Sub-Saharan Africa vs Tanzania: Aquaculture production (metric tons)
Aquaculture production (metric tons) over time
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Tanzania
How they compare
Sub-Saharan Africa currently reports 904,662 metric tons against 138,607 metric tons in Tanzania, a difference of 766,055 metric tons.
That makes Sub-Saharan Africa's figure about 6.5 times Tanzania's.
Across all 65 years both countries report, Sub-Saharan Africa has been ahead every year.
Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 31st and Tanzania ranks 34th of 47 groups.
Sub-Saharan Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sub-Saharan Africa | Tanzania | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,190 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 3,190 metric tons | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 1970s | 5,343 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 5,343 metric tons | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 1980s | 12,301 metric tons | 153.6 metric tons | 12,147 metric tons | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 1990s | 35,942 metric tons | 1,298 metric tons | 34,644 metric tons | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 2000s | 136,190 metric tons | 3,142 metric tons | 133,048 metric tons | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 2010s | 553,100 metric tons | 12,275 metric tons | 540,826 metric tons | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 2020s | 799,698 metric tons | 84,078 metric tons | 715,620 metric tons | Sub-Saharan Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher aquaculture production, Sub-Saharan Africa or Tanzania?
- Sub-Saharan Africa, at 904,662 metric tons against 138,607 metric tons in Tanzania as of 2024.
- What is the difference in aquaculture production between Sub-Saharan Africa and Tanzania?
- 766,055 metric tons, with Sub-Saharan Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sub-Saharan Africa and Tanzania?
- 65 years are reported by both, from 1960 to 2024.
- How do Sub-Saharan Africa and Tanzania rank globally for aquaculture production?
- Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 31st and Tanzania ranks 34th of 47 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization., Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as Aquaculture production (metric tons). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Aquaculture is understood to mean the farming of aquatic organisms including fish, molluscs, crustaceans and aquatic plants. Aquaculture production specifically refers to output from aquaculture activities, which are designated for final harvest for consumption.