Aquaculture production (metric tons) in High income
High income: Aquaculture production (metric tons) was 9.36 million metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
9.36 million metric tons
Change on year
down 2.2%
Rank
15th
of 47 groups
All-time high
9.84 million metric tons
in 2021
All-time low
800,344 metric tons
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Aquaculture production in High income, 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 High income stood at 9.36 million metric tons.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.2% on the previous year and up 16.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in High income peaked at 9.84 million metric tons in 2021 and was at its lowest, 800,344 metric tons, in 1960.
High income ranks 15th of 47 groups 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 (metric tons) in High income, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 800,344 metric tons | — |
| 1961 | 873,728 metric tons | +9.2% |
| 1962 | 965,446 metric tons | +10.5% |
| 1963 | 1.08 million metric tons | +11.6% |
| 1964 | 1.09 million metric tons | +0.8% |
| 1965 | 1.13 million metric tons | +3.8% |
| 1966 | 1.15 million metric tons | +1.9% |
| 1967 | 1.25 million metric tons | +8.5% |
| 1968 | 1.37 million metric tons | +10.3% |
| 1969 | 1.30 million metric tons | -5.6% |
| 1970 | 1.54 million metric tons | +18.8% |
| 1971 | 1.62 million metric tons | +5.4% |
| 1972 | 1.80 million metric tons | +10.7% |
| 1973 | 2.08 million metric tons | +15.4% |
| 1974 | 2.27 million metric tons | +9.4% |
| 1975 | 2.30 million metric tons | +1.2% |
| 1976 | 2.40 million metric tons | +4.2% |
| 1977 | 2.57 million metric tons | +7.2% |
| 1978 | 2.60 million metric tons | +1.3% |
| 1979 | 2.65 million metric tons | +1.7% |
| 1980 | 2.86 million metric tons | +8.2% |
| 1981 | 3.15 million metric tons | +9.8% |
| 1982 | 3.17 million metric tons | +0.9% |
| 1983 | 3.40 million metric tons | +7.0% |
| 1984 | 3.59 million metric tons | +5.8% |
| 1985 | 3.75 million metric tons | +4.4% |
| 1986 | 4.09 million metric tons | +9.0% |
| 1987 | 4.06 million metric tons | -0.7% |
| 1988 | 4.40 million metric tons | +8.2% |
| 1989 | 4.31 million metric tons | -1.9% |
| 1990 | 4.37 million metric tons | +1.4% |
| 1991 | 4.42 million metric tons | +1.2% |
| 1992 | 4.72 million metric tons | +6.8% |
| 1993 | 4.86 million metric tons | +3.0% |
| 1994 | 5.12 million metric tons | +5.2% |
| 1995 | 5.22 million metric tons | +1.9% |
| 1996 | 5.26 million metric tons | +0.7% |
| 1997 | 5.56 million metric tons | +5.8% |
| 1998 | 5.41 million metric tons | -2.6% |
| 1999 | 5.57 million metric tons | +2.9% |
| 2000 | 5.53 million metric tons | -0.7% |
| 2001 | 5.88 million metric tons | +6.4% |
| 2002 | 6.12 million metric tons | +4.0% |
| 2003 | 6.29 million metric tons | +2.7% |
| 2004 | 6.47 million metric tons | +2.9% |
| 2005 | 6.53 million metric tons | +0.8% |
| 2006 | 6.92 million metric tons | +6.1% |
| 2007 | 7.24 million metric tons | +4.6% |
| 2008 | 7.19 million metric tons | -0.7% |
| 2009 | 7.25 million metric tons | +0.8% |
| 2010 | 7.18 million metric tons | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 7.34 million metric tons | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 7.82 million metric tons | +6.4% |
| 2013 | 7.70 million metric tons | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 8.03 million metric tons | +4.3% |
| 2015 | 8.07 million metric tons | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 8.24 million metric tons | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 8.95 million metric tons | +8.7% |
| 2018 | 9.06 million metric tons | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 9.40 million metric tons | +3.7% |
| 2020 | 9.46 million metric tons | +0.7% |
| 2021 | 9.84 million metric tons | +4.0% |
| 2022 | 9.71 million metric tons | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 9.57 million metric tons | -1.4% |
| 2024 | 9.36 million metric tons | -2.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.10 million metric tons | 800,344 metric tons | 1.37 million metric tons | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.18 million metric tons | 1.54 million metric tons | 2.65 million metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.68 million metric tons | 2.86 million metric tons | 4.40 million metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.05 million metric tons | 4.37 million metric tons | 5.57 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.54 million metric tons | 5.53 million metric tons | 7.25 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.18 million metric tons | 7.18 million metric tons | 9.40 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.59 million metric tons | 9.36 million metric tons | 9.84 million metric tons | 5 |
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- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual -0.0536 % change on previous year (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) -0.5087 % change on previous year (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) -2.85 % change on previous year (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt) 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt) 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt) 0.8391 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in High income?
- Aquaculture production in High income was 9.36 million 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 High income?
- The highest recorded value was 9.84 million metric tons in 2021.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in High income?
- The lowest recorded value was 800,344 metric tons in 1960.
- How does High income rank for aquaculture production?
- High income ranks 15th out of 47 groups with data for 2024.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in High income?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this High income 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.