India, June 19 -- India produced 9 per cent of the world's aquatic animals in 2024, making it the second-largest producer globally after China.

The country led the world in inland water catches, with 2.2 million tonnes from rivers, lakes and freshwater systems.

India also ranked second in aquaculture, contributing 12 per cent of global farmed aquatic animal output.

FAO warned that the share of marine fish stocks within biologically sustainable levels fell to 62.4 per cent in 2023.

India produced 9 per cent of the world's aquatic animals in 2024, making it the second-largest producer globally after China, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization's State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2026 report. The country also led the ...