The table provides a comparison between large-scale and small-scale marine fishing industries worldwide.
Overall, although large-scale fishing generates higher output, especially for industrial processing, it relies more heavily on capital and fuel and supports far fewer jobs than small-scale fishing. The large-scale marine fishing employs around 500,000 workers, a relatively small number compared to the small-scale sector. However, it delivers higher production efficiency, with 29 million tonnes used for food and an additional 22 million tonnes for industrial processing. The capital investment required per job is extremely high, ranging from 30,000 to 300,000 dollars. Furthermore, its annual fuel consumption is substantial, ranging between 14-19 million tonnes.
By contrast, small scale fishing supports approximately over 12 million jobs globally, about 24 times more than the large-scale sector. Nevertheless, its total food catch is slightly lower, at 24 million tonnes, and it contributes almost nothing to industrial processing. The capital cost per job is significantly minimal, ranging from 250 to 2500 dollars. Small-scale’s oil consumption is also much lower, estimated between 1.5 and 1.8 million tonnes annually.