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News: India ranked as the world’s second-largest aquatic animal producer in the FAO’s State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2026 report.
About State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2026 Report
- It is a biennial report that provides evidence-based information on fisheries and aquaculture trends, challenges, opportunities and solutions.
- Released by: The report is released by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- Key Highlights:
- Global
- Record Global Production: Global fisheries and aquaculture production reached 235 million tonnes in 2024.
- Major Producing Bloc: India, China, Indonesia, Viet Nam and Bangladesh together produced 82 per cent of all farmed aquatic animals.
- Food Availability: Per capita aquatic animal food availability increased from 21.1 kg in 2023 to a preliminary estimate of 21.3 kg in 2024.
- Regional Consumption Pattern: Asia recorded the highest availability at 26.3 kg per person.
- Declining Wild Stocks: The share of marine fish stocks within biologically sustainable levels fell to 62.4% in 2023, down from 64.5% in 2021.
- India
- India’s Global Position: India produced 9 per cent of the world’s aquatic animals in 2024 and ranked second globally after China.
- Inland Water Catch: India ranked first in inland water catches, producing 2.2 million tonnes from rivers, lakes and freshwater systems
- Aquaculture Contribution: India ranked second in farmed aquatic animal production and contributed 12 per cent of global output.
- Global
- Policy Relevance:
- Blue Transformation Agenda: The report showcases FAO’s efforts to translate the Blue Transformation vision into action.
- Global Commitments: It highlights the role of sustainable aquatic food systems in supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
