Aquaculture production in Germany
Germany: Aquaculture production was 32,652 metric tons in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
32,652 metric tons
Change on year
down 6.6%
World rank
53rd
of 216 countries
All-time high
97,785 metric tons
in 1984
All-time low
12,520 metric tons
in 1962
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Aquaculture production in Germany, 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 Germany is 32,652 metric tons, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 6.6% on the previous year and up 25.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Germany peaked at 97,785 metric tons in 1984 and was at its lowest, 12,520 metric tons, in 1962.
Germany ranks 53rd of 216 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 65 years of available data.
Aquaculture production in Germany, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 19,810 metric tons | — |
| 1961 | 16,670 metric tons | -15.9% |
| 1962 | 12,520 metric tons | -24.9% |
| 1963 | 12,680 metric tons | +1.3% |
| 1964 | 13,830 metric tons | +9.1% |
| 1965 | 14,490 metric tons | +4.8% |
| 1966 | 19,950 metric tons | +37.7% |
| 1967 | 20,600 metric tons | +3.3% |
| 1968 | 22,160 metric tons | +7.6% |
| 1969 | 19,814 metric tons | -10.6% |
| 1970 | 23,477 metric tons | +18.5% |
| 1971 | 20,636 metric tons | -12.1% |
| 1972 | 25,103 metric tons | +21.6% |
| 1973 | 29,169 metric tons | +16.2% |
| 1974 | 35,783 metric tons | +22.7% |
| 1975 | 39,380 metric tons | +10.1% |
| 1976 | 44,071 metric tons | +11.9% |
| 1977 | 36,230 metric tons | -17.8% |
| 1978 | 35,893 metric tons | -0.9% |
| 1979 | 25,703 metric tons | -28.4% |
| 1980 | 38,789 metric tons | +50.9% |
| 1981 | 35,543 metric tons | -8.4% |
| 1982 | 52,616 metric tons | +48.0% |
| 1983 | 70,965 metric tons | +34.9% |
| 1984 | 97,785 metric tons | +37.8% |
| 1985 | 61,134 metric tons | -37.5% |
| 1986 | 70,235 metric tons | +14.9% |
| 1987 | 66,828 metric tons | -4.9% |
| 1988 | 72,005 metric tons | +7.7% |
| 1989 | 66,618 metric tons | -7.5% |
| 1990 | 64,435 metric tons | -3.3% |
| 1991 | 74,692 metric tons | +15.9% |
| 1992 | 96,654 metric tons | +29.4% |
| 1993 | 69,500 metric tons | -28.1% |
| 1994 | 48,852 metric tons | -29.7% |
| 1995 | 64,096 metric tons | +31.2% |
| 1996 | 83,237 metric tons | +29.9% |
| 1997 | 65,433 metric tons | -21.4% |
| 1998 | 73,020 metric tons | +11.6% |
| 1999 | 79,567 metric tons | +9.0% |
| 2000 | 65,891 metric tons | -17.2% |
| 2001 | 53,409 metric tons | -18.9% |
| 2002 | 49,852 metric tons | -6.7% |
| 2003 | 74,280 metric tons | +49.0% |
| 2004 | 57,233 metric tons | -22.9% |
| 2005 | 44,685 metric tons | -21.9% |
| 2006 | 35,379 metric tons | -20.8% |
| 2007 | 44,994 metric tons | +27.2% |
| 2008 | 43,977 metric tons | -2.3% |
| 2009 | 38,907 metric tons | -11.5% |
| 2010 | 40,694 metric tons | +4.6% |
| 2011 | 39,141 metric tons | -3.8% |
| 2012 | 26,360 metric tons | -32.7% |
| 2013 | 25,289 metric tons | -4.1% |
| 2014 | 26,032 metric tons | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 29,909 metric tons | +14.9% |
| 2016 | 41,801 metric tons | +39.8% |
| 2017 | 35,979 metric tons | -13.9% |
| 2018 | 34,196 metric tons | -5.0% |
| 2019 | 40,756 metric tons | +19.2% |
| 2020 | 32,266 metric tons | -20.8% |
| 2021 | 32,657 metric tons | +1.2% |
| 2022 | 26,553 metric tons | -18.7% |
| 2023 | 34,969 metric tons | +31.7% |
| 2024 | 32,652 metric tons | -6.6% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 32,652 metric tons is above the median for high income countries, which is 2,445 metric tons, 13.4× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Germany's 32,652 metric tons is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 10,060 metric tons, 3.2× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 17,252 metric tons | 12,520 metric tons | 22,160 metric tons | 10 |
| 1970s | 31,544 metric tons | 20,636 metric tons | 44,071 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 63,252 metric tons | 35,543 metric tons | 97,785 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 71,949 metric tons | 48,852 metric tons | 96,654 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 50,861 metric tons | 35,379 metric tons | 74,280 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 34,016 metric tons | 25,289 metric tons | 41,801 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 31,820 metric tons | 26,553 metric tons | 34,969 metric tons | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 50 Ireland 37,632 metric tons compare
- 51 Kenya 34,690 metric tons compare
- 52 Netherlands 33,376 metric tons compare
- 54 Solomon Islands 30,510 metric tons compare
- 55 Madagascar 29,748 metric tons compare
- 56 Croatia 29,369 metric tons compare
More environment data for Germany
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.12 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -4.36 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.613 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.11 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate -1.16 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -1.65 % 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 -0.0079 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in Germany?
- Aquaculture production in Germany was 32,652 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 Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 97,785 metric tons in 1984.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 12,520 metric tons in 1962.
- How does Germany rank for aquaculture production?
- Germany ranks 53rd out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Germany 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.