Fish and seafood production in Argentina
Argentina: Fish and seafood production was 856,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fish and seafood production in Argentina, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Argentina recorded 856,000 tonnes for fish and seafood production in 2023.
That represents a change of down 2.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fish and seafood production in Argentina peaked at 1.39 million tonnes in 1997 and was at its lowest, 91,800 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Argentina 28th out of 191 countries with data for 2023, 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 | 162,013 tonnes | 91,800 tonnes | 221,200 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 311,449 tonnes | 191,220 tonnes | 565,440 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 422,670 tonnes | 315,170 tonnes | 493,630 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.00 million tonnes | 558,670 tonnes | 1.39 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 961,939 tonnes | 864,560 tonnes | 1.17 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 814,500 tonnes | 741,000 tonnes | 875,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 852,000 tonnes | 840,000 tonnes | 856,000 tonnes | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Argentina
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 37.79 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 5.5% (2025)
- Rural population 3.51 million (2025)
- Rural population growth -0.7% (2025)
- Rural population 7.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.6% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 5.5% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 5.5% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 17.66 million hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fish and seafood production in Argentina?
- Fish and seafood production in Argentina was 856,000 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 Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 1.39 million tonnes in 1997.
- What is the lowest fish and seafood production recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 91,800 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Argentina rank for fish and seafood production?
- Argentina ranks 28th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fish and seafood production rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina 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
Fish and seafood production is measured as the sum of seafood from wild catch and fish farming (aquaculture).