Capture fisheries vs aquaculture in Canada

Canada: Capture fisheries vs aquaculture was 160,518 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
160,518
Change on year
up 9.8%
World rank
31st
of 215 countries
All-time high
201,004
in 2016
All-time low
2,975
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024

Capture fisheries vs aquaculture in Canada, 1960–2024

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, capture fisheries vs aquaculture in Canada stood at 160,518.

The figure is up 9.8% on the previous year and up 14.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, capture fisheries vs aquaculture in Canada peaked at 201,004 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 2,975, in 1960.

Canada ranks 31st of 215 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 3,208 2,975 3,405 10
1970s 4,143 3,458 5,333 10
1980s 11,751 3,421 32,451 10
1990s 66,576 41,216 112,916 10
2000s 155,575 127,665 172,046 10
2010s 178,232 139,732 201,004 10
2020s 166,005 146,183 188,418 5

Countries ranked near Canada

  1. 28 France 189,039 compare
  2. 29 Pakistan 174,338 compare
  3. 30 Saudi Arabia 161,883 compare
  4. 32 Uzbekistan 155,819 compare
  5. 33 Lao People's Democratic Republic 153,504 compare
  6. 34 United Republic of Tanzania 138,607 compare

See the full ranking of 215 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is capture fisheries vs aquaculture in Canada?
Capture fisheries vs aquaculture in Canada was 160,518 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest capture fisheries vs aquaculture recorded in Canada?
The highest recorded value was 201,004 in 2016.
What is the lowest capture fisheries vs aquaculture recorded in Canada?
The lowest recorded value was 2,975 in 1960.
How does Canada rank for capture fisheries vs aquaculture?
Canada ranks 31st out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is capture fisheries vs aquaculture rising or falling in Canada?
Over the last ten years it is up 14.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Canada data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Capture fisheries vs aquaculture. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Capture fisheries vs aquaculture
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
215 places, 12,849 data points, 1960–2024
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