Aquaculture production in Belize
Belize: Aquaculture production was 270.97 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
270.97 metric tons
Change on year
up 0.5%
World rank
148th
of 216 countries
All-time high
11,426 metric tons
in 2004
All-time low
0 metric tons
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Aquaculture production in Belize, 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
The most recent figure for aquaculture production in Belize is 270.97 metric tons, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.5% on the previous year and down 96.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Belize peaked at 11,426 metric tons in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0 metric tons, in 1960.
That places Belize 148th out of 216 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 in Belize, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1961 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1963 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1964 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1965 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1966 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1967 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1968 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1969 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1970 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1971 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1972 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1973 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1974 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1975 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1976 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1977 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1978 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1979 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1980 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1981 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1982 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1983 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1984 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1985 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1986 | 23 metric tons | — |
| 1987 | 0 metric tons | -100.0% |
| 1988 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1989 | 542 metric tons | — |
| 1990 | 99 metric tons | -81.7% |
| 1991 | 158 metric tons | +59.6% |
| 1992 | 301 metric tons | +90.5% |
| 1993 | 602 metric tons | +100.0% |
| 1994 | 656 metric tons | +9.0% |
| 1995 | 950 metric tons | +44.8% |
| 1996 | 1,004 metric tons | +5.7% |
| 1997 | 1,397 metric tons | +39.1% |
| 1998 | 1,642 metric tons | +17.5% |
| 1999 | 3,163 metric tons | +92.6% |
| 2000 | 3,630 metric tons | +14.8% |
| 2001 | 4,460 metric tons | +22.9% |
| 2002 | 4,400 metric tons | -1.3% |
| 2003 | 10,160 metric tons | +130.9% |
| 2004 | 11,426 metric tons | +12.5% |
| 2005 | 11,078 metric tons | -3.0% |
| 2006 | 7,624 metric tons | -31.2% |
| 2007 | 3,172 metric tons | -58.4% |
| 2008 | 4,528 metric tons | +42.7% |
| 2009 | 5,725 metric tons | +26.4% |
| 2010 | 7,411 metric tons | +29.4% |
| 2011 | 5,102 metric tons | -31.2% |
| 2012 | 5,883 metric tons | +15.3% |
| 2013 | 7,160 metric tons | +21.7% |
| 2014 | 7,215 metric tons | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 4,206 metric tons | -41.7% |
| 2016 | 1,151 metric tons | -72.6% |
| 2017 | 1,706 metric tons | +48.2% |
| 2018 | 592.24 metric tons | -65.3% |
| 2019 | 512.89 metric tons | -13.4% |
| 2020 | 345.23 metric tons | -32.7% |
| 2021 | 251.63 metric tons | -27.1% |
| 2022 | 216.89 metric tons | -13.8% |
| 2023 | 269.63 metric tons | +24.3% |
| 2024 | 270.97 metric tons | +0.5% |
Belize compared with similar countries
- Belize's 270.97 metric tons is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,803 metric tons, 5% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Belize's 270.97 metric tons is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 291.99 metric tons, 93% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
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 | 56.5 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 542 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 997.2 metric tons | 99 metric tons | 3,163 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,620 metric tons | 3,172 metric tons | 11,426 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,094 metric tons | 512.89 metric tons | 7,411 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 270.87 metric tons | 216.89 metric tons | 345.23 metric tons | 5 |
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More environment data for Belize
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -3.66 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -2.87 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.287 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.4 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 3.35 % 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 0.0489 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in Belize?
- Aquaculture production in Belize was 270.97 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 Belize?
- The highest recorded value was 11,426 metric tons in 2004.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Belize?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 metric tons in 1960.
- How does Belize rank for aquaculture production?
- Belize ranks 148th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Belize?
- Over the last ten years it is down 96.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belize 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.