Seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture, annual growth in South Africa
South Africa: Seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture, annual growth was -2.56 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture, annual growth in South Africa, 1975–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture, annual growth in South Africa is -2.56 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 89.2% on the previous year and down 127.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture, annual growth in South Africa peaked at 77.37 % change on previous year in 1990 and was at its lowest, -40 % change on previous year, in 1983.
That places South Africa 141st out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture, annual growth in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1977 | 33.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 1978 | 16.67 % change on previous year | -50.0% |
| 1979 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1980 | -7.14 % change on previous year | — |
| 1981 | -15.38 % change on previous year | +115.4% |
| 1982 | -9.09 % change on previous year | -40.9% |
| 1983 | -40 % change on previous year | +340.0% |
| 1985 | 68.03 % change on previous year | -270.1% |
| 1986 | 28.29 % change on previous year | -58.4% |
| 1987 | 38.91 % change on previous year | +37.5% |
| 1988 | 25.55 % change on previous year | -34.3% |
| 1989 | 48.04 % change on previous year | +88.0% |
| 1990 | 77.37 % change on previous year | +61.1% |
| 1991 | 35.12 % change on previous year | -54.6% |
| 1992 | -12.17 % change on previous year | -134.6% |
| 1993 | -6.23 % change on previous year | -48.8% |
| 1994 | 10.15 % change on previous year | -263.0% |
| 1995 | -20.3 % change on previous year | -300.0% |
| 1996 | -14.65 % change on previous year | -27.8% |
| 1997 | 39.26 % change on previous year | -368.1% |
| 1998 | 21.26 % change on previous year | -45.9% |
| 1999 | -18.47 % change on previous year | -186.9% |
| 2000 | -32.04 % change on previous year | +73.4% |
| 2001 | 0.3902 % change on previous year | -101.2% |
| 2002 | 45.05 % change on previous year | +11445.9% |
| 2003 | 60.83 % change on previous year | +35.0% |
| 2004 | -9.82 % change on previous year | -116.1% |
| 2005 | -0.9909 % change on previous year | -89.9% |
| 2006 | 2.41 % change on previous year | -343.1% |
| 2007 | -6.1 % change on previous year | -353.1% |
| 2008 | -4.37 % change on previous year | -28.2% |
| 2009 | -8.1 % change on previous year | +85.1% |
| 2010 | 3.32 % change on previous year | -141.0% |
| 2011 | 3.8 % change on previous year | +14.4% |
| 2012 | 10.92 % change on previous year | +187.1% |
| 2013 | 11.58 % change on previous year | +6.1% |
| 2014 | 9.21 % change on previous year | -20.5% |
| 2015 | -6.81 % change on previous year | -173.9% |
| 2016 | 20.26 % change on previous year | -397.7% |
| 2017 | -21.69 % change on previous year | -207.1% |
| 2018 | 26.08 % change on previous year | -220.2% |
| 2019 | 15.43 % change on previous year | -40.9% |
| 2020 | 5.73 % change on previous year | -62.8% |
| 2021 | 6.09 % change on previous year | +6.2% |
| 2022 | 9.75 % change on previous year | +60.1% |
| 2023 | -23.73 % change on previous year | -343.5% |
| 2024 | -2.56 % change on previous year | -89.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 33.33 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1980s | 15.24 % change on previous year | -40 % change on previous year | 68.03 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 11.13 % change on previous year | -20.3 % change on previous year | 77.37 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.73 % change on previous year | -32.04 % change on previous year | 60.83 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.21 % change on previous year | -21.69 % change on previous year | 26.08 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.9443 % change on previous year | -23.73 % change on previous year | 9.75 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 138 Korea -1.66 % change on previous year compare
- 139 Samoa -1.92 % change on previous year compare
- 140 Mexico -2.55 % change on previous year compare
- 142 South Sudan -2.86 % change on previous year compare
- 143 Switzerland -2.87 % change on previous year compare
- 144 Austria -3.14 % change on previous year compare
More reference data data for South Africa
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5111 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7468 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 41.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 63.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.07 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture, annual growth in South Africa?
- Seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture, annual growth in South Africa was -2.56 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture, annual growth recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 77.37 % change on previous year in 1990.
- What is the lowest seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture, annual growth recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -40 % change on previous year in 1983.
- How does South Africa rank for seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture, annual growth?
- South Africa ranks 141st out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture, annual growth rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 127.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.