Fact and figures A fishmonger in Cape Verde carries catch on her head FAO/17091 /M. Marzot Fish - both wild and farmed - contribute almost 30 percent of the animal protein consumed in Asia and the Pacific and more than 12 percent in Africa More than 120 million people throughout the world are estimated to depend on fish for all or part of their incomes The number of people fishing and engaging in acquaculture worldwide has more then doubled since 1970 The majority of fishs - 95 percent - are from developing countries            Further information  How aquaculture helps food security in southern Africa The Chorkor oven Facts and figures                 Subcategories  acquaculture gender roles in fisheries   Fisheries Department Homepage