Fish and seafood production in Romania
Romania: Fish and seafood production was 18,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
18,000 tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
139th
of 192 countries
All-time high
271,130 tonnes
in 1986
All-time low
12,000 tonnes
in 2010
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fish and seafood production in Romania, 1961–2023
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 Romania stood at 18,000 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 20.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fish and seafood production in Romania peaked at 271,130 tonnes in 1986 and was at its lowest, 12,000 tonnes, in 2010.
Romania ranks 139th of 192 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fish and seafood production in Romania, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 38,800 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 33,400 tonnes | -13.9% |
| 1963 | 36,100 tonnes | +8.1% |
| 1964 | 34,000 tonnes | -5.8% |
| 1965 | 37,580 tonnes | +10.5% |
| 1966 | 36,930 tonnes | -1.7% |
| 1967 | 48,570 tonnes | +31.5% |
| 1968 | 40,890 tonnes | -15.8% |
| 1969 | 46,000 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1970 | 62,810 tonnes | +36.5% |
| 1971 | 72,250 tonnes | +15.0% |
| 1972 | 84,290 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 1973 | 102,070 tonnes | +21.1% |
| 1974 | 129,450 tonnes | +26.8% |
| 1975 | 136,620 tonnes | +5.5% |
| 1976 | 127,200 tonnes | -6.9% |
| 1977 | 150,700 tonnes | +18.5% |
| 1978 | 137,680 tonnes | -8.6% |
| 1979 | 179,090 tonnes | +30.1% |
| 1980 | 173,610 tonnes | -3.1% |
| 1981 | 192,010 tonnes | +10.6% |
| 1982 | 235,650 tonnes | +22.7% |
| 1983 | 242,640 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1984 | 232,450 tonnes | -4.2% |
| 1985 | 237,640 tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1986 | 271,130 tonnes | +14.1% |
| 1987 | 264,370 tonnes | -2.5% |
| 1988 | 267,620 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1989 | 224,810 tonnes | -16.0% |
| 1990 | 127,730 tonnes | -43.2% |
| 1991 | 125,000 tonnes | -2.1% |
| 1992 | 95,380 tonnes | -23.7% |
| 1993 | 34,920 tonnes | -63.4% |
| 1994 | 42,650 tonnes | +22.1% |
| 1995 | 69,100 tonnes | +62.0% |
| 1996 | 32,160 tonnes | -53.5% |
| 1997 | 19,610 tonnes | -39.0% |
| 1998 | 18,670 tonnes | -4.8% |
| 1999 | 16,840 tonnes | -9.8% |
| 2000 | 17,100 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 18,430 tonnes | +7.8% |
| 2002 | 16,230 tonnes | -11.9% |
| 2003 | 18,930 tonnes | +16.6% |
| 2004 | 13,230 tonnes | -30.1% |
| 2005 | 13,340 tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2006 | 14,750 tonnes | +10.6% |
| 2007 | 16,500 tonnes | +11.9% |
| 2008 | 17,940 tonnes | +8.7% |
| 2009 | 17,150 tonnes | -4.4% |
| 2010 | 12,000 tonnes | -30.0% |
| 2011 | 12,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 14,000 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 2013 | 15,000 tonnes | +7.1% |
| 2014 | 17,000 tonnes | +13.3% |
| 2015 | 20,000 tonnes | +17.6% |
| 2016 | 25,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 2017 | 28,000 tonnes | +12.0% |
| 2018 | 23,000 tonnes | -17.9% |
| 2019 | 24,000 tonnes | +4.3% |
| 2020 | 20,000 tonnes | -16.7% |
| 2021 | 18,000 tonnes | -10.0% |
| 2022 | 18,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 18,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 18,000 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 89,000 tonnes, 20% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Romania's 18,000 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 63,000 tonnes, 29% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 39,141 tonnes | 33,400 tonnes | 48,570 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 118,216 tonnes | 62,810 tonnes | 179,090 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 234,193 tonnes | 173,610 tonnes | 271,130 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 58,206 tonnes | 16,840 tonnes | 127,730 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 16,360 tonnes | 13,230 tonnes | 18,930 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 19,000 tonnes | 12,000 tonnes | 28,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 18,500 tonnes | 18,000 tonnes | 20,000 tonnes | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Romania
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 19.62 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.03 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 676.39 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.1768 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4783 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 3.0% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 3.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fish and seafood production in Romania?
- Fish and seafood production in Romania was 18,000 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 Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 271,130 tonnes in 1986.
- What is the lowest fish and seafood production recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 12,000 tonnes in 2010.
- How does Romania rank for fish and seafood production?
- Romania ranks 139th out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fish and seafood production rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania 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).