Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
96 million tons was the peak in world capture fisheries production in 2018, ranging from 86 to 94 million since 1980 (FAO, 2024).
41.7% was the proportion of calories from staple foods in 2021, compared to 57.9% in 1961 (FAO, 2024).
USD 452 billion was the value of aquatic production in 2022, with USD 157 billion from fisheries and USD 296 billion from aquaculture (FAO, 2024).
195 billion USD reached the record value of aquatic product exports in 2022 (FAO, 2024).
6.7% was the drop in the value of aquatic trade in 2020 due to the pandemic, followed by a rapid recovery later that year (FAO, 2024).
4.9 million vessels had the world fishing fleet in 2022, reducing from 5.3 million in 2019 (FAO, 2024).
3.0% was the anual increase in aquatic food consumption between 1961 and 2021 (FAO, 2024).
1.4% was the annual increase in per capita aquatic food consumption, from 9.1 kg in 1961 to 20.6 kg in 2021 (FAO, 2024).
70 million tons were contributed by inland waters in 2022, 84% by aquaculture and 16% by capture fisheries (FAO, 2024).
164.6 million tons of aquatic animals were destined for human consumption in 2022, representing 89% of total production (FAO, 2024).
