Aquaculture production in Burundi
Burundi: Aquaculture production was 645 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Aquaculture production in Burundi, 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 Burundi stood at 645 metric tons. That is the highest value across all 65 years on record.
The figure is up 4.9% on the previous year and up 186.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Burundi peaked at 645 metric tons in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 metric tons, in 1960.
Burundi ranks 140th 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 Burundi, 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 | 2 metric tons | — |
| 1985 | 2 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 21 metric tons | +950.0% |
| 1987 | 25 metric tons | +19.0% |
| 1988 | 24 metric tons | -4.0% |
| 1989 | 25 metric tons | +4.2% |
| 1990 | 30 metric tons | +20.0% |
| 1991 | 50 metric tons | +66.7% |
| 1992 | 50 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 50 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 50 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 50 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 50 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 50 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 50 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 50 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 50 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 50 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 50 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 50 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 50 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 50 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 50 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 50 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 50 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 50 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 17.3 metric tons | -65.4% |
| 2011 | 61.7 metric tons | +256.6% |
| 2012 | 160.4 metric tons | +160.0% |
| 2013 | 205 metric tons | +27.8% |
| 2014 | 225 metric tons | +9.8% |
| 2015 | 366 metric tons | +62.7% |
| 2016 | 380 metric tons | +3.8% |
| 2017 | 440 metric tons | +15.8% |
| 2018 | 445 metric tons | +1.1% |
| 2019 | 495 metric tons | +11.2% |
| 2020 | 490 metric tons | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 540 metric tons | +10.2% |
| 2022 | 540 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 615 metric tons | +13.9% |
| 2024 | 645 metric tons | +4.9% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 645 metric tons is below the median for low income countries, which is 1,165 metric tons, 55% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 645 metric tons is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,824 metric tons, 35% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Aquaculture production in Burundi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | +950.0% | 2 metric tons | 21 metric tons |
| 2011 | +256.6% | 17.3 metric tons | 61.7 metric tons |
| 2012 | +160.0% | 61.7 metric tons | 160.4 metric tons |
| 1991 | +66.7% | 30 metric tons | 50 metric tons |
| 2010 | -65.4% | 50 metric tons | 17.3 metric tons |
| 2015 | +62.7% | 225 metric tons | 366 metric tons |
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 | 9.9 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 25 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 48 metric tons | 30 metric tons | 50 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 50 metric tons | 50 metric tons | 50 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 279.54 metric tons | 17.3 metric tons | 495 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 566 metric tons | 490 metric tons | 645 metric tons | 5 |
Countries ranked near Burundi
More environment data for Burundi
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -3.89 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.95 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate -27.74 % change on previous year (2013)
- Standard Deviation 0.284 °C (2013)
- Temperature change 1.27 °C (2013)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.86 % 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 4.57 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in Burundi?
- Aquaculture production in Burundi was 645 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 Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 645 metric tons in 2024.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 metric tons in 1960.
- How does Burundi rank for aquaculture production?
- Burundi ranks 140th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 186.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burundi 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.