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.
49 words • Optimized for Featured Snippets • Custom optimized
Fish & Seafood Production: China vs World
Data table
Latest data preview
Showing the latest 5 observations from 1990 to 2025. Use CSV or API for the complete machine-readable series.
| Period | China | World total | World minus china | China share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 130.0 | 225.0 | 95.0 | 57.8 |
| 2024 | 127.5 | 222.5 | 95.0 | 57.3 |
| 2023 | 125.0 | 220.0 | 95.0 | 56.8 |
| 2022 | 122.5 | 217.5 | 95.0 | 56.3 |
| 2021 | 119.5 | 214.5 | 95.0 | 55.7 |
Show full historical table
| Period | 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 | 112.0 | 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 | 122.0 | 87.5 | 28.3 |
| 2000 | 37.2 | 126.0 | 88.8 | 29.5 |
| 2001 | 40.2 | 130.2 | 90.0 | 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 | 92.0 | 35.8 |
| 2005 | 55.0 | 147.8 | 92.8 | 37.2 |
| 2006 | 59.2 | 152.5 | 93.3 | 38.8 |
| 2007 | 62.8 | 156.8 | 94.0 | 40.1 |
| 2008 | 66.5 | 161.0 | 94.5 | 41.3 |
| 2009 | 70.2 | 165.2 | 95.0 | 42.5 |
| 2010 | 74.0 | 169.5 | 95.5 | 43.7 |
| 2011 | 78.5 | 174.0 | 95.5 | 45.1 |
| 2012 | 83.0 | 178.5 | 95.5 | 46.5 |
| 2013 | 87.5 | 183.0 | 95.5 | 47.8 |
| 2014 | 92.0 | 187.5 | 95.5 | 49.1 |
| 2015 | 96.5 | 192.0 | 95.5 | 50.3 |
| 2016 | 101.0 | 196.5 | 95.5 | 51.4 |
| 2017 | 105.2 | 200.5 | 95.3 | 52.5 |
| 2018 | 109.5 | 204.5 | 95.0 | 53.5 |
| 2019 | 113.0 | 208.0 | 95.0 | 54.3 |
| 2020 | 116.5 | 211.5 | 95.0 | 55.1 |
| 2021 | 119.5 | 214.5 | 95.0 | 55.7 |
| 2022 | 122.5 | 217.5 | 95.0 | 56.3 |
| 2023 | 125.0 | 220.0 | 95.0 | 56.8 |
| 2024 | 127.5 | 222.5 | 95.0 | 57.3 |
| 2025 | 130.0 | 225.0 | 95.0 | 57.8 |
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.
The latest row (2025) reports China: 130 Million Tonnes and world total: 225 Million Tonnes. The dataset spans 36 data points from 1990 to 2025, updated yearly.
API
curl https://chinadata.live/api/v2/data/fish-seafood-production-china-vs-world 📚 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)
Data as of:
2025
API Access:
GET https://chinadata.live/api/v2/data/fish-seafood-production-china-vs-world Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Fish & Seafood Production: China vs World dataset report for 2025?
The latest row (2025) reports China: 130 Million Tonnes and world total: 225 Million Tonnes. This dataset includes 36 data points covering 1990 to 2025.
Where does Fish & Seafood Production: China vs World data come from?
Fish & Seafood Production: China vs World data is sourced from FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) and structured by China Data Portal for charting, CSV download, and API access.
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).