Aquaculture production in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan: Aquaculture production was 3,294 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Aquaculture production in Azerbaijan, 1992–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization., Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
In 2024, aquaculture production in Azerbaijan stood at 3,294 metric tons.
The figure is down 4.5% on the previous year and up 19.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Azerbaijan peaked at 3,810 metric tons in 2017 and was at its lowest, 149.25 metric tons, in 2000.
Azerbaijan ranks 108th of 216 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Aquaculture production in Azerbaijan, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1,690 metric tons | — |
| 1993 | 1,201 metric tons | -28.9% |
| 1994 | 1,038 metric tons | -13.6% |
| 1995 | 516 metric tons | -50.3% |
| 1996 | 419 metric tons | -18.8% |
| 1997 | 364 metric tons | -13.1% |
| 1998 | 211 metric tons | -42.0% |
| 1999 | 216 metric tons | +2.4% |
| 2000 | 149.25 metric tons | -30.9% |
| 2001 | 480.6 metric tons | +222.0% |
| 2002 | 611.6 metric tons | +27.3% |
| 2003 | 966.75 metric tons | +58.1% |
| 2004 | 1,110 metric tons | +14.8% |
| 2005 | 1,345 metric tons | +21.2% |
| 2006 | 1,438 metric tons | +7.0% |
| 2007 | 1,738 metric tons | +20.8% |
| 2008 | 1,919 metric tons | +10.5% |
| 2009 | 3,144 metric tons | +63.8% |
| 2010 | 3,159 metric tons | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 2,789 metric tons | -11.7% |
| 2012 | 3,186 metric tons | +14.2% |
| 2013 | 2,814 metric tons | -11.7% |
| 2014 | 2,747 metric tons | -2.4% |
| 2015 | 3,063 metric tons | +11.5% |
| 2016 | 3,734 metric tons | +21.9% |
| 2017 | 3,810 metric tons | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 3,489 metric tons | -8.4% |
| 2019 | 3,608 metric tons | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 3,463 metric tons | -4.0% |
| 2021 | 3,384 metric tons | -2.3% |
| 2022 | 3,348 metric tons | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 3,448 metric tons | +3.0% |
| 2024 | 3,294 metric tons | -4.5% |
Azerbaijan compared with similar countries
- Azerbaijan's 3,294 metric tons is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,803 metric tons, 57% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Azerbaijan's 3,294 metric tons is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 10,060 metric tons, 33% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Aquaculture production in Azerbaijan 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.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +222.0% | 149.25 metric tons | 480.6 metric tons |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 706.88 metric tons | 211 metric tons | 1,690 metric tons | 8 |
| 2000s | 1,290 metric tons | 149.25 metric tons | 3,144 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,240 metric tons | 2,747 metric tons | 3,810 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,387 metric tons | 3,294 metric tons | 3,463 metric tons | 5 |
Countries ranked near Azerbaijan
More environment data for Azerbaijan
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -12.64 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -12.71 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.689 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.85 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -4.45 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -1.16 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in Azerbaijan?
- Aquaculture production in Azerbaijan was 3,294 metric tons in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization., Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest aquaculture production recorded in Azerbaijan?
- The highest recorded value was 3,810 metric tons in 2017.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Azerbaijan?
- The lowest recorded value was 149.25 metric tons in 2000.
- How does Azerbaijan rank for aquaculture production?
- Azerbaijan ranks 108th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Azerbaijan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Azerbaijan data come from?
- The figures 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 part of Aquaculture production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.