Seafood and fish production in Australia
Australia: Seafood and fish production was 2,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2,000 tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
47th
of 135 countries
All-time high
7,300 tonnes
in 1999
All-time low
100 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Seafood and fish production in Australia, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for seafood and fish production in Australia is 2,000 tonnes, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 33.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, seafood and fish production in Australia peaked at 7,300 tonnes in 1999 and was at its lowest, 100 tonnes, in 1961.
Australia ranks 47th of 135 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.
Seafood and fish production in Australia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 100 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 100 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 100 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 100 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 100 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 100 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 200 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 1968 | 200 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 200 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 300 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1971 | 300 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 300 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 300 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 160 tonnes | -46.7% |
| 1975 | 160 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 230 tonnes | +43.8% |
| 1977 | 380 tonnes | +65.2% |
| 1978 | 500 tonnes | +31.6% |
| 1979 | 820 tonnes | +64.0% |
| 1980 | 1,260 tonnes | +53.7% |
| 1981 | 1,190 tonnes | -5.6% |
| 1982 | 1,410 tonnes | +18.5% |
| 1983 | 1,610 tonnes | +14.2% |
| 1984 | 1,650 tonnes | +2.5% |
| 1985 | 1,740 tonnes | +5.5% |
| 1986 | 2,450 tonnes | +40.8% |
| 1987 | 3,130 tonnes | +27.8% |
| 1988 | 3,280 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1989 | 1,760 tonnes | -46.3% |
| 1990 | 1,750 tonnes | -0.6% |
| 1991 | 1,690 tonnes | -3.4% |
| 1992 | 2,940 tonnes | +74.0% |
| 1993 | 3,350 tonnes | +13.9% |
| 1994 | 3,510 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1995 | 4,380 tonnes | +24.8% |
| 1996 | 2,400 tonnes | -45.2% |
| 1997 | 4,380 tonnes | +82.5% |
| 1998 | 5,910 tonnes | +34.9% |
| 1999 | 7,300 tonnes | +23.5% |
| 2000 | 3,520 tonnes | -51.8% |
| 2001 | 5,330 tonnes | +51.4% |
| 2002 | 3,290 tonnes | -38.3% |
| 2003 | 4,470 tonnes | +35.9% |
| 2004 | 5,810 tonnes | +30.0% |
| 2005 | 4,650 tonnes | -20.0% |
| 2006 | 3,180 tonnes | -31.6% |
| 2007 | 4,150 tonnes | +30.5% |
| 2008 | 2,350 tonnes | -43.4% |
| 2009 | 2,290 tonnes | -2.6% |
| 2010 | 2,000 tonnes | -12.7% |
| 2011 | 3,000 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 2012 | 4,000 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 2013 | 3,000 tonnes | -25.0% |
| 2014 | 2,000 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 2015 | 3,000 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 2016 | 3,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 3,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 4,000 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 2019 | 3,000 tonnes | -25.0% |
| 2020 | 2,000 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 2021 | 2,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 2,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 2,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 2,000 tonnes is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 6,000 tonnes, 33% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 133.33 tonnes | 100 tonnes | 200 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 345 tonnes | 160 tonnes | 820 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,948 tonnes | 1,190 tonnes | 3,280 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,761 tonnes | 1,690 tonnes | 7,300 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,904 tonnes | 2,290 tonnes | 5,810 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,000 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 4,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,000 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Australia
More agriculture & rural data for Australia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0227 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,476 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.5855 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1228 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.3% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.7% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.5% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is seafood and fish production in Australia?
- Seafood and fish production in Australia 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 seafood and fish production recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 7,300 tonnes in 1999.
- What is the lowest seafood and fish production recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 100 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Australia rank for seafood and fish production?
- Australia ranks 47th out of 135 countries with data for 2023.
- Is seafood and fish production rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia 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 Seafood and fish production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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