Fish and seafood production in Angola

Angola: Fish and seafood production was 532,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
532,000 tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
38th
of 191 countries
All-time high
606,660 tonnes
in 1972
All-time low
81,540 tonnes
in 1976
Years of data
63
1961–2023

Fish and seafood production in Angola, 1961–2023

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

In 2023, fish and seafood production in Angola stood at 532,000 tonnes.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 30.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, fish and seafood production in Angola peaked at 606,660 tonnes in 1972 and was at its lowest, 81,540 tonnes, in 1976.

Angola ranks 38th of 191 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 306,122 tonnes 245,300 tonnes 425,200 tonnes 9
1970s 278,515 tonnes 81,540 tonnes 606,660 tonnes 10
1980s 108,885 tonnes 84,660 tonnes 137,470 tonnes 10
1990s 136,828 tonnes 113,630 tonnes 175,800 tonnes 10
2000s 251,523 tonnes 202,740 tonnes 306,630 tonnes 10
2010s 423,800 tonnes 310,000 tonnes 533,000 tonnes 10
2020s 493,250 tonnes 377,000 tonnes 532,000 tonnes 4

Countries ranked near Angola

  1. 35 Denmark 669,000 tonnes compare
  2. 36 Pakistan 649,000 tonnes compare
  3. 37 Oman 580,000 tonnes compare
  4. 39 New Zealand 526,000 tonnes compare
  5. 40 Tanzania 522,000 tonnes compare
  6. 41 Senegal 515,000 tonnes compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is fish and seafood production in Angola?
Fish and seafood production in Angola was 532,000 tonnes in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest fish and seafood production recorded in Angola?
The highest recorded value was 606,660 tonnes in 1972.
What is the lowest fish and seafood production recorded in Angola?
The lowest recorded value was 81,540 tonnes in 1976.
How does Angola rank for fish and seafood production?
Angola ranks 38th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
Is fish and seafood production rising or falling in Angola?
Over the last ten years it is up 30.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Angola data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Fish and seafood production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Fish and seafood production
Unit
tonnes
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
192 places, 10,195 data points, 1961–2023
Last refreshed

Fish and seafood production is measured as the sum of seafood from wild catch and fish farming (aquaculture).