Fish & Seafood Production: China vs World 2025 (Latest Data & Historical Trends)
Fish and seafood production comparison between China and the rest of the world (1990-2025). China produces 60%+ of global aquaculture output.
Quick Answer
China produced 130 million tonnes of fish and seafood in 2025, 57.8% of global output. From 14.5% in 1990, China became the world's largest aquaculture producer. China produces over half of global seafood. Data from FAO covers 1990-2025.
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What is Fish & Seafood Production: China vs World in 2025?
China's Fish & Seafood Production: China vs World in 2025 was N/A Million Tonnes. This dataset includes 36 data points from 1990 to 2025. Data source: FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization).
Historical Fish & Seafood Production: China vs World Data (1990โ2025)
The complete Fish & Seafood Production: China vs World dataset spans from 1990 to 2025 with 36 data points. Data is sourced from FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) and updated yearly. Free CSV download and API access available below.
Fish & Seafood Production: China vs World
๐ Data Table
36 data points| Year | China | World total | World minus china | China share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 12.4 | 85.5 | 73.1 | 14.5 |
| 1991 | 13.5 | 88.2 | 74.7 | 15.3 |
| 1992 | 15.2 | 91.8 | 76.6 | 16.6 |
| 1993 | 17.8 | 96.5 | 78.7 | 18.4 |
| 1994 | 20.5 | 101.8 | 81.3 | 20.1 |
| 1995 | 23.8 | 107.2 | 83.4 | 22.2 |
| 1996 | 26.8 | 112 | 85.2 | 23.9 |
| 1997 | 29.5 | 116.2 | 86.7 | 25.4 |
| 1998 | 31.8 | 118.5 | 86.7 | 26.8 |
| 1999 | 34.5 | 122 | 87.5 | 28.3 |
| 2000 | 37.2 | 126 | 88.8 | 29.5 |
| 2001 | 40.2 | 130.2 | 90 | 30.9 |
| 2002 | 43.8 | 134.5 | 90.7 | 32.6 |
| 2003 | 47.5 | 138.8 | 91.3 | 34.2 |
| 2004 | 51.2 | 143.2 | 92 | 35.8 |
| 2005 | 55 | 147.8 | 92.8 | 37.2 |
| 2006 | 59.2 | 152.5 | 93.3 | 38.8 |
| 2007 | 62.8 | 156.8 | 94 | 40.1 |
| 2008 | 66.5 | 161 | 94.5 | 41.3 |
| 2009 | 70.2 | 165.2 | 95 | 42.5 |
| 2010 | 74 | 169.5 | 95.5 | 43.7 |
| 2011 | 78.5 | 174 | 95.5 | 45.1 |
| 2012 | 83 | 178.5 | 95.5 | 46.5 |
| 2013 | 87.5 | 183 | 95.5 | 47.8 |
| 2014 | 92 | 187.5 | 95.5 | 49.1 |
| 2015 | 96.5 | 192 | 95.5 | 50.3 |
| 2016 | 101 | 196.5 | 95.5 | 51.4 |
| 2017 | 105.2 | 200.5 | 95.3 | 52.5 |
| 2018 | 109.5 | 204.5 | 95 | 53.5 |
| 2019 | 113 | 208 | 95 | 54.3 |
| 2020 | 116.5 | 211.5 | 95 | 55.1 |
| 2021 | 119.5 | 214.5 | 95 | 55.7 |
| 2022 | 122.5 | 217.5 | 95 | 56.3 |
| 2023 | 125 | 220 | 95 | 56.8 |
| 2024 | 127.5 | 222.5 | 95 | 57.3 |
| 2025 | 130 | 225 | 95 | 57.8 |
๐ Key Insights
โน๏ธ About This Dataset
Fish and seafood production comparison between China and the rest of the world (1990-2025). China produces 60%+ of global aquaculture output.
Category: agriculture
Data Source: FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization)
Update Frequency: yearly
API Access: REST API endpoint
๐ How to Cite This Data
Citation Format:
China Data Portal (2026). Fish & Seafood Production: China vs World. Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/fish-seafood-production-china-vs-world/
Primary Source:
FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization)
Last Updated:
2026-04-29T03:28:15.597Z
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When using this data, please cite: China Data Portal (2026). Fish & Seafood Production: China vs World. Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/fish-seafood-production-china-vs-world/
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- โข Dataset: Fish & Seafood Production: China vs World
- โข Data Range: 1990 to 2025 (36 data points)
- โข Category: agriculture
- โข Source: FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization)
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โ Frequently Asked Questions
What is China's Fish & Seafood Production: China vs World in 2025?
China's Fish & Seafood Production: China vs World data for 2025 is available with 36 data points covering 1990 to 2025.
Where can I download Fish & Seafood Production: China vs World data?
You can download Fish & Seafood Production: China vs World data from China Data Portal via our free API at https://chinadata.live/api/v2/data/fish-seafood-production-china-vs-world. Data is available in JSON and CSV formats.
What is the data range for Fish & Seafood Production: China vs World?
The Fish & Seafood Production: China vs World dataset covers 1990 to 2025, with 36 data points. Data source: FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization).
Dataset Info
- Category
- agriculture
- Unit
- Million Tonnes
- Source
- FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization)
- Time Range
- 1990 - 2025
- Data Points
- 36