Fish and seafood production in Uruguay
Uruguay: Fish and seafood production was 66,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fish and seafood production in Uruguay, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Uruguay recorded 66,000 tonnes for fish and seafood production in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fish and seafood production in Uruguay peaked at 146,920 tonnes in 1981 and was at its lowest, 7,700 tonnes, in 1962.
Uruguay ranks 100th of 191 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11,267 tonnes | 7,700 tonnes | 15,800 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 37,217 tonnes | 13,200 tonnes | 108,130 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 130,874 tonnes | 107,350 tonnes | 146,920 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 123,399 tonnes | 90,830 tonnes | 143,710 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 112,523 tonnes | 80,930 tonnes | 134,020 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 67,800 tonnes | 52,000 tonnes | 89,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 65,250 tonnes | 63,000 tonnes | 66,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
- 97 United Arab Emirates 76,000 tonnes compare
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More agriculture & rural data for Uruguay
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 5.45 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 6.4% (2025)
- Rural population 147,108 (2025)
- Rural population growth -1.3% (2025)
- Rural population 4.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 14.1% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 6.4% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 6.4% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 813,974 hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fish and seafood production in Uruguay?
- Fish and seafood production in Uruguay was 66,000 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 Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 146,920 tonnes in 1981.
- What is the lowest fish and seafood production recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,700 tonnes in 1962.
- How does Uruguay rank for fish and seafood production?
- Uruguay ranks 100th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fish and seafood production rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay 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).