Women in small-scale fisheries

It is estimated that 98 percent of all fishers and fish farmers live in developing countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Together, they produce more than half of the world’s annual marine fish, and supply most of the fish consumed in the developing world (Berkes et al., 2001). Out of this, women make up an estimated 47 percent of workers, accounting for around 56 million jobs along the fisheries supply chain, primarily in post-harvest activities like processing and trading (World Bank, 2012).

Sustainable Development Goals:

Zero Hunger

Gender Equality

Life Below Water