DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sjavs.2026.v13i04.001

Pages: 59-67

This study analyses the influence of fish farmers’ socio-economic profiles on farm productivity in the San Pedro region (Ivory Coast). A survey was conducted among 30 fish farmers who are members of a cooperative, using a structured questionnaire and field visits. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics and an ANOVA at the 5% significance level. The results show a strong predominance of men (93.3%), with the majority aged between 40 and 60 (80%) and having a low level of education. The majority of fish farmers are farmers (66.7%) with 5 to 20 years’ experience. Access to finance (3.3%) and participation in training (20%) remain low. Extensive systems predominate (67.8%), whilst intensive systems, although underdeveloped, perform best. Production varies significantly according to the production system, main activity and level of education (p < 0.05). Economically better-off and better-educated farmers achieve higher yields in intensive systems. Conversely, extensive systems are associated with low levels of productivity. The study highlights the importance of socio-economic profile in the performance of fish farms. It recommends improving access to finance, training and technical innovations in order to sustainably improve productivity, particularly for small.