Aquaculture production (metric tons) in Least developed countries
Least developed countries: Aquaculture production (metric tons) was 5.26 million metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
5.26 million metric tons
Change on year
up 3.6%
Rank
20th
of 47 groups
All-time high
5.26 million metric tons
in 2024
All-time low
49,317 metric tons
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Aquaculture production in Least developed countries, 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 Least developed countries stood at 5.26 million metric tons. That is the highest value across all 65 years on record.
The figure is up 3.6% on the previous year and up 55.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Least developed countries peaked at 5.26 million metric tons in 2024 and was at its lowest, 49,317 metric tons, in 1960.
Least developed countries ranks 20th 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 Least developed countries, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 49,317 metric tons | — |
| 1961 | 50,679 metric tons | +2.8% |
| 1962 | 52,084 metric tons | +2.8% |
| 1963 | 53,558 metric tons | +2.8% |
| 1964 | 55,078 metric tons | +2.8% |
| 1965 | 58,352 metric tons | +5.9% |
| 1966 | 58,298 metric tons | -0.1% |
| 1967 | 60,030 metric tons | +3.0% |
| 1968 | 60,094 metric tons | +0.1% |
| 1969 | 63,761 metric tons | +6.1% |
| 1970 | 65,834 metric tons | +3.3% |
| 1971 | 69,434 metric tons | +5.5% |
| 1972 | 70,237 metric tons | +1.2% |
| 1973 | 72,603 metric tons | +3.4% |
| 1974 | 73,303 metric tons | +1.0% |
| 1975 | 76,071 metric tons | +3.8% |
| 1976 | 80,427 metric tons | +5.7% |
| 1977 | 81,224 metric tons | +1.0% |
| 1978 | 87,409 metric tons | +7.6% |
| 1979 | 92,754 metric tons | +6.1% |
| 1980 | 97,364 metric tons | +5.0% |
| 1981 | 104,197 metric tons | +7.0% |
| 1982 | 110,390 metric tons | +5.9% |
| 1983 | 117,375 metric tons | +6.3% |
| 1984 | 128,634 metric tons | +9.6% |
| 1985 | 140,871 metric tons | +9.5% |
| 1986 | 165,848 metric tons | +17.7% |
| 1987 | 188,694 metric tons | +13.8% |
| 1988 | 201,759 metric tons | +6.9% |
| 1989 | 216,367 metric tons | +7.2% |
| 1990 | 235,321 metric tons | +8.8% |
| 1991 | 261,253 metric tons | +11.0% |
| 1992 | 296,022 metric tons | +13.3% |
| 1993 | 329,749 metric tons | +11.4% |
| 1994 | 372,250 metric tons | +12.9% |
| 1995 | 438,361 metric tons | +17.8% |
| 1996 | 509,335 metric tons | +16.2% |
| 1997 | 637,893 metric tons | +25.2% |
| 1998 | 724,255 metric tons | +13.5% |
| 1999 | 769,511 metric tons | +6.2% |
| 2000 | 857,632 metric tons | +11.5% |
| 2001 | 949,039 metric tons | +10.7% |
| 2002 | 1.11 million metric tons | +16.7% |
| 2003 | 1.26 million metric tons | +13.5% |
| 2004 | 1.47 million metric tons | +17.3% |
| 2005 | 1.54 million metric tons | +4.4% |
| 2006 | 1.67 million metric tons | +8.5% |
| 2007 | 1.76 million metric tons | +5.6% |
| 2008 | 1.90 million metric tons | +7.9% |
| 2009 | 2.11 million metric tons | +11.1% |
| 2010 | 2.48 million metric tons | +17.5% |
| 2011 | 2.68 million metric tons | +8.1% |
| 2012 | 2.99 million metric tons | +11.6% |
| 2013 | 3.20 million metric tons | +7.0% |
| 2014 | 3.38 million metric tons | +5.6% |
| 2015 | 3.58 million metric tons | +5.8% |
| 2016 | 3.78 million metric tons | +5.7% |
| 2017 | 3.99 million metric tons | +5.7% |
| 2018 | 4.20 million metric tons | +5.1% |
| 2019 | 4.31 million metric tons | +2.7% |
| 2020 | 4.61 million metric tons | +6.8% |
| 2021 | 4.74 million metric tons | +2.8% |
| 2022 | 4.85 million metric tons | +2.3% |
| 2023 | 5.07 million metric tons | +4.6% |
| 2024 | 5.26 million metric tons | +3.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 56,125 metric tons | 49,317 metric tons | 63,761 metric tons | 10 |
| 1970s | 76,930 metric tons | 65,834 metric tons | 92,754 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 147,150 metric tons | 97,364 metric tons | 216,367 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 457,395 metric tons | 235,321 metric tons | 769,511 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.46 million metric tons | 857,632 metric tons | 2.11 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.46 million metric tons | 2.48 million metric tons | 4.31 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.90 million metric tons | 4.61 million metric tons | 5.26 million metric tons | 5 |
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- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) 2.38 % 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 Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) 6.18 % change on previous year (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt) 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 2.98 % change on previous year (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt) 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in Least developed countries?
- Aquaculture production in Least developed countries was 5.26 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 Least developed countries?
- The highest recorded value was 5.26 million metric tons in 2024.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Least developed countries?
- The lowest recorded value was 49,317 metric tons in 1960.
- How does Least developed countries rank for aquaculture production?
- Least developed countries ranks 20th out of 47 groups with data for 2024.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Least developed countries?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Least developed countries 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.