Seafood and fish production in Canada
Canada: Seafood and fish production was 11,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
11,000 tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
29th
of 135 countries
All-time high
89,620 tonnes
in 1979
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1968
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Seafood and fish production in Canada, 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 Canada is 11,000 tonnes, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 1,000.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, seafood and fish production in Canada peaked at 89,620 tonnes in 1979 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1968.
That places Canada 29th out of 135 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Seafood and fish production in Canada, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 9,000 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 800 tonnes | -91.1% |
| 1963 | 2,400 tonnes | +200.0% |
| 1964 | 10,800 tonnes | +350.0% |
| 1965 | 7,900 tonnes | -26.9% |
| 1966 | 5,100 tonnes | -35.4% |
| 1967 | 7,000 tonnes | +37.3% |
| 1968 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1969 | 100 tonnes | — |
| 1970 | 100 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 1,600 tonnes | +1500.0% |
| 1972 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1973 | 600 tonnes | — |
| 1974 | 140 tonnes | -76.7% |
| 1975 | 3,320 tonnes | +2271.4% |
| 1976 | 10,950 tonnes | +229.8% |
| 1977 | 30,530 tonnes | +178.8% |
| 1978 | 35,980 tonnes | +17.9% |
| 1979 | 89,620 tonnes | +149.1% |
| 1980 | 33,590 tonnes | -62.5% |
| 1981 | 18,340 tonnes | -45.4% |
| 1982 | 12,330 tonnes | -32.8% |
| 1983 | 50 tonnes | -99.6% |
| 1984 | 420 tonnes | +740.0% |
| 1985 | 440 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1986 | 120 tonnes | -72.7% |
| 1987 | 460 tonnes | +283.3% |
| 1988 | 530 tonnes | +15.2% |
| 1989 | 3,380 tonnes | +537.7% |
| 1990 | 5,790 tonnes | +71.3% |
| 1991 | 2,750 tonnes | -52.5% |
| 1992 | 1,470 tonnes | -46.5% |
| 1993 | 2,950 tonnes | +100.7% |
| 1994 | 5,870 tonnes | +99.0% |
| 1995 | 1,110 tonnes | -81.1% |
| 1996 | 9,020 tonnes | +712.6% |
| 1997 | 15,980 tonnes | +77.2% |
| 1998 | 2,080 tonnes | -87.0% |
| 1999 | 370 tonnes | -82.2% |
| 2000 | 420 tonnes | +13.5% |
| 2001 | 130 tonnes | -69.0% |
| 2002 | 380 tonnes | +192.3% |
| 2003 | 1,260 tonnes | +231.6% |
| 2004 | 2,640 tonnes | +109.5% |
| 2005 | 600 tonnes | -77.3% |
| 2006 | 6,960 tonnes | +1060.0% |
| 2007 | 270 tonnes | -96.1% |
| 2008 | 550 tonnes | +103.7% |
| 2009 | 720 tonnes | +30.9% |
| 2010 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 2011 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2012 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2013 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2015 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2016 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2017 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2018 | 1,000 tonnes | — |
| 2019 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 2020 | 4,000 tonnes | — |
| 2021 | 11,000 tonnes | +175.0% |
| 2022 | 11,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 11,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Seafood and fish production in Canada changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | +2271.4% | 140 tonnes | 3,320 tonnes |
| 1971 | +1500.0% | 100 tonnes | 1,600 tonnes |
| 2006 | +1060.0% | 600 tonnes | 6,960 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4,789 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10,800 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 17,284 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 89,620 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,966 tonnes | 50 tonnes | 33,590 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,739 tonnes | 370 tonnes | 15,980 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,393 tonnes | 130 tonnes | 6,960 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 100 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,250 tonnes | 4,000 tonnes | 11,000 tonnes | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Canada
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 31.61 % change on previous year (2022)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0193 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,092 current US$ per person (2022)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.0803 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1712 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.9% (2022)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.9% (2022)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.7% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is seafood and fish production in Canada?
- Seafood and fish production in Canada was 11,000 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 Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 89,620 tonnes in 1979.
- What is the lowest seafood and fish production recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1968.
- How does Canada rank for seafood and fish production?
- Canada ranks 29th out of 135 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Canada 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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