Fish and seafood production in Lesotho
Lesotho: Fish and seafood production was 2,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fish and seafood production in Lesotho, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Lesotho recorded 2,000 tonnes for fish and seafood production in 2023.
That represents a change of up 100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fish and seafood production in Lesotho peaked at 3,000 tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
Lesotho ranks 174th of 191 countries on this measure, in the bottom 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 | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 13 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 30 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 23 tonnes | 10 tonnes | 30 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 36 tonnes | 30 tonnes | 40 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 79 tonnes | 30 tonnes | 180 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,200 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 3,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,250 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 3,000 tonnes | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Lesotho
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 166.92 million current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 6.5% (2025)
- Rural population 1.31 million (2025)
- Rural population growth -0.7% (2025)
- Rural population 55.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.0% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 5.1% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 6.5% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 6.5% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 177,933 hectares (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fish and seafood production in Lesotho?
- Fish and seafood production in Lesotho was 2,000 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 Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 3,000 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest fish and seafood production recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Lesotho rank for fish and seafood production?
- Lesotho ranks 174th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fish and seafood production rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho 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).