Aquaculture production in Italy
Italy: Aquaculture production was 97,792 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
97,792 metric tons
Change on year
down 22.6%
World rank
43rd
of 216 countries
All-time high
218,330 metric tons
in 2001
All-time low
2,794 metric tons
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Aquaculture production in Italy, 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
Italy recorded 97,792 metric tons for aquaculture production in 2024.
The figure is down 22.6% on the previous year and down 34.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Italy peaked at 218,330 metric tons in 2001 and was at its lowest, 2,794 metric tons, in 1960.
Italy ranks 43rd of 216 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Aquaculture production in Italy, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2,794 metric tons | — |
| 1961 | 4,776 metric tons | +70.9% |
| 1962 | 6,531 metric tons | +36.7% |
| 1963 | 8,001 metric tons | +22.5% |
| 1964 | 9,893 metric tons | +23.6% |
| 1965 | 11,813 metric tons | +19.4% |
| 1966 | 13,573 metric tons | +14.9% |
| 1967 | 16,711 metric tons | +23.1% |
| 1968 | 20,473 metric tons | +22.5% |
| 1969 | 22,748 metric tons | +11.1% |
| 1970 | 28,632 metric tons | +25.9% |
| 1971 | 35,443 metric tons | +23.8% |
| 1972 | 31,224 metric tons | -11.9% |
| 1973 | 29,074 metric tons | -6.9% |
| 1974 | 41,786 metric tons | +43.7% |
| 1975 | 51,088 metric tons | +22.3% |
| 1976 | 56,653 metric tons | +10.9% |
| 1977 | 60,543 metric tons | +6.9% |
| 1978 | 64,228 metric tons | +6.1% |
| 1979 | 70,479 metric tons | +9.7% |
| 1980 | 74,640 metric tons | +5.9% |
| 1981 | 83,584 metric tons | +12.0% |
| 1982 | 87,547 metric tons | +4.7% |
| 1983 | 89,848 metric tons | +2.6% |
| 1984 | 96,900 metric tons | +7.8% |
| 1985 | 104,301 metric tons | +7.6% |
| 1986 | 107,130 metric tons | +2.7% |
| 1987 | 110,616 metric tons | +3.3% |
| 1988 | 131,499 metric tons | +18.9% |
| 1989 | 132,971 metric tons | +1.1% |
| 1990 | 153,744 metric tons | +15.6% |
| 1991 | 175,193 metric tons | +14.0% |
| 1992 | 170,377 metric tons | -2.7% |
| 1993 | 166,320 metric tons | -2.4% |
| 1994 | 176,421 metric tons | +6.1% |
| 1995 | 214,725 metric tons | +21.7% |
| 1996 | 189,373 metric tons | -11.8% |
| 1997 | 195,719 metric tons | +3.4% |
| 1998 | 208,625 metric tons | +6.6% |
| 1999 | 210,368 metric tons | +0.8% |
| 2000 | 216,525 metric tons | +2.9% |
| 2001 | 218,330 metric tons | +0.8% |
| 2002 | 184,285 metric tons | -15.6% |
| 2003 | 191,884 metric tons | +4.1% |
| 2004 | 118,217 metric tons | -38.4% |
| 2005 | 182,443 metric tons | +54.3% |
| 2006 | 173,586 metric tons | -4.9% |
| 2007 | 181,126 metric tons | +4.3% |
| 2008 | 149,003 metric tons | -17.7% |
| 2009 | 162,432 metric tons | +9.0% |
| 2010 | 153,494 metric tons | -5.5% |
| 2011 | 164,151 metric tons | +6.9% |
| 2012 | 137,041 metric tons | -16.5% |
| 2013 | 140,879 metric tons | +2.8% |
| 2014 | 148,730 metric tons | +5.6% |
| 2015 | 148,763 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 156,460 metric tons | +5.2% |
| 2017 | 156,625 metric tons | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 145,000 metric tons | -7.4% |
| 2019 | 132,378 metric tons | -8.7% |
| 2020 | 125,790 metric tons | -5.0% |
| 2021 | 145,862 metric tons | +16.0% |
| 2022 | 130,497 metric tons | -10.5% |
| 2023 | 126,292 metric tons | -3.2% |
| 2024 | 97,792 metric tons | -22.6% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 97,792 metric tons is above the median for high income countries, which is 2,445 metric tons, 40.0× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Italy's 97,792 metric tons is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 10,060 metric tons, 9.7× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11,731 metric tons | 2,794 metric tons | 22,748 metric tons | 10 |
| 1970s | 46,915 metric tons | 28,632 metric tons | 70,479 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 101,904 metric tons | 74,640 metric tons | 132,971 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 186,086 metric tons | 153,744 metric tons | 214,725 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 177,783 metric tons | 118,217 metric tons | 218,330 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 148,352 metric tons | 132,378 metric tons | 164,151 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 125,247 metric tons | 97,792 metric tons | 145,862 metric tons | 5 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More environment data for Italy
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 2.04 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 2.47 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.324 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.18 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 6.1 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -1.94 % 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 -0.2257 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in Italy?
- Aquaculture production in Italy was 97,792 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 Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 218,330 metric tons in 2001.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,794 metric tons in 1960.
- How does Italy rank for aquaculture production?
- Italy ranks 43rd out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 34.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy 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.