Total fisheries production in New Zealand
New Zealand: Total fisheries production was 423,325 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
423,325 metric tons
Change on year
down 3.0%
World rank
46th
of 215 countries
All-time high
741,852 metric tons
in 1998
All-time low
44,696 metric tons
in 1964
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Total fisheries production in New Zealand, 1960–2024
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
New Zealand recorded 423,325 metric tons for total fisheries production in 2024.
That represents a change of down 3.0% on the previous year and down 23.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total fisheries production in New Zealand peaked at 741,852 metric tons in 1998 and was at its lowest, 44,696 metric tons, in 1964.
New Zealand ranks 46th of 215 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total fisheries production in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 52,650 metric tons | — |
| 1961 | 51,215 metric tons | -2.7% |
| 1962 | 49,850 metric tons | -2.7% |
| 1963 | 50,169 metric tons | +0.6% |
| 1964 | 44,696 metric tons | -10.9% |
| 1965 | 49,007 metric tons | +9.6% |
| 1966 | 56,418 metric tons | +15.1% |
| 1967 | 60,971 metric tons | +8.1% |
| 1968 | 59,651 metric tons | -2.2% |
| 1969 | 50,543 metric tons | -15.3% |
| 1970 | 60,203 metric tons | +19.1% |
| 1971 | 66,800 metric tons | +11.0% |
| 1972 | 59,068 metric tons | -11.6% |
| 1973 | 66,884 metric tons | +13.2% |
| 1974 | 70,040 metric tons | +4.7% |
| 1975 | 65,076 metric tons | -7.1% |
| 1976 | 71,637 metric tons | +10.1% |
| 1977 | 79,229 metric tons | +10.6% |
| 1978 | 99,727 metric tons | +25.9% |
| 1979 | 120,169 metric tons | +20.5% |
| 1980 | 157,585 metric tons | +31.1% |
| 1981 | 170,302 metric tons | +8.1% |
| 1982 | 175,682 metric tons | +3.2% |
| 1983 | 205,347 metric tons | +16.9% |
| 1984 | 218,947 metric tons | +6.6% |
| 1985 | 214,819 metric tons | -1.9% |
| 1986 | 225,147 metric tons | +4.8% |
| 1987 | 260,344 metric tons | +15.6% |
| 1988 | 304,568 metric tons | +17.0% |
| 1989 | 343,132 metric tons | +12.7% |
| 1990 | 380,306 metric tons | +10.8% |
| 1991 | 435,024 metric tons | +14.4% |
| 1992 | 521,774 metric tons | +19.9% |
| 1993 | 485,556 metric tons | -6.9% |
| 1994 | 503,868 metric tons | +3.8% |
| 1995 | 627,142 metric tons | +24.5% |
| 1996 | 500,244 metric tons | -20.2% |
| 1997 | 725,776 metric tons | +45.1% |
| 1998 | 741,852 metric tons | +2.2% |
| 1999 | 691,847 metric tons | -6.7% |
| 2000 | 639,113 metric tons | -7.6% |
| 2001 | 645,879 metric tons | +1.1% |
| 2002 | 675,245 metric tons | +4.5% |
| 2003 | 635,603 metric tons | -5.9% |
| 2004 | 638,323 metric tons | +0.4% |
| 2005 | 650,774 metric tons | +2.0% |
| 2006 | 584,333 metric tons | -10.2% |
| 2007 | 606,855 metric tons | +3.9% |
| 2008 | 565,003 metric tons | -6.9% |
| 2009 | 544,991 metric tons | -3.5% |
| 2010 | 547,350 metric tons | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 547,887 metric tons | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 542,387 metric tons | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 541,531 metric tons | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 552,655 metric tons | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 525,550 metric tons | -4.9% |
| 2016 | 534,224 metric tons | +1.7% |
| 2017 | 547,894 metric tons | +2.6% |
| 2018 | 512,838 metric tons | -6.4% |
| 2019 | 527,450 metric tons | +2.8% |
| 2020 | 483,787 metric tons | -8.3% |
| 2021 | 460,632 metric tons | -4.8% |
| 2022 | 452,977 metric tons | -1.7% |
| 2023 | 436,364 metric tons | -3.7% |
| 2024 | 423,325 metric tons | -3.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 52,517 metric tons | 44,696 metric tons | 60,971 metric tons | 10 |
| 1970s | 75,883 metric tons | 59,068 metric tons | 120,169 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 227,587 metric tons | 157,585 metric tons | 343,132 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 561,339 metric tons | 380,306 metric tons | 741,852 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 618,612 metric tons | 544,991 metric tons | 675,245 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 537,977 metric tons | 512,838 metric tons | 552,655 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 451,417 metric tons | 423,325 metric tons | 483,787 metric tons | 5 |
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- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -0.2131 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 1.69 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.379 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.23 °C (2025)
- Graphic papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate -11.89 % change on previous year (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import quantity, per unit of GDP 0 t per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import quantity, per capita 0.0149 t per person (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import value, annual growth rate -20.65 % change on previous year (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import value, per unit of GDP 0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total fisheries production in New Zealand?
- Total fisheries production in New Zealand was 423,325 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 New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 741,852 metric tons in 1998.
- What is the lowest total fisheries production recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 44,696 metric tons in 1964.
- How does New Zealand rank for total fisheries production?
- New Zealand ranks 46th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total fisheries production rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand 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
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.