Capture fishery production in Ecuador
Ecuador: Capture fishery production was 784,915 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
784,915
Change on year
up 13.0%
World rank
23rd
of 215 countries
All-time high
1.06 million
in 1985
All-time low
38,600
in 1961
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Capture fishery production in Ecuador, 1960–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, capture fishery production in Ecuador stood at 784,915.
That represents a change of up 13.0% on the previous year and up 19.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capture fishery production in Ecuador peaked at 1.06 million in 1985 and was at its lowest, 38,600, in 1961.
That places Ecuador 23rd out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 51,439 | 38,600 | 68,900 | 10 |
| 1970s | 275,483 | 90,970 | 610,399 | 10 |
| 1980s | 696,671 | 336,156 | 1.06 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 404,094 | 226,817 | 702,974 | 10 |
| 2000s | 460,635 | 319,169 | 596,489 | 10 |
| 2010s | 574,682 | 399,874 | 709,181 | 10 |
| 2020s | 733,641 | 636,339 | 863,106 | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Ecuador
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 12.64 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 9.7% (2025)
- Rural population 6.70 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.4% (2025)
- Rural population 36.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.7% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 3.9% (2024)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 9.7 (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 9.7 (2025)
- Land under cereal production 696,223 hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capture fishery production in Ecuador?
- Capture fishery production in Ecuador was 784,915 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest capture fishery production recorded in Ecuador?
- The highest recorded value was 1.06 million in 1985.
- What is the lowest capture fishery production recorded in Ecuador?
- The lowest recorded value was 38,600 in 1961.
- How does Ecuador rank for capture fishery production?
- Ecuador ranks 23rd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is capture fishery production rising or falling in Ecuador?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ecuador 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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