Aquaculture production in IBRD only
IBRD only: Aquaculture production was 127.05 million metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
127.05 million metric tons
Change on year
up 4.1%
Rank
5th
of 47 groups
All-time high
127.05 million metric tons
in 2024
All-time low
1.07 million metric tons
in 1962
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Aquaculture production in IBRD only, 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 IBRD only is 127.05 million metric tons, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 65 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.1% on the previous year and up 43.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in IBRD only peaked at 127.05 million metric tons in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.07 million metric tons, in 1962.
That places IBRD only 5th out of 47 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Aquaculture production in IBRD only, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.25 million metric tons | — |
| 1961 | 1.09 million metric tons | -12.4% |
| 1962 | 1.07 million metric tons | -2.2% |
| 1963 | 1.20 million metric tons | +12.6% |
| 1964 | 1.39 million metric tons | +15.1% |
| 1965 | 1.54 million metric tons | +11.2% |
| 1966 | 1.74 million metric tons | +12.8% |
| 1967 | 1.77 million metric tons | +1.5% |
| 1968 | 1.80 million metric tons | +2.0% |
| 1969 | 2.03 million metric tons | +13.0% |
| 1970 | 2.03 million metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 2.38 million metric tons | +17.1% |
| 1972 | 2.58 million metric tons | +8.3% |
| 1973 | 2.46 million metric tons | -4.8% |
| 1974 | 2.69 million metric tons | +9.5% |
| 1975 | 2.92 million metric tons | +8.6% |
| 1976 | 2.97 million metric tons | +1.7% |
| 1977 | 3.77 million metric tons | +26.8% |
| 1978 | 4.07 million metric tons | +8.0% |
| 1979 | 4.07 million metric tons | +0.1% |
| 1980 | 4.46 million metric tons | +9.6% |
| 1981 | 4.51 million metric tons | +1.0% |
| 1982 | 4.81 million metric tons | +6.7% |
| 1983 | 5.38 million metric tons | +11.7% |
| 1984 | 6.16 million metric tons | +14.5% |
| 1985 | 7.05 million metric tons | +14.5% |
| 1986 | 7.74 million metric tons | +9.7% |
| 1987 | 8.76 million metric tons | +13.2% |
| 1988 | 10.13 million metric tons | +15.7% |
| 1989 | 11.11 million metric tons | +9.6% |
| 1990 | 11.58 million metric tons | +4.3% |
| 1991 | 13.26 million metric tons | +14.5% |
| 1992 | 16.29 million metric tons | +22.8% |
| 1993 | 19.55 million metric tons | +20.0% |
| 1994 | 22.97 million metric tons | +17.5% |
| 1995 | 26.34 million metric tons | +14.6% |
| 1996 | 29.01 million metric tons | +10.1% |
| 1997 | 29.40 million metric tons | +1.4% |
| 1998 | 31.55 million metric tons | +7.3% |
| 1999 | 34.56 million metric tons | +9.6% |
| 2000 | 36.67 million metric tons | +6.1% |
| 2001 | 38.87 million metric tons | +6.0% |
| 2002 | 41.56 million metric tons | +6.9% |
| 2003 | 44.13 million metric tons | +6.2% |
| 2004 | 48.09 million metric tons | +9.0% |
| 2005 | 51.37 million metric tons | +6.8% |
| 2006 | 54.64 million metric tons | +6.4% |
| 2007 | 57.55 million metric tons | +5.3% |
| 2008 | 61.39 million metric tons | +6.7% |
| 2009 | 64.69 million metric tons | +5.4% |
| 2010 | 68.36 million metric tons | +5.7% |
| 2011 | 71.81 million metric tons | +5.0% |
| 2012 | 77.60 million metric tons | +8.1% |
| 2013 | 84.23 million metric tons | +8.6% |
| 2014 | 88.43 million metric tons | +5.0% |
| 2015 | 92.30 million metric tons | +4.4% |
| 2016 | 96.18 million metric tons | +4.2% |
| 2017 | 99.50 million metric tons | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 102.90 million metric tons | +3.4% |
| 2019 | 106.31 million metric tons | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 109.17 million metric tons | +2.7% |
| 2021 | 112.24 million metric tons | +2.8% |
| 2022 | 116.99 million metric tons | +4.2% |
| 2023 | 122.01 million metric tons | +4.3% |
| 2024 | 127.05 million metric tons | +4.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.49 million metric tons | 1.07 million metric tons | 2.03 million metric tons | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.99 million metric tons | 2.03 million metric tons | 4.07 million metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.01 million metric tons | 4.46 million metric tons | 11.11 million metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 23.45 million metric tons | 11.58 million metric tons | 34.56 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 49.90 million metric tons | 36.67 million metric tons | 64.69 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 88.76 million metric tons | 68.36 million metric tons | 106.31 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 117.49 million metric tons | 109.17 million metric tons | 127.05 million metric tons | 5 |
Countries ranked near IBRD only
- 2 Indonesia 15.75 million metric tons compare
- 3 India 12.09 million metric tons compare
- 4 Vietnam 5.65 million metric tons compare
- 5 Bangladesh 2.98 million metric tons compare
- 6 South Korea 2.28 million metric tons compare
- 7 Philippines 2.22 million metric tons compare
- 8 Norway 1.67 million metric tons compare
More environment data for IBRD only
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual 2.27 % change on previous year (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) 1.24 % 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)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) 3.3 % 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 Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt) 0.797 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in IBRD only?
- Aquaculture production in IBRD only was 127.05 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 IBRD only?
- The highest recorded value was 127.05 million metric tons in 2024.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in IBRD only?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.07 million metric tons in 1962.
- How does IBRD only rank for aquaculture production?
- IBRD only ranks 5th out of 47 groups with data for 2024.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in IBRD only?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this IBRD only 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.