Total production of fish in Gabon decreased by 59.3% in 2021 compared to the previous year, mainly due to a decline in artisanal fishing activity, which decreased by 85.3%. This decrease was attributed to restrictions on fishing zones by national park and hydrocarbons administrations. Additionally, the fishing fleet also experienced a decline, with fewer motorized canoes and boats, largely due to the increase in fuel costs and reduction in fuel subsidies for fishermen. Despite this, fishing is an important sector in Gabon, contributing 1.5% to the country's GDP.