Capture and aquaculture production in India
India: Capture and aquaculture production was 12.09 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
12.09 million
Change on year
up 6.8%
World rank
3rd
of 215 countries
All-time high
12.09 million
in 2024
All-time low
44,843
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Capture and aquaculture production in India, 1960–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
India recorded 12.09 million for capture and aquaculture production in 2024. That is the highest value across all 65 years on record.
The figure is up 6.8% on the previous year and up 147.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capture and aquaculture production in India peaked at 12.09 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 44,843, in 1960.
That places India 3rd 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 India, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 44,843 | — |
| 1961 | 49,359 | +10.1% |
| 1962 | 54,368 | +10.1% |
| 1963 | 59,927 | +10.2% |
| 1964 | 66,096 | +10.3% |
| 1965 | 72,947 | +10.4% |
| 1966 | 80,561 | +10.4% |
| 1967 | 89,022 | +10.5% |
| 1968 | 98,471 | +10.6% |
| 1969 | 109,321 | +11.0% |
| 1970 | 121,671 | +11.3% |
| 1971 | 136,697 | +12.3% |
| 1972 | 153,958 | +12.6% |
| 1973 | 173,080 | +12.4% |
| 1974 | 192,321 | +11.1% |
| 1975 | 213,817 | +11.2% |
| 1976 | 238,123 | +11.4% |
| 1977 | 264,948 | +11.3% |
| 1978 | 294,854 | +11.3% |
| 1979 | 328,082 | +11.3% |
| 1980 | 365,180 | +11.3% |
| 1981 | 406,622 | +11.3% |
| 1982 | 452,939 | +11.4% |
| 1983 | 504,733 | +11.4% |
| 1984 | 572,000 | +13.3% |
| 1985 | 633,250 | +10.7% |
| 1986 | 686,260 | +8.4% |
| 1987 | 788,310 | +14.9% |
| 1988 | 893,330 | +13.3% |
| 1989 | 1.00 million | +12.4% |
| 1990 | 1.02 million | +1.3% |
| 1991 | 1.23 million | +20.5% |
| 1992 | 1.40 million | +13.9% |
| 1993 | 1.42 million | +1.5% |
| 1994 | 1.52 million | +7.3% |
| 1995 | 1.66 million | +9.2% |
| 1996 | 1.76 million | +6.0% |
| 1997 | 1.86 million | +6.0% |
| 1998 | 1.91 million | +2.4% |
| 1999 | 2.13 million | +11.9% |
| 2000 | 1.94 million | -9.0% |
| 2001 | 2.12 million | +9.2% |
| 2002 | 2.19 million | +3.2% |
| 2003 | 2.32 million | +5.8% |
| 2004 | 2.80 million | +21.0% |
| 2005 | 2.97 million | +6.0% |
| 2006 | 3.18 million | +7.1% |
| 2007 | 3.11 million | -2.1% |
| 2008 | 3.86 million | +23.8% |
| 2009 | 3.80 million | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 3.79 million | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 3.68 million | -2.9% |
| 2012 | 4.22 million | +14.6% |
| 2013 | 4.49 million | +6.5% |
| 2014 | 4.88 million | +8.7% |
| 2015 | 5.34 million | +9.4% |
| 2016 | 5.70 million | +6.7% |
| 2017 | 6.21 million | +9.0% |
| 2018 | 7.25 million | +16.7% |
| 2019 | 7.93 million | +9.5% |
| 2020 | 8.64 million | +8.9% |
| 2021 | 9.41 million | +8.9% |
| 2022 | 10.24 million | +8.8% |
| 2023 | 11.32 million | +10.6% |
| 2024 | 12.09 million | +6.8% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 12.09 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 9,636, 1255.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- India's 12.09 million is above the median for South Asia, which is 79,261, 152.6× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 72,492 | 44,843 | 109,321 | 10 |
| 1970s | 211,755 | 121,671 | 328,082 | 10 |
| 1980s | 630,712 | 365,180 | 1.00 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.59 million | 1.02 million | 2.13 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.83 million | 1.94 million | 3.86 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.35 million | 3.68 million | 7.93 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.34 million | 8.64 million | 12.09 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near India
- 1 China 81.95 million compare
- 2 Indonesia 15.75 million compare
- 4 Vietnam 5.65 million compare
- 5 Bangladesh 2.98 million compare
- 6 South Korea 2.28 million compare
More reference data data for India
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 20.88 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 68.88 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 246.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 246.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 70.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 19.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 309.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1,063 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 85.03 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capture and aquaculture production in India?
- Capture and aquaculture production in India was 12.09 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest capture and aquaculture production recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 12.09 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest capture and aquaculture production recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 44,843 in 1960.
- How does India rank for capture and aquaculture production?
- India ranks 3rd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is capture and aquaculture production rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 147.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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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