Aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate in Australia

Australia: Aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate was -7.85 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-7.85 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 4.0%
World rank
158th
of 200 countries
All-time high
39.58 % change on previous year
in 1971
All-time low
-14.99 % change on previous year
in 1979
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate in Australia, 1961–2024

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate in Australia is -7.85 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 4.0% on the previous year and up 7.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate in Australia peaked at 39.58 % change on previous year in 1971 and was at its lowest, -14.99 % change on previous year, in 1979.

Australia ranks 158th of 200 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate in Australia, year by year

Annual values for Aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate in Australia, 1961 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1961 14.04 % change on previous year
1962 -10.77 % change on previous year -176.7%
1963 1.72 % change on previous year -116.0%
1964 -1.69 % change on previous year -198.3%
1965 13.79 % change on previous year -913.8%
1966 3.03 % change on previous year -78.0%
1967 7.35 % change on previous year +142.6%
1968 2.74 % change on previous year -62.7%
1969 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1970 -6.39 % change on previous year
1971 39.58 % change on previous year -719.7%
1972 6.12 % change on previous year -84.5%
1973 -11.54 % change on previous year -288.5%
1974 13.96 % change on previous year -221.0%
1975 -12.21 % change on previous year -187.5%
1976 13.42 % change on previous year -209.9%
1977 6.58 % change on previous year -51.0%
1978 -8 % change on previous year -221.5%
1979 -14.99 % change on previous year +87.3%
1980 3.36 % change on previous year -122.4%
1981 2.12 % change on previous year -36.7%
1982 -3.75 % change on previous year -276.4%
1983 2.43 % change on previous year -164.9%
1984 -2.99 % change on previous year -223.1%
1985 8.53 % change on previous year -384.9%
1986 -4.73 % change on previous year -155.5%
1987 6.35 % change on previous year -234.3%
1988 35.4 % change on previous year +457.3%
1989 4.63 % change on previous year -86.9%
1990 -9.38 % change on previous year -302.8%
1991 15.53 % change on previous year -265.5%
1992 14.62 % change on previous year -5.8%
1993 11.8 % change on previous year -19.3%
1994 4.19 % change on previous year -64.4%
1995 17.07 % change on previous year +307.1%
1996 13.07 % change on previous year -23.4%
1997 4.82 % change on previous year -63.2%
1998 -7.43 % change on previous year -254.3%
1999 20.48 % change on previous year -375.5%
2000 8.38 % change on previous year -59.1%
2001 11.84 % change on previous year +41.3%
2002 8.43 % change on previous year -28.8%
2003 2.62 % change on previous year -68.9%
2004 12.91 % change on previous year +392.8%
2005 -0.5124 % change on previous year -104.0%
2006 15.16 % change on previous year -3057.8%
2007 12.17 % change on previous year -19.7%
2008 4.95 % change on previous year -59.3%
2009 17.87 % change on previous year +261.1%
2010 5.59 % change on previous year -68.7%
2011 1.3 % change on previous year -76.8%
2012 6.74 % change on previous year +418.9%
2013 -2.16 % change on previous year -132.1%
2014 -8.52 % change on previous year +293.8%
2015 13.51 % change on previous year -258.6%
2016 10.24 % change on previous year -24.2%
2017 2.36 % change on previous year -76.9%
2018 4.11 % change on previous year +73.8%
2019 -5.71 % change on previous year -239.1%
2020 15.48 % change on previous year -370.9%
2021 31.2 % change on previous year +101.6%
2022 -0.4336 % change on previous year -101.4%
2023 -8.18 % change on previous year +1786.7%
2024 -7.85 % change on previous year -4.0%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate in Australia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2006 +3057.8% -0.5124 % change on previous year 15.16 % change on previous year
2023 -1786.7% -0.4336 % change on previous year -8.18 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 3.36 % change on previous year -10.77 % change on previous year 14.04 % change on previous year 9
1970s 2.65 % change on previous year -14.99 % change on previous year 39.58 % change on previous year 10
1980s 5.14 % change on previous year -4.73 % change on previous year 35.4 % change on previous year 10
1990s 8.48 % change on previous year -9.38 % change on previous year 20.48 % change on previous year 10
2000s 9.38 % change on previous year -0.5124 % change on previous year 17.87 % change on previous year 10
2010s 2.75 % change on previous year -8.52 % change on previous year 13.51 % change on previous year 10
2020s 6.04 % change on previous year -8.18 % change on previous year 31.2 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Australia

  1. 155 United States -7 % change on previous year compare
  2. 156 El Salvador -7.41 % change on previous year compare
  3. 157 Sri Lanka -7.83 % change on previous year compare
  4. 159 Mozambique -7.91 % change on previous year compare
  5. 160 Japan -9.07 % change on previous year compare
  6. 161 Puerto Rico -9.09 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate in Australia?
Aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate in Australia was -7.85 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate recorded in Australia?
The highest recorded value was 39.58 % change on previous year in 1971.
What is the lowest aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate recorded in Australia?
The lowest recorded value was -14.99 % change on previous year in 1979.
How does Australia rank for aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate?
Australia ranks 158th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
Is aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate rising or falling in Australia?
Over the last ten years it is up 7.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Australia data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Aquaculture production (metric tons). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
248 places, 11,216 data points, 1961–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Aquaculture production (metric tons). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.