Increasing numbers of women are working as full-time fishers in Norway, with the proportion increasing particularly among the younger cohort, according to figures released by the Directorate of Fisheries.
Preliminary figures for 2024, released this month by the Directorate, indicate 9456 people in Norway who are fishing as a full-time occupation, a drop of around 200 compared to the previous year, while 10,584 people declare fishing as a secondary occupation.
The figures show that the proportion of female fishers has risen steadily in recent years. 510 women in 2024 declared fishing as a full-time occupation, representing 5.3% of the total number of full-time fishermen. The proportion is higher in the younger cohorts, and 26% of full-time fishers in the 20-29 year age group are female.
Overall, the proportion of younger full-time fishers has been increasing.
