Capture fisheries vs aquaculture in India

India: Capture fisheries vs aquaculture was 12.09 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
12.09 million
Change on year
up 6.8%
World rank
3rd
of 215 countries
All-time high
12.09 million
in 2024
All-time low
44,843
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024

Capture fisheries vs aquaculture in India, 1960–2024

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for capture fisheries vs aquaculture in India is 12.09 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 65 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.8% on the previous year and up 147.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, capture fisheries vs aquaculture in India peaked at 12.09 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 44,843, in 1960.

India ranks 3rd of 215 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 72,492 44,843 109,321 10
1970s 211,755 121,671 328,082 10
1980s 630,712 365,180 1.00 million 10
1990s 1.59 million 1.02 million 2.13 million 10
2000s 2.83 million 1.94 million 3.86 million 10
2010s 5.35 million 3.68 million 7.93 million 10
2020s 10.34 million 8.64 million 12.09 million 5

Countries ranked near India

  1. 1 China (People’s Republic of) 81.95 million compare
  2. 2 Indonesia 15.75 million compare
  3. 4 Viet Nam 5.65 million compare
  4. 5 Bangladesh 2.98 million compare
  5. 6 Korea 2.28 million compare

See the full ranking of 215 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is capture fisheries vs aquaculture in India?
Capture fisheries vs aquaculture in India was 12.09 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest capture fisheries vs aquaculture recorded in India?
The highest recorded value was 12.09 million in 2024.
What is the lowest capture fisheries vs aquaculture recorded in India?
The lowest recorded value was 44,843 in 1960.
How does India rank for capture fisheries vs aquaculture?
India ranks 3rd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is capture fisheries vs aquaculture rising or falling in India?
Over the last ten years it is up 147.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this India 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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