TOTAL ICELANDIC CATCH IN 2024 DECREASED BY 28% FROM YEAR BEFORE

Total Icelandic catch in 2024 decreased by 28% from year before. The total fish catch of Icelandic vessels in 2024 was 994 thousand tonnes, which is 28% less than in 2023. The pelagic catch was 545 thousand tonnes, 42% less than in the previous year due to no capelin being caught. Demersal catch was 421 thousand tonnes, 4% more than in 2023. Moreover, flatfish catch was 24 thousand tonnes and shellfish catch 3,700 tonnes.
The catch in December 2024 was 61 thousand tonnes, a 32% increase compared with December 2023. Demersal catch in the month was 29 thousand tonnes and pelagic catch was about 31 thousand tonnes.
Information about catch of fish which are published in this press release are preliminary figures. The data is gathered by the Directorate of Fisheries.
Statistics Iceland
Statistics Iceland is the centre for official statistics in Iceland, founded in 1914 and has the leading role in the organisation, coordination and conduct thereof. The institution collects statistical information about Icelandic society, processes and communicates data to users which contributes to an informed social debate and is the basis for democratic decisions. Director-General is Hrafnhildur Arnkelsdóttir.
Fisheries
Monthly statistics are published on the quantity and value of landed catch, and its utilisation. Detailed statistics on exports of marine products, based on customs declarations, are updated yearly. Statistics Iceland measures the profitability of fishing and fish processing industries based on tax returns and enterprise survey. Figures on profitability are updated annually.