Capture and aquaculture production in North Korea

North Korea: Capture and aquaculture production was 685,700 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
685,700
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
17th
of 215 countries
All-time high
1.20 million
in 1989
All-time low
5,236
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024

Capture and aquaculture production in North Korea, 1960–2024

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

North Korea recorded 685,700 for capture and aquaculture production in 2024.

The figure is up 0.1% on the previous year and up 20.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, capture and aquaculture production in North Korea peaked at 1.20 million in 1989 and was at its lowest, 5,236, in 1960.

North Korea ranks 17th of 215 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 19,245 5,236 55,844 10
1970s 166,976 71,743 297,961 10
1980s 743,675 347,299 1.20 million 10
1990s 787,015 481,500 1.13 million 10
2000s 504,190 467,700 508,660 10
2010s 578,660 509,785 681,560 10
2020s 684,492 682,300 685,700 5

Countries ranked near North Korea

  1. 14 Brazil 882,935 compare
  2. 15 Japan 802,045 compare
  3. 16 Iran 709,391 compare
  4. 18 Turkey 577,124 compare
  5. 19 Malaysia 512,360 compare
  6. 20 United States 467,617 compare

See the full ranking of 215 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is capture and aquaculture production in North Korea?
Capture and aquaculture production in North Korea was 685,700 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest capture and aquaculture production recorded in North Korea?
The highest recorded value was 1.20 million in 1989.
What is the lowest capture and aquaculture production recorded in North Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 5,236 in 1960.
How does North Korea rank for capture and aquaculture production?
North Korea ranks 17th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is capture and aquaculture production rising or falling in North Korea?
Over the last ten years it is up 20.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this North Korea 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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About this data

Indicator
Capture and aquaculture production
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
215 places, 12,849 data points, 1960–2024
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