Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
185.4 million tons was the record for world aquatic animal production in 2022 (FAO, 2024).
Food value chains support 800 million livelihoods, mostly in small-scale fisheries and aquaculture (Blue Food Assessment, 2021).
6.3% was aquaculture's share of global agricultural production between 2016 and 2020, up from 0.4% in 1961-1965, with increases in vegetables and fruits and decreases in grains and livestock products (USDA, 2024).
1.62 trillion per year was the value of livestock and aquaculture products between 2016 and 2020, up from $433 billion in 1961-1965, with their share of global agricultural production rising from 37.5% to 39.2% (USDA, 2024).
Less than 5% of total Caribbean fisheries production in 2021 was a product of aquaculture (FAO, 2024).
16.9% of LAC aquaculture in 2021 came from Brazil, the third largest producer of tilapia, tambaqui and whiteleg shrimp (FAO, 2024).
23.3% of LAC aquaculture in 2021 came from Ecuador, the second largest producer of whiteleg shrimp and tilapia (FAO, 2024).
37.5% of LAC aquaculture in 2021 came from Chile, the main producer of Atlantic salmon, mussels and coho salmon (FAO, 2024).
At least 16% of employment associated with capture fishing is in the hands of women (FAO, 2024).
2.8 million direct jobs and three times more indirect jobs are generated by fishing and aquaculture in LAC (FAO, 2024).
