Aquaculture production in Iran
Iran: Aquaculture production was 709,391 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Aquaculture production in Iran, 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 Iran is 709,391 metric tons, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 65 years on record.
The figure is up 10.9% on the previous year and up 121.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Iran peaked at 709,391 metric tons in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 metric tons, in 1960.
Iran ranks 16th of 215 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 | 2,137 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 7,040 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 18,348 metric tons | 9,263 metric tons | 26,400 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 27,089 metric tons | 20,226 metric tons | 33,237 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 111,002 metric tons | 40,550 metric tons | 179,552 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 357,956 metric tons | 220,034 metric tons | 489,218 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 612,040 metric tons | 553,470 metric tons | 709,391 metric tons | 5 |
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More environment data for Iran
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 1,055 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 11.52 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 23.95 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 1.36 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 132.92 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.0799 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 175.7 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.3082 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 2.67 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 13.99 Mt CO2e (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in Iran?
- Aquaculture production in Iran was 709,391 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 Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 709,391 metric tons in 2024.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 metric tons in 1960.
- How does Iran rank for aquaculture production?
- Iran ranks 16th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 121.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran 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.