FAO State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA) Report 2026

On 16th June 2026, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), in its State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA) 2026 report, highlighted India's growing role in global fisheries and aquaculture while warning of the continued decline in the sustainability of marine fish stocks.

Key Highlights

  • India produced 9% of the world's aquatic animals in 2024, making it the second-largest producer globally after China.
  • India became the largest producer of inland capture fisheries, recording 2.2 million tonnes from rivers, lakes and freshwater systems.
  • India ranked second in global aquaculture, contributing 12% of the world's farmed aquatic animal production.
  • Along with China, Indonesia, Viet Nam ....
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