Capture fishery production in Argentina
Argentina: Capture fishery production was 905,930 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
905,930
Change on year
up 4.2%
World rank
20th
of 215 countries
All-time high
1.39 million
in 1997
All-time low
101,306
in 1962
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Capture fishery production in Argentina, 1960–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, capture fishery production in Argentina stood at 905,930.
That represents a change of up 4.2% on the previous year and up 6.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capture fishery production in Argentina peaked at 1.39 million in 1997 and was at its lowest, 101,306, in 1962.
That places Argentina 20th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capture fishery production in Argentina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 104,732 | — |
| 1961 | 101,900 | -2.7% |
| 1962 | 101,306 | -0.6% |
| 1963 | 130,571 | +28.9% |
| 1964 | 168,604 | +29.1% |
| 1965 | 205,000 | +21.6% |
| 1966 | 250,800 | +22.3% |
| 1967 | 240,860 | -4.0% |
| 1968 | 223,121 | -7.4% |
| 1969 | 202,800 | -9.1% |
| 1970 | 214,500 | +5.8% |
| 1971 | 228,608 | +6.6% |
| 1972 | 237,948 | +4.1% |
| 1973 | 301,989 | +26.9% |
| 1974 | 295,965 | -2.0% |
| 1975 | 232,209 | -21.5% |
| 1976 | 281,727 | +21.3% |
| 1977 | 402,723 | +42.9% |
| 1978 | 541,892 | +34.6% |
| 1979 | 580,657 | +7.2% |
| 1980 | 400,011 | -31.1% |
| 1981 | 374,777 | -6.3% |
| 1982 | 488,112 | +30.2% |
| 1983 | 428,064 | -12.3% |
| 1984 | 322,563 | -24.6% |
| 1985 | 419,470 | +30.0% |
| 1986 | 422,424 | +0.7% |
| 1987 | 461,568 | +9.3% |
| 1988 | 496,041 | +7.5% |
| 1989 | 494,683 | -0.3% |
| 1990 | 560,857 | +13.4% |
| 1991 | 642,362 | +14.5% |
| 1992 | 745,678 | +16.1% |
| 1993 | 984,908 | +32.1% |
| 1994 | 999,814 | +1.5% |
| 1995 | 1.18 million | +17.6% |
| 1996 | 1.29 million | +9.7% |
| 1997 | 1.39 million | +7.7% |
| 1998 | 1.17 million | -16.1% |
| 1999 | 1.09 million | -6.7% |
| 2000 | 922,289 | -15.1% |
| 2001 | 931,282 | +1.0% |
| 2002 | 946,535 | +1.6% |
| 2003 | 911,283 | -3.7% |
| 2004 | 945,978 | +3.8% |
| 2005 | 934,009 | -1.3% |
| 2006 | 1.18 million | +26.0% |
| 2007 | 992,618 | -15.6% |
| 2008 | 999,949 | +0.7% |
| 2009 | 872,632 | -12.7% |
| 2010 | 818,162 | -6.2% |
| 2011 | 815,988 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 762,560 | -6.5% |
| 2013 | 890,305 | +16.8% |
| 2014 | 853,436 | -4.1% |
| 2015 | 835,850 | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 771,152 | -7.7% |
| 2017 | 849,268 | +10.1% |
| 2018 | 838,209 | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 854,642 | +2.0% |
| 2020 | 859,922 | +0.6% |
| 2021 | 887,840 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 887,195 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 869,359 | -2.0% |
| 2024 | 905,930 | +4.2% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 905,930 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 34,939, 25.9× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 905,930 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 13,573, 66.7× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 172,969 | 101,306 | 250,800 | 10 |
| 1970s | 331,822 | 214,500 | 580,657 | 10 |
| 1980s | 430,771 | 322,563 | 496,041 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.00 million | 560,857 | 1.39 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 963,320 | 872,632 | 1.18 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 828,957 | 762,560 | 890,305 | 10 |
| 2020s | 882,049 | 859,922 | 905,930 | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Argentina
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.58 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 1.01 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.6002 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 2.64 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 1.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0553 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 824.26 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.6693 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capture fishery production in Argentina?
- Capture fishery production in Argentina was 905,930 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest capture fishery production recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 1.39 million in 1997.
- What is the lowest capture fishery production recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 101,306 in 1962.
- How does Argentina rank for capture fishery production?
- Argentina ranks 20th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is capture fishery production rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Capture fishery production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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