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State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture Report 2026
June 25 , 2026
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- The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) released the State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA) 2026 report under the theme “Blue Transformation: Turning Vision into Impact”.
- The FAO Blue Transformation Vision (2021) aims to improve aquatic food systems through sustainable aquaculture expansion, efficient fisheries management, and inclusive value chains.
- Global aquatic production reached a record 235 million tonnes (2024), with aquaculture contributing 53% of total aquatic animal production.
- The share of sustainably managed fish stocks declined from 64.5% (2021) to 62.4% (2023), indicating pressure on marine resources.
- India accounted for 9% of global aquatic production (2024), ranking 2nd globally after China, and is the largest inland capture fisheries producer.
- India is also the 2nd-largest aquaculture producer, contributing about 12% of global aquaculture output, supported by schemes like Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) and Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF).
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