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.
Capture fishery production in Ecuador, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 44,300 | — |
| 1961 | 38,600 | -12.9% |
| 1962 | 42,500 | +10.1% |
| 1963 | 49,700 | +16.9% |
| 1964 | 46,300 | -6.8% |
| 1965 | 53,500 | +15.6% |
| 1966 | 48,200 | -9.9% |
| 1967 | 57,500 | +19.3% |
| 1968 | 68,900 | +19.8% |
| 1969 | 64,890 | -5.8% |
| 1970 | 90,970 | +40.2% |
| 1971 | 102,530 | +12.7% |
| 1972 | 106,840 | +4.2% |
| 1973 | 151,565 | +41.9% |
| 1974 | 175,470 | +15.8% |
| 1975 | 214,198 | +22.1% |
| 1976 | 280,638 | +31.0% |
| 1977 | 421,954 | +50.4% |
| 1978 | 610,399 | +44.7% |
| 1979 | 600,266 | -1.7% |
| 1980 | 629,977 | +4.9% |
| 1981 | 526,740 | -16.4% |
| 1982 | 585,911 | +11.2% |
| 1983 | 336,156 | -42.6% |
| 1984 | 849,180 | +152.6% |
| 1985 | 1.06 million | +24.4% |
| 1986 | 959,932 | -9.2% |
| 1987 | 610,035 | -36.5% |
| 1988 | 800,393 | +31.2% |
| 1989 | 611,582 | -23.6% |
| 1990 | 288,913 | -52.8% |
| 1991 | 330,525 | +14.4% |
| 1992 | 226,817 | -31.4% |
| 1993 | 290,394 | +28.0% |
| 1994 | 330,475 | +13.8% |
| 1995 | 508,578 | +53.9% |
| 1996 | 702,974 | +38.2% |
| 1997 | 536,887 | -23.6% |
| 1998 | 322,348 | -40.0% |
| 1999 | 503,032 | +56.1% |
| 2000 | 596,489 | +18.6% |
| 2001 | 587,770 | -1.5% |
| 2002 | 319,169 | -45.7% |
| 2003 | 399,526 | +25.2% |
| 2004 | 356,774 | -10.7% |
| 2005 | 464,387 | +30.2% |
| 2006 | 469,060 | +1.0% |
| 2007 | 408,926 | -12.8% |
| 2008 | 505,571 | +23.6% |
| 2009 | 498,679 | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 399,874 | -19.8% |
| 2011 | 508,793 | +27.2% |
| 2012 | 501,881 | -1.4% |
| 2013 | 509,031 | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 656,448 | +29.0% |
| 2015 | 632,571 | -3.6% |
| 2016 | 709,181 | +12.1% |
| 2017 | 623,124 | -12.1% |
| 2018 | 597,754 | -4.1% |
| 2019 | 608,160 | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 636,339 | +4.6% |
| 2021 | 863,106 | +35.6% |
| 2022 | 688,925 | -20.2% |
| 2023 | 694,921 | +0.9% |
| 2024 | 784,915 | +13.0% |
Ecuador compared with similar countries
- Ecuador's 784,915 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 34,939, 22.5× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Ecuador's 784,915 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 13,573, 57.8× the median. (42 countries reporting)
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 |
Countries ranked near Ecuador
More agriculture & rural data for Ecuador
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0374 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1315 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0159 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.3086 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.097 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 691.36 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.4287 % change on previous year (2025)
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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