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
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.
Total fisheries production in Philippines, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 498,365 metric tons | — |
| 1961 | 499,123 metric tons | +0.2% |
| 1962 | 529,681 metric tons | +6.1% |
| 1963 | 591,478 metric tons | +11.7% |
| 1964 | 646,376 metric tons | +9.3% |
| 1965 | 715,572 metric tons | +10.7% |
| 1966 | 760,840 metric tons | +6.3% |
| 1967 | 804,352 metric tons | +5.7% |
| 1968 | 985,764 metric tons | +22.6% |
| 1969 | 964,447 metric tons | -2.2% |
| 1970 | 1.10 million metric tons | +14.4% |
| 1971 | 1.12 million metric tons | +1.9% |
| 1972 | 1.23 million metric tons | +9.3% |
| 1973 | 1.31 million metric tons | +7.0% |
| 1974 | 1.40 million metric tons | +6.5% |
| 1975 | 1.47 million metric tons | +5.0% |
| 1976 | 1.38 million metric tons | -6.3% |
| 1977 | 1.51 million metric tons | +9.2% |
| 1978 | 1.59 million metric tons | +5.6% |
| 1979 | 1.61 million metric tons | +1.1% |
| 1980 | 1.72 million metric tons | +6.7% |
| 1981 | 1.78 million metric tons | +3.6% |
| 1982 | 1.90 million metric tons | +7.1% |
| 1983 | 2.14 million metric tons | +12.2% |
| 1984 | 2.08 million metric tons | -2.6% |
| 1985 | 2.06 million metric tons | -0.8% |
| 1986 | 2.10 million metric tons | +1.6% |
| 1987 | 2.23 million metric tons | +6.2% |
| 1988 | 2.28 million metric tons | +2.3% |
| 1989 | 2.39 million metric tons | +5.0% |
| 1990 | 2.52 million metric tons | +5.4% |
| 1991 | 2.62 million metric tons | +3.8% |
| 1992 | 2.66 million metric tons | +1.6% |
| 1993 | 2.66 million metric tons | -0.1% |
| 1994 | 2.74 million metric tons | +3.2% |
| 1995 | 2.83 million metric tons | +3.2% |
| 1996 | 2.83 million metric tons | -0.1% |
| 1997 | 2.82 million metric tons | -0.2% |
| 1998 | 2.87 million metric tons | +1.7% |
| 1999 | 2.94 million metric tons | +2.7% |
| 2000 | 3.02 million metric tons | +2.6% |
| 2001 | 3.18 million metric tons | +5.3% |
| 2002 | 3.38 million metric tons | +6.3% |
| 2003 | 3.63 million metric tons | +7.4% |
| 2004 | 3.95 million metric tons | +8.8% |
| 2005 | 4.19 million metric tons | +6.0% |
| 2006 | 4.43 million metric tons | +5.8% |
| 2007 | 4.74 million metric tons | +6.8% |
| 2008 | 4.96 million metric tons | +4.7% |
| 2009 | 4.99 million metric tons | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 5.05 million metric tons | +1.1% |
| 2011 | 4.83 million metric tons | -4.4% |
| 2012 | 4.75 million metric tons | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 4.58 million metric tons | -3.6% |
| 2014 | 4.60 million metric tons | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 4.51 million metric tons | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 4.24 million metric tons | -6.1% |
| 2017 | 4.13 million metric tons | -2.5% |
| 2018 | 4.13 million metric tons | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 4.19 million metric tons | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 4.24 million metric tons | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 4.09 million metric tons | -3.6% |
| 2022 | 4.12 million metric tons | +0.8% |
| 2023 | 4.10 million metric tons | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 3.85 million metric tons | -6.2% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 3.85 million metric tons is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 39,945 metric tons, 96.3× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 3.85 million metric tons is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 96,821 metric tons, 39.7× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More environment data for Philippines
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 6.85 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 7.07 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.177 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 0.905 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate -42.7 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 4.74 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -2.01 % change on previous year (2024)
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
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.