The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2026

22 June 2026 | .pdf | 39.1 MB

Aquatic plants, Echinoderms (sea cucumbers, urchins), Food Security, Safety and Certification, Freshwater finfish, Freshwater prawns, Genetics and Biodiversity, Governance and Policy, Livelihoods, gender and social issues, Marine finfish, Markets and trade, Molluscs (shellfish and other), Shrimp

FAO's State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2026 (SOFIA 2026) delivers the latest data and insights on the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the seafood sector. This edition focuses on how the FAO is turning its "Blue Transformation" vision into real-world impact. Through global field projects, the report shows how aquatic foods can fight hunger, reduce poverty, and boost economies using smarter policies and new innovations.

The report has three main sections:

  • Part 1: The Global Snapshot This section offers a fresh look at global production, jobs, trade, and how aquatic products are used. Thanks to major upgrades in data tracking and analytical tools, these numbers are more accurate than ever.
  • Part 2: Driving Change Here, the report explores the actual steps being taken to transform the industry. It focuses on three key areas: growing the fish farming sector responsibly, managing wild fisheries effectively, and improving the supply chain from catch to consumer.
  • Part 3: The Big Picture & Future Outlook This part looks at how local organizations turn international goals into real, regional action. It highlights how climate research helps managers adapt to a changing environment and wraps up with data-driven projections tracking industry trends through 2034.

This report is built for an expanding audience. Whether you are a lawmaker, researcher, business owner, activist, or just a conscious consumer, it provides the essential tools to understand where our aquatic food systems are heading.

You can explore the data that SOFIA 2026 is based on in our Aquaculture Statistics Dashboard.

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