Abstract
The Fishing sector is essential to worldwide food security and employment. In 2018, global fish production was estimated to be about 179 million tonnes, worth USD 401 billion. The FAO estimates that fisheries and aquaculture support the livelihoods of 10–12 percent of the world’s population, making 660 to 820 million people dependent on the sector. An estimated 59.51 million people were engaged (on a full-time, part-time or occasional basis) in the primary sector of fisheries and aquaculture. In total, around 38.98 million in fisheries, of which 12 percent were women. The highest numbers of workers are in Asia (85 percent).