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

Ghana: Aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate was 4.91 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
4.91 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 81.1%
World rank
73rd
of 200 countries
All-time high
350 % change on previous year
in 1998
All-time low
-84.37 % change on previous year
in 2003
Years of data
58
1967–2024

Aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate in Ghana, 1967–2024

-1000100200300400196719952024

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

Analysis

In 2024, aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate in Ghana stood at 4.91 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of down 81.1% on the previous year and down 73.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate in Ghana peaked at 350 % change on previous year in 1998 and was at its lowest, -84.37 % change on previous year, in 2003.

That places Ghana 73rd out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

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

Annual values for Aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate in Ghana, 1967 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1967 150 % change on previous year
1968 100 % change on previous year -33.3%
1969 130 % change on previous year +30.0%
1970 104.35 % change on previous year -19.7%
1971 29.79 % change on previous year -71.5%
1972 16.39 % change on previous year -45.0%
1973 18.31 % change on previous year +11.7%
1974 7.74 % change on previous year -57.7%
1975 9.94 % change on previous year +28.5%
1976 10.05 % change on previous year +1.1%
1977 8.68 % change on previous year -13.7%
1978 7.56 % change on previous year -12.8%
1979 6.64 % change on previous year -12.2%
1980 5.86 % change on previous year -11.7%
1981 5.88 % change on previous year +0.4%
1982 7.52 % change on previous year +27.8%
1983 7.29 % change on previous year -2.9%
1984 27.48 % change on previous year +276.7%
1985 -20.67 % change on previous year -175.2%
1986 0.5602 % change on previous year -102.7%
1987 7.52 % change on previous year +1242.5%
1988 10.62 % change on previous year +41.2%
1989 -22.72 % change on previous year -313.9%
1990 9.09 % change on previous year -140.0%
1991 13.89 % change on previous year +52.8%
1992 4.88 % change on previous year -64.9%
1993 8.14 % change on previous year +66.9%
1994 7.53 % change on previous year -7.5%
1995 10 % change on previous year +32.9%
1996 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1997 -27.27 % change on previous year
1998 350 % change on previous year -1383.3%
1999 61.11 % change on previous year -82.5%
2000 72.41 % change on previous year +18.5%
2001 20 % change on previous year -72.4%
2002 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2003 -84.37 % change on previous year
2004 1.28 % change on previous year -101.5%
2005 21.47 % change on previous year +1578.5%
2006 96.71 % change on previous year +350.4%
2007 68.28 % change on previous year -29.4%
2008 46.44 % change on previous year -32.0%
2009 27.89 % change on previous year -40.0%
2010 42.58 % change on previous year +52.7%
2011 87.18 % change on previous year +104.7%
2012 43.78 % change on previous year -49.8%
2013 18.44 % change on previous year -57.9%
2014 18.55 % change on previous year +0.6%
2015 15.73 % change on previous year -15.2%
2016 17.64 % change on previous year +12.1%
2017 9.4 % change on previous year -46.7%
2018 33.47 % change on previous year +255.9%
2019 -31.67 % change on previous year -194.6%
2020 22.25 % change on previous year -170.3%
2021 39.63 % change on previous year +78.1%
2022 3.08 % change on previous year -92.2%
2023 26.02 % change on previous year +744.2%
2024 4.91 % change on previous year -81.1%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate in Ghana 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
2005 +1578.5% 1.28 % change on previous year 21.47 % change on previous year
1998 +1383.3% -27.27 % change on previous year 350 % change on previous year
1987 +1242.5% 0.5602 % change on previous year 7.52 % change on previous year
2023 +744.2% 3.08 % change on previous year 26.02 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 126.67 % change on previous year 100 % change on previous year 150 % change on previous year 3
1970s 21.95 % change on previous year 6.64 % change on previous year 104.35 % change on previous year 10
1980s 2.94 % change on previous year -22.72 % change on previous year 27.48 % change on previous year 10
1990s 43.74 % change on previous year -27.27 % change on previous year 350 % change on previous year 10
2000s 27.01 % change on previous year -84.37 % change on previous year 96.71 % change on previous year 10
2010s 25.51 % change on previous year -31.67 % change on previous year 87.18 % change on previous year 10
2020s 19.18 % change on previous year 3.08 % change on previous year 39.63 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Ghana

  1. 70 Central African Republic 5.13 % change on previous year compare
  2. 71 Democratic Republic of Congo 5.08 % change on previous year compare
  3. 72 Turkmenistan 5 % change on previous year compare
  4. 74 Burundi 4.88 % change on previous year compare
  5. 75 Lesotho 4.73 % change on previous year compare
  6. 76 China 4.69 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate in Ghana?
Aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate in Ghana was 4.91 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate recorded in Ghana?
The highest recorded value was 350 % change on previous year in 1998.
What is the lowest aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate recorded in Ghana?
The lowest recorded value was -84.37 % change on previous year in 2003.
How does Ghana rank for aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate?
Ghana ranks 73rd out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
Is aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate rising or falling in Ghana?
Over the last ten years it is down 73.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ghana 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.