Aquaculture production in Barbados
Barbados: Aquaculture production was 5.5 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Aquaculture production in Barbados, 1960–2024
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 Barbados stood at 5.5 metric tons.
The figure is down 73.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Barbados peaked at 25.5 metric tons in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0 metric tons, in 1960.
That places Barbados 188th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.8 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 2 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 18.05 metric tons | 2 metric tons | 25.5 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.5 metric tons | 5.5 metric tons | 25.5 metric tons | 5 |
Countries ranked near Barbados
- 186 Vanuatu 6 metric tons compare
- 186 United States Virgin Islands 6 metric tons compare
- 189 Trinidad and Tobago 4.5 metric tons compare
- 190 Saint Kitts and Nevis 4 metric tons compare
- 191 Aruba 1.5 metric tons compare
More environment data for Barbados
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 0.9121 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 3.23 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 0.0279 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 0.0006 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 0.0155 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.0001 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 0.1624 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.0004 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.001 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 0.1171 Mt CO2e (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in Barbados?
- Aquaculture production in Barbados was 5.5 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 Barbados?
- The highest recorded value was 25.5 metric tons in 2016.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Barbados?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 metric tons in 1960.
- How does Barbados rank for aquaculture production?
- Barbados ranks 188th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Barbados?
- Over the last ten years it is down 73.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Barbados 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.