Capture fisheries vs aquaculture in Mexico

Mexico: Capture fisheries vs aquaculture was 273,739 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
273,739
Change on year
down 2.5%
World rank
23rd
of 215 countries
All-time high
348,602
in 2020
All-time low
80
in 1964
Years of data
65
1960–2024

Capture fisheries vs aquaculture in Mexico, 1960–2024

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, capture fisheries vs aquaculture in Mexico stood at 273,739.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.5% on the previous year and up 40.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, capture fisheries vs aquaculture in Mexico peaked at 348,602 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 80, in 1964.

Mexico ranks 23rd 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 116.4 80 150 10
1970s 2,561 540 6,766 10
1980s 13,240 8,626 18,249 10
1990s 31,956 22,348 48,443 10
2000s 113,638 53,918 159,309 10
2010s 193,997 111,500 303,647 10
2020s 288,552 249,898 348,602 5

Countries ranked near Mexico

  1. 20 United States 467,617 compare
  2. 21 Russia 342,450 compare
  3. 22 Cambodia 320,282 compare
  4. 24 Nigeria 258,230 compare
  5. 25 Spain 246,201 compare
  6. 26 United Kingdom 226,006 compare

See the full ranking of 215 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is capture fisheries vs aquaculture in Mexico?
Capture fisheries vs aquaculture in Mexico was 273,739 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest capture fisheries vs aquaculture recorded in Mexico?
The highest recorded value was 348,602 in 2020.
What is the lowest capture fisheries vs aquaculture recorded in Mexico?
The lowest recorded value was 80 in 1964.
How does Mexico rank for capture fisheries vs aquaculture?
Mexico ranks 23rd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is capture fisheries vs aquaculture rising or falling in Mexico?
Over the last ten years it is up 40.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mexico 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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