According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), at the end of 2004, the world fishing fleet consisted of about 4 million vessels, of which 2.7 million were undecked (open) boats.
Menurut Organisasi Pangan dan Pertanian PBB, pada akhir 2004, armada nelayan dunia terdiri dari sekitar 4 juta kapal, 2.7 juta diantaranya adalah perahu tak berdek (terbuka).