FISH FARMING PROJECTS AROUND THE WORLD: A PRESENTATION OF SELECTED STATISTICS FROM THE FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANISATION (FAO), 2022 REPORT

Abstract

This paper aims to shed light on one of the most significant food-related projects: fish farming. Its importance is evident both at the individual level, by providing high nutritional value, and at the national level, through its contribution to economic and social development (food security, self-sufficiency, etc.). It also offers profitability for institutions operating within a market that is flourishing daily. The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has emphasised the importance of investing in this sector. Accordingly, this paper presents key statistics from the FAO's 2022 report. The findings indicate that fish farming production reached an estimated 120 million tonnes in 2020, a remarkable increase considering that the activity was once marginal and only began to develop from 1985 onwards. China leads in global production, accounting for more than 50%. Regionally, Asia ranks first in terms of global output, followed by Africa and Europe. Egypt is Africa's largest fish farming producer, contributing approximately 3% of global production. It is hoped that Algeria will increase its investment in this sector to achieve food security, particularly given its vast potential and capacity to take a leading position.