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Scottish sea fisheries statistics 2016
Annual National Statistics report on the quantity and value of landings of sea fish and shellfish by Scottish vessels and landings into Scotland.
Table 2.8 Number of fishermen employed on Scottish registered vessels: 2007 to 2016
| Year | Regularly Employed | Irregularly Employed 1 | Crofters | Total 2 | Total employed in Scotland 3 | Employment in fishing as proportion of total employed in Scotland |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 4,408 | 951 | 65 | 5,424 | 2,528,400 | 0.2 |
| 2008 | 4,585 | 807 | 56 | 5,448 | 2,534,600 | 0.2 |
| 2009 | 4,403 | 946 | 60 | 5,409 | 2,497,700 | 0.2 |
| 2010 | 4,257 | 909 | 52 | 5,218 | 2,479,700 | 0.2 |
| 2011 | 4,067 | 877 | 52 | 4,996 | 2,476,300 | 0.2 |
| 2012 | 3,752 | 941 | 54 | 4,747 | 2,481,500 | 0.2 |
| 2013 | 4,092 | 847 | 53 | 4,992 | 2,494,300 | 0.2 |
| 2014 | 3,980 | 763 | 53 | 4,796 | 2,557,700 | 0.2 |
| 2015 | 3,980 | 792 | 51 | 4,823 | 2,577,300 | 0.2 |
| 2016 | 3,834 | 938 | 51 | 4,823 | 2,579,700 | 0.2 |
(1) Formerly referred to as part time
(2) Figures are limited to those employed on vessels which submit landing declarations to Marine Scotland port offices. They exclude, for example, those employed in cockle picking.
(3) Source : 2016 Annual Population Survey ( APS), ONS
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Email: Valerie West
Phone: 0300 244 4000 – Central Enquiry Unit
The Scottish Government
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