Fish and seafood production in Botswana
Botswana: Fish and seafood production was 0 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0 tonnes
World rank
188th
of 192 countries
All-time high
1,900 tonnes
in 1987
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 2010
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fish and seafood production in Botswana, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Botswana recorded 0 tonnes for fish and seafood production in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 63 years on record.
Over the whole period, fish and seafood production in Botswana peaked at 1,900 tonnes in 1987 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 2010.
Botswana ranks 188th of 192 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fish and seafood production in Botswana, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 400 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 500 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1963 | 500 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 500 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 500 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 600 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1967 | 600 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 800 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1969 | 800 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 800 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 1,100 tonnes | +37.5% |
| 1972 | 1,200 tonnes | +9.1% |
| 1973 | 1,200 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 1,200 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 1,200 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 1,600 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1977 | 1,500 tonnes | -6.2% |
| 1978 | 1,000 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 1979 | 1,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 1,250 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1981 | 1,450 tonnes | +16.0% |
| 1982 | 1,400 tonnes | -3.4% |
| 1983 | 1,250 tonnes | -10.7% |
| 1984 | 1,500 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1985 | 1,500 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 1,700 tonnes | +13.3% |
| 1987 | 1,900 tonnes | +11.8% |
| 1988 | 1,900 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 1,600 tonnes | -15.8% |
| 1990 | 1,300 tonnes | -18.8% |
| 1991 | 1,000 tonnes | -23.1% |
| 1992 | 800 tonnes | -20.0% |
| 1993 | 600 tonnes | -25.0% |
| 1994 | 400 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 1995 | 200 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 1996 | 80 tonnes | -60.0% |
| 1997 | 160 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 1998 | 190 tonnes | +18.8% |
| 1999 | 160 tonnes | -15.8% |
| 2000 | 170 tonnes | +6.2% |
| 2001 | 120 tonnes | -29.4% |
| 2002 | 140 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 2003 | 120 tonnes | -14.3% |
| 2004 | 160 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 2005 | 130 tonnes | -18.8% |
| 2006 | 80 tonnes | -38.5% |
| 2007 | 120 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 2008 | 90 tonnes | -25.0% |
| 2009 | 70 tonnes | -22.2% |
| 2010 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 2011 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2012 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2013 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 1,000 tonnes | — |
| 2015 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2017 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2018 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2019 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2020 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2021 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2022 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2023 | 0 tonnes | — |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 0 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 38,000 tonnes. (57 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 0 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 79,000 tonnes. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 577.78 tonnes | 400 tonnes | 800 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,180 tonnes | 800 tonnes | 1,600 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,545 tonnes | 1,250 tonnes | 1,900 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 489 tonnes | 80 tonnes | 1,300 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 120 tonnes | 70 tonnes | 170 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 100 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Botswana
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 4.45 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0178 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 138.54 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.0839 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3204 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.8% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fish and seafood production in Botswana?
- Fish and seafood production in Botswana was 0 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 Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 1,900 tonnes in 1987.
- What is the lowest fish and seafood production recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2010.
- How does Botswana rank for fish and seafood production?
- Botswana ranks 188th out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Botswana 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).