Seafood and fish production in Myanmar
Myanmar: Seafood and fish production was 35,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Seafood and fish production in Myanmar, 2010–2023
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 Myanmar stood at 35,000 tonnes. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.
The figure is up 250.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, seafood and fish production in Myanmar peaked at 35,000 tonnes in 2019 and was at its lowest, 9,000 tonnes, in 2014.
Myanmar ranks 21st of 135 countries on this measure, 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 Myanmar, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,000 tonnes | — |
| 2011 | 11,000 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 2012 | 15,000 tonnes | +36.4% |
| 2013 | 10,000 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 2014 | 9,000 tonnes | -10.0% |
| 2015 | 10,000 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 2016 | 17,000 tonnes | +70.0% |
| 2017 | 19,000 tonnes | +11.8% |
| 2018 | 29,000 tonnes | +52.6% |
| 2019 | 35,000 tonnes | +20.7% |
| 2020 | 35,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 35,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 35,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 35,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 35,000 tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,000 tonnes, 35.0× the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 35,000 tonnes is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 6,000 tonnes, 5.8× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 16,500 tonnes | 9,000 tonnes | 35,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 35,000 tonnes | 35,000 tonnes | 35,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More agriculture & rural data for Myanmar
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.26 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.253 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 376.69 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.4495 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6942 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 25.3% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 25.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 3.3% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.5% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is seafood and fish production in Myanmar?
- Seafood and fish production in Myanmar was 35,000 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 Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 35,000 tonnes in 2019.
- What is the lowest seafood and fish production recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,000 tonnes in 2014.
- How does Myanmar rank for seafood and fish production?
- Myanmar ranks 21st out of 135 countries with data for 2023.
- Is seafood and fish production rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 250.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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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