The bar chart compares the number of fishers, measured in millions, in five continents: Asia, Africa, South America, North America, and Europe, between 1980 and 2000.
Overall, the figure of Asia shows the highest point, representing an upward trend, while the figure of Europe illustrates the lowest position, remaining stable throughout the period. Additionally, in Africa, South America, and North America the figure lags significantly behind that of Asia, showing marginal growth.
In 1980, the number of fishers in Asia accounted for about 8 millions, considerably increasing to 13 millions in 1990 and reaching a peak of 23 millions at the end of the period. In contrast, as Europe was the least common continent for fishing, only 1 million people were engaged in fishing at the beginning of the period. This number decreased by half in 1990, and went up to its initial amount by 2000.
Regarding Africa, South America, and North America, these continents were also less common for fishing. In 1980, African and South American fishers accounted for about 2 million, while North Americans – only 1 million. In 1990 and 2000 the number of fishers in these three continents stood at 3 million equally.