| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: Eurostat |
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| Series Title | Statistics in Focus: Agriculture and Fisheries |
| Series Details | No.45, 2005 (24.10.05) |
| Publication Date | 24/10/2005 |
| EC | KS-NN-05-045-EN-N |
| Content Type | Statistics |
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Between 2000 and 2004 the number of EU15 fishing vessels decreased by 10.3% from 95,501 to 85,709. As a result of the enlargement of the EU in May 2004 the number of vessels increased to 92,422. Four countries, Greece, Spain, Italy and Portugal contributed 62% to the total. Small vessels dominate the EU25 fishing fleet with 82% being under 12 meters in length. |
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| Source Link | http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/en/web/products-statistics-in-focus/-/KS-NN-05-045 |
| Subject Categories | Business and Industry |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
