Top 10 Fish Producing Countries in the World 2024
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Global Fish Production (2024) | - Total production: Over 178 million tonnes- Primary continent: Asia- Other significant continents: Africa, Latin America |
| Top Fish-Producing Countries | - 1. China: 67.8 million tons (38% of global output)- 2. Indonesia: 16.7 million tons- 3. India: 10.9 million tons- 4. Vietnam: 6.4 million tons- 5. Bangladesh: 6.3 million tons- 6. Norway: 4.9 million tons- 7. Chile: 4.4 million tons- 8. Japan: 3.1 million tons- 9. United States: 2.8 million tons- 10. Egypt: 2.7 million tons |
| China's Fish Production | - Production: 67.8 million tons (2021)- Key factors: Extensive coastline, advanced technology, aquaculture- Main species: Carp, tilapia, catfish, prawns- Objective: Food security for 1.4 billion population |
| Indonesia's Fish Production | - Production: 16.7 million tons (2021)- Key factors: Tropical climate, extensive coastline, diverse marine ecosystem- Main species: Shrimp, tuna, pangasius- Economic value: $4 billion annually |
| India's Fish Production | - Production: 10.9 million tons (2021)- Key factors: Expansive coastline, diverse water bodies- Main species: Shrimp, catfish, carp- Employment: 14 million people- Initiatives: National Fisheries Development Board (2006) |