Capture and aquaculture production in China
China: Capture and aquaculture production was 81.95 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
81.95 million
Change on year
up 4.7%
World rank
1st
of 215 countries
All-time high
81.95 million
in 2024
All-time low
741,121
in 1962
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Capture and aquaculture production in China, 1960–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for capture and aquaculture production in China is 81.95 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 65 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.7% on the previous year and up 43.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capture and aquaculture production in China peaked at 81.95 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 741,121, in 1962.
That places China 1st out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capture and aquaculture production in China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 958,506 | — |
| 1961 | 777,762 | -18.9% |
| 1962 | 741,121 | -4.7% |
| 1963 | 856,931 | +15.6% |
| 1964 | 1.02 million | +18.7% |
| 1965 | 1.16 million | +14.0% |
| 1966 | 1.32 million | +13.9% |
| 1967 | 1.32 million | -0.4% |
| 1968 | 1.31 million | -0.7% |
| 1969 | 1.51 million | +15.9% |
| 1970 | 1.48 million | -2.2% |
| 1971 | 1.79 million | +21.0% |
| 1972 | 1.99 million | +11.0% |
| 1973 | 1.82 million | -8.3% |
| 1974 | 1.98 million | +8.3% |
| 1975 | 2.16 million | +9.2% |
| 1976 | 2.11 million | -2.4% |
| 1977 | 2.79 million | +32.4% |
| 1978 | 2.99 million | +7.1% |
| 1979 | 2.90 million | -2.9% |
| 1980 | 3.11 million | +7.0% |
| 1981 | 3.03 million | -2.3% |
| 1982 | 3.26 million | +7.4% |
| 1983 | 3.66 million | +12.3% |
| 1984 | 4.27 million | +16.8% |
| 1985 | 5.03 million | +17.7% |
| 1986 | 5.61 million | +11.5% |
| 1987 | 6.33 million | +12.8% |
| 1988 | 7.38 million | +16.6% |
| 1989 | 8.10 million | +9.8% |
| 1990 | 8.39 million | +3.6% |
| 1991 | 9.70 million | +15.5% |
| 1992 | 12.19 million | +25.7% |
| 1993 | 15.22 million | +24.9% |
| 1994 | 18.21 million | +19.7% |
| 1995 | 21.15 million | +16.1% |
| 1996 | 23.47 million | +10.9% |
| 1997 | 23.75 million | +1.2% |
| 1998 | 25.67 million | +8.1% |
| 1999 | 28.00 million | +9.1% |
| 2000 | 29.75 million | +6.2% |
| 2001 | 31.10 million | +4.5% |
| 2002 | 33.16 million | +6.6% |
| 2003 | 34.89 million | +5.2% |
| 2004 | 37.17 million | +6.5% |
| 2005 | 38.94 million | +4.8% |
| 2006 | 40.91 million | +5.1% |
| 2007 | 42.53 million | +4.0% |
| 2008 | 44.07 million | +3.6% |
| 2009 | 46.06 million | +4.5% |
| 2010 | 47.79 million | +3.7% |
| 2011 | 49.15 million | +2.8% |
| 2012 | 52.08 million | +6.0% |
| 2013 | 55.03 million | +5.7% |
| 2014 | 57.32 million | +4.2% |
| 2015 | 59.37 million | +3.6% |
| 2016 | 62.32 million | +5.0% |
| 2017 | 64.36 million | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 66.14 million | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 68.42 million | +3.5% |
| 2020 | 70.48 million | +3.0% |
| 2021 | 72.81 million | +3.3% |
| 2022 | 75.44 million | +3.6% |
| 2023 | 78.28 million | +3.8% |
| 2024 | 81.95 million | +4.7% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 81.95 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,803, 14122.8× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- China's 81.95 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1,310, 62557.0× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.10 million | 741,121 | 1.51 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.20 million | 1.48 million | 2.99 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.98 million | 3.03 million | 8.10 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 18.57 million | 8.39 million | 28.00 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 37.86 million | 29.75 million | 46.06 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 58.20 million | 47.79 million | 68.42 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 75.79 million | 70.48 million | 81.95 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near China
More reference data data for China
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 49.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 75.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 303.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 18.8 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 303.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 165.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 206.2 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 350.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1,480 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 102.37 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capture and aquaculture production in China?
- Capture and aquaculture production in China was 81.95 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest capture and aquaculture production recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 81.95 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest capture and aquaculture production recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 741,121 in 1962.
- How does China rank for capture and aquaculture production?
- China ranks 1st out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is capture and aquaculture production rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Capture and aquaculture production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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