Aquaculture production in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Aquaculture production was 1,247 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Aquaculture production in French Polynesia, 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 French Polynesia is 1,247 metric tons, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.1% on the previous year and down 40.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in French Polynesia peaked at 2,962 metric tons in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0 metric tons, in 1960.
That places French Polynesia 131st 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 French Polynesia, 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 | 2 metric tons | — |
| 1977 | 4.5 metric tons | +125.0% |
| 1978 | 3 metric tons | -33.3% |
| 1979 | 7 metric tons | +133.3% |
| 1980 | 6 metric tons | -14.3% |
| 1981 | 6 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 13 metric tons | +116.7% |
| 1983 | 11.5 metric tons | -11.5% |
| 1984 | 22 metric tons | +91.3% |
| 1985 | 89.21 metric tons | +305.5% |
| 1986 | 129.1 metric tons | +44.7% |
| 1987 | 39 metric tons | -69.8% |
| 1988 | 66 metric tons | +69.2% |
| 1989 | 89 metric tons | +34.8% |
| 1990 | 88 metric tons | -1.1% |
| 1991 | 80 metric tons | -9.1% |
| 1992 | 71 metric tons | -11.2% |
| 1993 | 455.17 metric tons | +541.1% |
| 1994 | 615.96 metric tons | +35.3% |
| 1995 | 551.7 metric tons | -10.4% |
| 1996 | 596.38 metric tons | +8.1% |
| 1997 | 809.19 metric tons | +35.7% |
| 1998 | 619 metric tons | -23.5% |
| 1999 | 989.82 metric tons | +59.9% |
| 2000 | 810.67 metric tons | -18.1% |
| 2001 | 932.62 metric tons | +15.0% |
| 2002 | 1,344 metric tons | +44.1% |
| 2003 | 2,013 metric tons | +49.8% |
| 2004 | 1,901 metric tons | -5.6% |
| 2005 | 2,962 metric tons | +55.8% |
| 2006 | 2,483 metric tons | -16.2% |
| 2007 | 2,255 metric tons | -9.2% |
| 2008 | 1,946 metric tons | -13.7% |
| 2009 | 1,905 metric tons | -2.1% |
| 2010 | 2,184 metric tons | +14.6% |
| 2011 | 2,919 metric tons | +33.6% |
| 2012 | 2,655 metric tons | -9.1% |
| 2013 | 2,698 metric tons | +1.6% |
| 2014 | 2,087 metric tons | -22.7% |
| 2015 | 1,915 metric tons | -8.2% |
| 2016 | 1,349 metric tons | -29.5% |
| 2017 | 1,734 metric tons | +28.5% |
| 2018 | 1,859 metric tons | +7.3% |
| 2019 | 1,887 metric tons | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 1,475 metric tons | -21.8% |
| 2021 | 1,564 metric tons | +6.0% |
| 2022 | 1,757 metric tons | +12.3% |
| 2023 | 1,246 metric tons | -29.1% |
| 2024 | 1,247 metric tons | +0.1% |
French Polynesia compared with similar countries
- French Polynesia's 1,247 metric tons is below the median for high income countries, which is 2,445 metric tons, 51% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- French Polynesia's 1,247 metric tons is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1,310 metric tons, 95% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Aquaculture production in French Polynesia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | +541.1% | 71 metric tons | 455.17 metric tons |
| 1985 | +305.5% | 22 metric tons | 89.21 metric tons |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.65 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 7 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 47.08 metric tons | 6 metric tons | 129.1 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 487.62 metric tons | 71 metric tons | 989.82 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,855 metric tons | 810.67 metric tons | 2,962 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,129 metric tons | 1,349 metric tons | 2,919 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,458 metric tons | 1,246 metric tons | 1,757 metric tons | 5 |
Countries ranked near French Polynesia
- 128 Burkina Faso 1,293 metric tons compare
- 129 New Caledonia 1,285 metric tons compare
- 130 East Timor 1,255 metric tons compare
- 132 Channel Islands 1,190 metric tons compare
- 133 Syria 1,165 metric tons compare
- 134 Slovenia 1,102 metric tons compare
More environment data for French Polynesia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.42 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -4.73 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.27 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 0.863 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 4.57 % 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 1.08 % 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 French Polynesia?
- Aquaculture production in French Polynesia was 1,247 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 French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 2,962 metric tons in 2005.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 metric tons in 1960.
- How does French Polynesia rank for aquaculture production?
- French Polynesia ranks 131st out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in French Polynesia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 40.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this French Polynesia 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.