 million | -5.0% |
| 1958 | 947,098 | -10.8% |
| 1959 | 856,642 | -9.6% |
| 1960 | 981,193 | +14.5% |
| 1961 | 1.05 million | +7.1% |
| 1962 | 1.11 million | +5.3% |
| 1963 | 1.14 million | +2.9% |
| 1964 | 1.04 million | -8.9% |
| 1965 | 964,155 | -7.1% |
| 1966 | 924,356 | -4.1% |
| 1967 | 1.04 million | +12.7% |
| 1968 | 951,269 | -8.7% |
| 1969 | 794,750 | -16.5% |
| 1970 | 794,708 | -0.0% |
| 1971 | 749,543 | -5.7% |
| 1972 | 646,242 | -13.8% |
| 1973 | 682,918 | +5.7% |
| 1974 | 614,142 | -10.1% |
| 1975 | 454,074 | -26.1% |
| 1976 | 391,229 | -13.8% |
| 1977 | 273,291 | -30.1% |
| 1978 | 259,682 | -5.0% |
| 1979 | 246,446 | -5.1% |
| 1980 | 291,467 | +18.3% |
| 1981 | 310,357 | +6.5% |
| 1982 | 263,106 | -15.2% |
| 1983 | 306,940 | +16.7% |
| 1984 | 318,356 | +3.7% |
| 1985 | 341,215 | +7.2% |
| 1986 | 362,659 | +6.3% |
| 1987 | 376,439 | +3.8% |
| 1988 | 319,943 | -15.0% |
| 1989 | 299,699 | -6.3% |
| 1990 | 281,051 | -6.2% |
| 1991 | 241,899 | -13.9% |
| 1992 | 191,267 | -20.9% |
| 1993 | 179,552 | -6.1% |
| 1994 | 156,454 | -12.9% |
| 1995 | 144,032 | -7.9% |
| 1996 | 149,278 | +3.6% |
| 1997 | 155,388 | +4.1% |
| 1998 | 153,236 | -1.4% |
| 1999 | 150,289 | -1.9% |
| 2000 | 144,597 | -3.8% |
| 2001 | 149,788 | +3.6% |
| 2002 | 147,325 | -1.6% |
| 2003 | 141,685 | -3.8% |
| 2004 | 140,356 | -0.9% |
| 2005 | 116,816 | -16.8% |
| 2006 | 110,443 | -5.5% |
| 2007 | 98,946 | -10.4% |
| 2008 | 78,841 | -20.3% |
| 2009 | 70,844 | -10.1% |
| 2010 | 81,852 | +15.5% |
| 2011 | 95,570 | +16.8% |
| 2012 | 76,100 | -20.4% |
| 2013 | 85,113 | +11.8% |
| 2014 | 84,646 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 82,797 | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 97,217 | +17.4% |
| 2017 | 97,542 | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 111,662 | +14.5% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 111,662 is above the median for high income countries, which is 32,013, 3.5× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 111,662 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 58,807, 1.9× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 891,718 | 606,184 | 1.12 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 999,293 | 794,750 | 1.14 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 511,228 | 246,446 | 794,708 | 10 |
| 1980s | 319,018 | 263,106 | 376,439 | 10 |
| 1990s | 180,245 | 144,032 | 281,051 | 10 |
| 2000s | 119,964 | 70,844 | 149,788 | 10 |
| 2010s | 90,278 | 76,100 | 111,662 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More reference data data for Portugal
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5144 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4372 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0472 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2572 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is bottom trawling in Portugal?
- Bottom trawling in Portugal was 111,662 in 2018, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest bottom trawling recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 1.14 million in 1963.
- What is the lowest bottom trawling recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 70,844 in 2009.
- How does Portugal rank for bottom trawling?
- Portugal ranks 38th out of 135 countries with data for 2018.
- Is bottom trawling rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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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