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FAO SOFIA Report: Global Capture Fisheries Production & Country Ranking

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  FAO SOFIA: Capture Fisheries Production The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recently released the 2024 edition of The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA) , highlighting a historic milestone in the sector. While global production reached a record 223.2 million tonnes , the most significant shift was that aquaculture surpassed capture fisheries as the primary source of aquatic animal production for the first time in history. Global capture fisheries production remained remarkably stable in 2022, totaling 92.3 million tonnes . This figure includes 81 million tonnes from marine capture and 11.3 million tonnes from inland waters. Despite the surge in aquaculture, capture fisheries remain a vital pillar of global food security, accounting for 49% of all aquatic animal production and providing the essential foundation for the "Blue Transformation" roadmap toward sustainable aquatic food systems. Global Capture Fisheries: Leading Producers As highlighted in ...
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IMF WEO 2026: Total Investment (% of GDP) Guide & Global Rankings

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  IMF World Economic Outlook: Understanding Total Investment (% of GDP) Global economic stability is often measured by how much nations reinvest in their own futures. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) World Economic Outlook (WEO), Total Investment as a percentage of GDP is a critical metric that represents the total value of gross fixed capital formation plus changes in inventories, scaled against the size of the economy. Total Investment (% of GDP) is a macroeconomic indicator reported by the IMF that measures the share of a country's total output used for investment rather than consumption. It includes spending on infrastructure, machinery, equipment, and inventory accumulation by both the public and private sectors. Historically, a higher investment-to-GDP ratio—often seen in emerging markets like China and India—indicates aggressive industrialization and potential for long-term growth, while lower ratios in advanced economies may reflect a shift toward servic...
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