Total fisheries production in Philippines

Philippines: Total fisheries production was 3.85 million metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
3.85 million metric tons
Change on year
down 6.2%
World rank
11th
of 216 countries
All-time high
5.05 million metric tons
in 2010
All-time low
498,365 metric tons
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024

Total fisheries production in Philippines, 1960–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization., Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in metric tons.

Analysis

The most recent figure for total fisheries production in Philippines is 3.85 million metric tons, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 6.2% on the previous year and down 16.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total fisheries production in Philippines peaked at 5.05 million metric tons in 2010 and was at its lowest, 498,365 metric tons, in 1960.

That places Philippines 11th out of 216 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 699,600 metric tons 498,365 metric tons 985,764 metric tons 10
1970s 1.37 million metric tons 1.10 million metric tons 1.61 million metric tons 10
1980s 2.07 million metric tons 1.72 million metric tons 2.39 million metric tons 10
1990s 2.75 million metric tons 2.52 million metric tons 2.94 million metric tons 10
2000s 4.05 million metric tons 3.02 million metric tons 4.99 million metric tons 10
2010s 4.50 million metric tons 4.13 million metric tons 5.05 million metric tons 10
2020s 4.08 million metric tons 3.85 million metric tons 4.24 million metric tons 5

Countries ranked near Philippines

  1. 8 United States 4.68 million metric tons compare
  2. 9 Norway 4.00 million metric tons compare
  3. 10 Chile 3.95 million metric tons compare
  4. 12 Japan 3.65 million metric tons compare
  5. 13 South Korea 3.56 million metric tons compare
  6. 14 Myanmar 2.95 million metric tons compare

See the full ranking of 263 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is total fisheries production in Philippines?
Total fisheries production in Philippines was 3.85 million metric tons in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization., Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
What is the highest total fisheries production recorded in Philippines?
The highest recorded value was 5.05 million metric tons in 2010.
What is the lowest total fisheries production recorded in Philippines?
The lowest recorded value was 498,365 metric tons in 1960.
How does Philippines rank for total fisheries production?
Philippines ranks 11th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
Is total fisheries production rising or falling in Philippines?
Over the last ten years it is down 16.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Philippines data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization., Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as part of Total fisheries production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Total fisheries production (metric tons)
Unit
metric tons
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization., Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
263 places, 15,967 data points, 1960–2024
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Total fisheries production measures the volume of aquatic species caught by a country for all commercial, industrial, recreational and subsistence purposes. The harvest from mariculture, aquaculture and other kinds of fish farming is also included.