The global number of employees in fishing and aquaculture shows varying trends across countries. As of 2023, Spain leads with 22.0 thousand people involved, despite a slight decrease of 2.45%. Notably, Greece and New Zealand experienced significant growth at 3.6% and 3.58%, respectively. Meanwhile, Belgium saw the steepest decline of 7.79%. Stability is evident in Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden, with no change in their respective sectors. Over the past five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) highlights relatively stable employment figures, with minor fluctuations in most countries. Future trends to watch include:
- Increasing technological advancements that may boost efficiency, potentially impacting employment.
- Environmental policies influencing sustainable practices, possibly affecting workforce needs.
- Potential growth in emerging markets as they develop their fishing and aquaculture sectors.
- Climate change effects on marine life, requiring adaptive strategies in employment structures.
Top countries in Number of Employees in Fishing and Aquaculture by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 22 | 2023 | -2.65% | -2.45% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 19.8 | 2023 | +0.51% | +0.31% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Korea | 17.7 | 2023 | -4.32% | -5.19% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 14.6 | 2023 | +2.64% | +3.6% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Norway | 11.3 | 2023 | +2.73% | +2.47% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 8.86 | 2023 | +1.71% | +2.96% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 6.2 | 2023 | +3.33% | +1.34% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Iceland | 3.4 | 2023 | -2.86% | -1.68% | View data |
| 9 | 9 New Zealand | 3.1 | 2023 | +3.33% | +3.58% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Germany | 3 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
