Aquaculture production in El Salvador
El Salvador: Aquaculture production was 11,868 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Aquaculture production in El Salvador, 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
El Salvador recorded 11,868 metric tons for aquaculture production in 2024.
That represents a change of down 7.4% on the previous year and up 613.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in El Salvador peaked at 12,919 metric tons in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0 metric tons, in 1960.
El Salvador ranks 82nd of 215 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.
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 | 366.5 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 790 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 517.8 metric tons | 117 metric tons | 1,324 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,197 metric tons | 261 metric tons | 4,356 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,623 metric tons | 1,663 metric tons | 11,028 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 11,746 metric tons | 8,378 metric tons | 12,919 metric tons | 5 |
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- Standard Deviation 0.27 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.28 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in El Salvador?
- Aquaculture production in El Salvador was 11,868 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 El Salvador?
- The highest recorded value was 12,919 metric tons in 2022.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in El Salvador?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 metric tons in 1960.
- How does El Salvador rank for aquaculture production?
- El Salvador ranks 82nd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in El Salvador?
- Over the last ten years it is up 613.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this El Salvador 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.