Aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate in Least developed countries

Least developed countries: Aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate was 3.6 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
3.6 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 22.2%
Rank
20th
of 47 groups
All-time high
25.24 % change on previous year
in 1997
All-time low
-0.0925 % change on previous year
in 1966
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate in Least developed countries, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

Least developed countries recorded 3.6 % change on previous year for aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 22.2% on the previous year and down 35.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate in Least developed countries peaked at 25.24 % change on previous year in 1997 and was at its lowest, -0.0925 % change on previous year, in 1966.

That places Least developed countries 20th out of 47 groups 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 Least developed countries, year by year

Annual values for Aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate in Least developed countries, 1961 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1961 2.76 % change on previous year
1962 2.77 % change on previous year +0.4%
1963 2.83 % change on previous year +2.1%
1964 2.84 % change on previous year +0.3%
1965 5.94 % change on previous year +109.5%
1966 -0.0925 % change on previous year -101.6%
1967 2.97 % change on previous year -3310.4%
1968 0.1066 % change on previous year -96.4%
1969 6.1 % change on previous year +5623.6%
1970 3.25 % change on previous year -46.7%
1971 5.47 % change on previous year +68.2%
1972 1.16 % change on previous year -78.9%
1973 3.37 % change on previous year +191.3%
1974 0.9641 % change on previous year -71.4%
1975 3.78 % change on previous year +291.7%
1976 5.73 % change on previous year +51.6%
1977 0.991 % change on previous year -82.7%
1978 7.61 % change on previous year +668.4%
1979 6.11 % change on previous year -19.7%
1980 4.97 % change on previous year -18.7%
1981 7.02 % change on previous year +41.2%
1982 5.94 % change on previous year -15.3%
1983 6.33 % change on previous year +6.5%
1984 9.59 % change on previous year +51.6%
1985 9.51 % change on previous year -0.8%
1986 17.73 % change on previous year +86.4%
1987 13.78 % change on previous year -22.3%
1988 6.92 % change on previous year -49.7%
1989 7.24 % change on previous year +4.6%
1990 8.76 % change on previous year +21.0%
1991 11.02 % change on previous year +25.8%
1992 13.31 % change on previous year +20.8%
1993 11.39 % change on previous year -14.4%
1994 12.89 % change on previous year +13.1%
1995 17.76 % change on previous year +37.8%
1996 16.19 % change on previous year -8.8%
1997 25.24 % change on previous year +55.9%
1998 13.54 % change on previous year -46.4%
1999 6.25 % change on previous year -53.8%
2000 11.45 % change on previous year +83.3%
2001 10.66 % change on previous year -6.9%
2002 16.66 % change on previous year +56.3%
2003 13.52 % change on previous year -18.9%
2004 17.28 % change on previous year +27.9%
2005 4.43 % change on previous year -74.3%
2006 8.5 % change on previous year +91.6%
2007 5.62 % change on previous year -33.9%
2008 7.87 % change on previous year +40.2%
2009 11.05 % change on previous year +40.4%
2010 17.48 % change on previous year +58.1%
2011 8.07 % change on previous year -53.8%
2012 11.55 % change on previous year +43.2%
2013 7.02 % change on previous year -39.3%
2014 5.56 % change on previous year -20.8%
2015 5.77 % change on previous year +3.8%
2016 5.73 % change on previous year -0.7%
2017 5.66 % change on previous year -1.1%
2018 5.14 % change on previous year -9.3%
2019 2.68 % change on previous year -47.8%
2020 6.83 % change on previous year +154.4%
2021 2.84 % change on previous year -58.3%
2022 2.34 % change on previous year -17.8%
2023 4.63 % change on previous year +97.9%
2024 3.6 % change on previous year -22.2%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate in Least developed countries 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
1969 +5623.6% 0.1066 % change on previous year 6.1 % change on previous year
1967 +3310.4% -0.0925 % change on previous year 2.97 % change on previous year
1978 +668.4% 0.991 % change on previous year 7.61 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 2.91 % change on previous year -0.0925 % change on previous year 6.1 % change on previous year 9
1970s 3.84 % change on previous year 0.9641 % change on previous year 7.61 % change on previous year 10
1980s 8.9 % change on previous year 4.97 % change on previous year 17.73 % change on previous year 10
1990s 13.63 % change on previous year 6.25 % change on previous year 25.24 % change on previous year 10
2000s 10.7 % change on previous year 4.43 % change on previous year 17.28 % change on previous year 10
2010s 7.47 % change on previous year 2.68 % change on previous year 17.48 % change on previous year 10
2020s 4.05 % change on previous year 2.34 % change on previous year 6.83 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Least developed countries

  1. 17 United Kingdom 21.49 % change on previous year compare
  2. 18 Bosnia and Herzegovina 21.32 % change on previous year compare
  3. 19 Belarus 21.28 % change on previous year compare
  4. 20 New Caledonia 20.36 % change on previous year compare
  5. 21 Guinea-Bissau 20 % change on previous year compare
  6. 21 Tuvalu 20 % change on previous year compare
  7. 21 Vanuatu 20 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate in Least developed countries?
Aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate in Least developed countries was 3.6 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate recorded in Least developed countries?
The highest recorded value was 25.24 % change on previous year in 1997.
What is the lowest aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate recorded in Least developed countries?
The lowest recorded value was -0.0925 % change on previous year in 1966.
How does Least developed countries rank for aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate?
Least developed countries ranks 20th out of 47 groups with data for 2024.
Is aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate rising or falling in Least developed countries?
Over the last ten years it is down 35.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Least developed countries 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.