Wild fish catch from bottom trawling in Romania
Romania: Wild fish catch from bottom trawling was 268.64 tonnes in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Wild fish catch from bottom trawling in Romania, 1960–2012
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 Romania is 268.64 tonnes, measured in 2012.
That represents a change of up 221.4% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, wild fish catch from bottom trawling in Romania peaked at 76,795 tonnes in 1976 and was at its lowest, 38.76 tonnes, in 1987.
Romania ranks 103rd of 111 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,408 tonnes | 400 tonnes | 12,281 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 36,533 tonnes | 12,301 tonnes | 76,795 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 8,518 tonnes | 38.76 tonnes | 15,897 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,634 tonnes | 4,634 tonnes | 4,634 tonnes | 1 |
| 2010s | 176.12 tonnes | 83.59 tonnes | 268.64 tonnes | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wild fish catch from bottom trawling in Romania?
- Wild fish catch from bottom trawling in Romania was 268.64 tonnes in 2012, according to Sea Around Us (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest wild fish catch from bottom trawling recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 76,795 tonnes in 1976.
- What is the lowest wild fish catch from bottom trawling recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 38.76 tonnes in 1987.
- How does Romania rank for wild fish catch from bottom trawling?
- Romania ranks 103rd out of 111 countries with data for 2012.
- Where does this Romania 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.