Seafood and fish production in Germany
Germany: Seafood and fish production was 0 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0 tonnes
World rank
68th
of 135 countries
All-time high
15,520 tonnes
in 1989
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Seafood and fish production in Germany, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, seafood and fish production in Germany stood at 0 tonnes. That is the lowest value across all 63 years on record.
Over the whole period, seafood and fish production in Germany peaked at 15,520 tonnes in 1989 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Germany 68th out of 135 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 Germany, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1963 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1964 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1965 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1966 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1967 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1968 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1969 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1970 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1971 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1972 | 500 tonnes | — |
| 1973 | 1,900 tonnes | +280.0% |
| 1974 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1975 | 940 tonnes | — |
| 1976 | 2,460 tonnes | +161.7% |
| 1977 | 8,070 tonnes | +228.0% |
| 1978 | 2,820 tonnes | -65.1% |
| 1979 | 3,060 tonnes | +8.5% |
| 1980 | 60 tonnes | -98.0% |
| 1981 | 10 tonnes | -83.3% |
| 1982 | 50 tonnes | +400.0% |
| 1983 | 620 tonnes | +1140.0% |
| 1984 | 8,930 tonnes | +1340.3% |
| 1985 | 11,910 tonnes | +33.4% |
| 1986 | 4,090 tonnes | -65.7% |
| 1987 | 3,480 tonnes | -14.9% |
| 1988 | 9,210 tonnes | +164.7% |
| 1989 | 15,520 tonnes | +68.5% |
| 1990 | 6,820 tonnes | -56.1% |
| 1991 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1992 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1993 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1994 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1995 | 10 tonnes | — |
| 1996 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1997 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1998 | 10 tonnes | — |
| 1999 | 10 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 10 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 20 tonnes | — |
| 2003 | 60 tonnes | +200.0% |
| 2004 | 40 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 2005 | 20 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 2006 | 20 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 20 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 10 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 2009 | 10 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 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 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2019 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2020 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2021 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2022 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2023 | 0 tonnes | — |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Seafood and fish production in Germany 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | +1340.3% | 620 tonnes | 8,930 tonnes |
| 1983 | +1140.0% | 50 tonnes | 620 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,975 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 8,070 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 5,388 tonnes | 10 tonnes | 15,520 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 685 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 6,820 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 21 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 60 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is seafood and fish production in Germany?
- Seafood and fish production in Germany was 0 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 Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 15,520 tonnes in 1989.
- What is the lowest seafood and fish production recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Germany rank for seafood and fish production?
- Germany ranks 68th out of 135 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Germany 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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