Capture fisheries vs aquaculture in Italy

Italy: Capture fisheries vs aquaculture was 97,792 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
97,792
Change on year
down 22.6%
World rank
43rd
of 215 countries
All-time high
218,330
in 2001
All-time low
2,794
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024

Capture fisheries vs aquaculture in Italy, 1960–2024

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for capture fisheries vs aquaculture in Italy is 97,792, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 22.6% on the previous year and down 34.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, capture fisheries vs aquaculture in Italy peaked at 218,330 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 2,794, in 1960.

Italy ranks 43rd 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.

Capture fisheries vs aquaculture in Italy, year by year

Annual values for Capture fisheries vs aquaculture in Italy, 1960 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1960 2,794
1961 4,776 +70.9%
1962 6,531 +36.7%
1963 8,001 +22.5%
1964 9,893 +23.6%
1965 11,813 +19.4%
1966 13,573 +14.9%
1967 16,711 +23.1%
1968 20,473 +22.5%
1969 22,748 +11.1%
1970 28,632 +25.9%
1971 35,443 +23.8%
1972 31,224 -11.9%
1973 29,074 -6.9%
1974 41,786 +43.7%
1975 51,088 +22.3%
1976 56,653 +10.9%
1977 60,543 +6.9%
1978 64,228 +6.1%
1979 70,479 +9.7%
1980 74,640 +5.9%
1981 83,584 +12.0%
1982 87,547 +4.7%
1983 89,848 +2.6%
1984 96,900 +7.8%
1985 104,301 +7.6%
1986 107,130 +2.7%
1987 110,616 +3.3%
1988 131,499 +18.9%
1989 132,971 +1.1%
1990 153,744 +15.6%
1991 175,193 +14.0%
1992 170,377 -2.7%
1993 166,320 -2.4%
1994 176,421 +6.1%
1995 214,725 +21.7%
1996 189,373 -11.8%
1997 195,719 +3.4%
1998 208,625 +6.6%
1999 210,368 +0.8%
2000 216,525 +2.9%
2001 218,330 +0.8%
2002 184,285 -15.6%
2003 191,884 +4.1%
2004 118,217 -38.4%
2005 182,443 +54.3%
2006 173,586 -4.9%
2007 181,126 +4.3%
2008 149,003 -17.7%
2009 162,432 +9.0%
2010 153,494 -5.5%
2011 164,151 +6.9%
2012 137,041 -16.5%
2013 140,879 +2.8%
2014 148,730 +5.6%
2015 148,763 +0.0%
2016 156,460 +5.2%
2017 156,625 +0.1%
2018 145,000 -7.4%
2019 132,378 -8.7%
2020 125,790 -5.0%
2021 145,862 +16.0%
2022 130,497 -10.5%
2023 126,292 -3.2%
2024 97,792 -22.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 11,731 2,794 22,748 10
1970s 46,915 28,632 70,479 10
1980s 101,904 74,640 132,971 10
1990s 186,086 153,744 214,725 10
2000s 177,783 118,217 218,330 10
2010s 148,352 132,378 164,151 10
2020s 125,247 97,792 145,862 5

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 40 Uganda 103,420 compare
  2. 41 Nepal 102,403 compare
  3. 42 New Zealand 98,878 compare
  4. 44 Zambia 88,950 compare
  5. 45 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 81,797 compare
  6. 46 Honduras 76,600 compare

See the full ranking of 215 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is capture fisheries vs aquaculture in Italy?
Capture fisheries vs aquaculture in Italy was 97,792 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest capture fisheries vs aquaculture recorded in Italy?
The highest recorded value was 218,330 in 2001.
What is the lowest capture fisheries vs aquaculture recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was 2,794 in 1960.
How does Italy rank for capture fisheries vs aquaculture?
Italy ranks 43rd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is capture fisheries vs aquaculture rising or falling in Italy?
Over the last ten years it is down 34.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Italy 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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