Aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate in South Africa

South Africa: Aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate was -2.56 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-2.56 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 89.2%
World rank
142nd
of 200 countries
All-time high
77.37 % change on previous year
in 1990
All-time low
-40 % change on previous year
in 1983
Years of data
49
1975–2024

Aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate in South Africa, 1975–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate in South Africa stood at -2.56 % change on previous year.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 89.2% on the previous year and down 127.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 77.37 % change on previous year in 1990 and was at its lowest, -40 % change on previous year, in 1983.

That places South Africa 142nd 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 South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate in South Africa, 1975 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1975 0 % change on previous year
1976 0 % change on previous year
1977 33.33 % change on previous year
1978 16.67 % change on previous year -50.0%
1979 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1980 -7.14 % change on previous year
1981 -15.38 % change on previous year +115.4%
1982 -9.09 % change on previous year -40.9%
1983 -40 % change on previous year +340.0%
1985 68.03 % change on previous year -270.1%
1986 28.29 % change on previous year -58.4%
1987 38.91 % change on previous year +37.5%
1988 25.55 % change on previous year -34.3%
1989 48.04 % change on previous year +88.0%
1990 77.37 % change on previous year +61.1%
1991 35.12 % change on previous year -54.6%
1992 -12.17 % change on previous year -134.6%
1993 -6.23 % change on previous year -48.8%
1994 10.15 % change on previous year -263.0%
1995 -20.3 % change on previous year -300.0%
1996 -14.65 % change on previous year -27.8%
1997 39.26 % change on previous year -368.1%
1998 21.26 % change on previous year -45.9%
1999 -18.47 % change on previous year -186.9%
2000 -32.04 % change on previous year +73.4%
2001 0.3902 % change on previous year -101.2%
2002 45.05 % change on previous year +11445.9%
2003 60.83 % change on previous year +35.0%
2004 -9.82 % change on previous year -116.1%
2005 -0.9909 % change on previous year -89.9%
2006 2.41 % change on previous year -343.1%
2007 -6.1 % change on previous year -353.1%
2008 -4.37 % change on previous year -28.2%
2009 -8.1 % change on previous year +85.1%
2010 3.32 % change on previous year -141.0%
2011 3.8 % change on previous year +14.4%
2012 10.92 % change on previous year +187.1%
2013 11.58 % change on previous year +6.1%
2014 9.21 % change on previous year -20.5%
2015 -6.81 % change on previous year -173.9%
2016 20.26 % change on previous year -397.7%
2017 -21.69 % change on previous year -207.1%
2018 26.08 % change on previous year -220.2%
2019 15.43 % change on previous year -40.9%
2020 5.73 % change on previous year -62.8%
2021 6.09 % change on previous year +6.2%
2022 9.75 % change on previous year +60.1%
2023 -23.73 % change on previous year -343.5%
2024 -2.56 % change on previous year -89.2%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate in South Africa 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
2002 +11445.9% 0.3902 % change on previous year 45.05 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 10 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 33.33 % change on previous year 5
1980s 15.24 % change on previous year -40 % change on previous year 68.03 % change on previous year 9
1990s 11.13 % change on previous year -20.3 % change on previous year 77.37 % change on previous year 10
2000s 4.73 % change on previous year -32.04 % change on previous year 60.83 % change on previous year 10
2010s 7.21 % change on previous year -21.69 % change on previous year 26.08 % change on previous year 10
2020s -0.9443 % change on previous year -23.73 % change on previous year 9.75 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 139 South Korea -1.66 % change on previous year compare
  2. 140 Samoa -1.92 % change on previous year compare
  3. 141 Mexico -2.55 % change on previous year compare
  4. 143 South Sudan -2.86 % change on previous year compare
  5. 144 Switzerland -2.87 % change on previous year compare
  6. 145 Austria -3.14 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 248 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate in South Africa?
Aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate in South Africa was -2.56 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 77.37 % change on previous year in 1990.
What is the lowest aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -40 % change on previous year in 1983.
How does South Africa rank for aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate?
South Africa ranks 142nd out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
Is aquaculture production (metric tons), annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 127.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa 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.