In 2023, Vietnam led the global fishery processing sector with 53.03 thousand persons employed. South Korea, with notable growth, increased employment by 5.89%. Conversely, Russia saw a decrease in workforce by 3.99%, while the United States and Canada experienced modest declines of 1.34% and 1.79%, respectively. European countries like France displayed growth at 4.55%, while Germany and Italy faced slight reductions. Costa Rica had a significant decrease in employment by 7.43%.
Future trends to watch include Vietnam's expansion as other Asian economies increase investment in fishery infrastructure. Innovations in processing methods and technology could influence employment dynamics in traditional markets and emerging countries. Monitoring environmental regulations and sustainability practices will also impact labor distribution globally.
Top countries in People Employed in Fishery Processing Sector (Marine and Inland) Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Vietnam | 53.03 | 2023 | +0.38% | +0.64% | View data |
| 2 | 2 South Korea | 10.25 | 2023 | +6.09% | +5.89% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Russia | 6.98 | 2023 | -3.76% | -3.99% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United States | 6.54 | 2023 | -0.77% | -1.34% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Canada | 3.99 | 2023 | 0% | -1.79% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 3.82 | 2023 | +1.02% | -2.06% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 3.73 | 2023 | +0.65% | +4.55% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 3.48 | 2023 | +0.76% | +1.47% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Argentina | 2.28 | 2023 | +1.53% | +3.04% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Germany | 1.46 | 2023 | -0.69% | -1.26% | View data |
