Aquaculture production in Malaysia
Malaysia: Aquaculture production was 512,360 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
512,360 metric tons
Change on year
up 1.0%
World rank
19th
of 216 countries
All-time high
634,876 metric tons
in 2012
All-time low
7,841 metric tons
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Aquaculture production in Malaysia, 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 Malaysia is 512,360 metric tons, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1.0% on the previous year and down 1.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Malaysia peaked at 634,876 metric tons in 2012 and was at its lowest, 7,841 metric tons, in 1960.
That places Malaysia 19th out of 216 countries 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 Malaysia, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 7,841 metric tons | — |
| 1961 | 7,911 metric tons | +0.9% |
| 1962 | 9,968 metric tons | +26.0% |
| 1963 | 21,941 metric tons | +120.1% |
| 1964 | 21,302 metric tons | -2.9% |
| 1965 | 21,508 metric tons | +1.0% |
| 1966 | 26,709 metric tons | +24.2% |
| 1967 | 29,211 metric tons | +9.4% |
| 1968 | 29,408 metric tons | +0.7% |
| 1969 | 30,802 metric tons | +4.7% |
| 1970 | 34,296 metric tons | +11.3% |
| 1971 | 31,287 metric tons | -8.8% |
| 1972 | 32,578 metric tons | +4.1% |
| 1973 | 42,867 metric tons | +31.6% |
| 1974 | 51,946 metric tons | +21.2% |
| 1975 | 32,071 metric tons | -38.3% |
| 1976 | 34,842 metric tons | +8.6% |
| 1977 | 49,737 metric tons | +42.8% |
| 1978 | 59,058 metric tons | +18.7% |
| 1979 | 67,206 metric tons | +13.8% |
| 1980 | 125,334 metric tons | +86.5% |
| 1981 | 73,262 metric tons | -41.5% |
| 1982 | 57,185 metric tons | -21.9% |
| 1983 | 46,528 metric tons | -18.6% |
| 1984 | 67,777 metric tons | +45.7% |
| 1985 | 51,875 metric tons | -23.5% |
| 1986 | 52,107 metric tons | +0.4% |
| 1987 | 46,486 metric tons | -10.8% |
| 1988 | 47,345 metric tons | +1.8% |
| 1989 | 53,647 metric tons | +13.3% |
| 1990 | 52,919 metric tons | -1.4% |
| 1991 | 64,845 metric tons | +22.5% |
| 1992 | 79,700 metric tons | +22.9% |
| 1993 | 105,241 metric tons | +32.0% |
| 1994 | 114,112 metric tons | +8.4% |
| 1995 | 132,745 metric tons | +16.3% |
| 1996 | 109,063 metric tons | -17.8% |
| 1997 | 107,984 metric tons | -1.0% |
| 1998 | 133,635 metric tons | +23.8% |
| 1999 | 166,974 metric tons | +24.9% |
| 2000 | 167,898 metric tons | +0.6% |
| 2001 | 177,021 metric tons | +5.4% |
| 2002 | 183,990 metric tons | +3.9% |
| 2003 | 192,160 metric tons | +4.4% |
| 2004 | 202,218 metric tons | +5.2% |
| 2005 | 215,834 metric tons | +6.7% |
| 2006 | 228,317 metric tons | +5.8% |
| 2007 | 268,508 metric tons | +17.6% |
| 2008 | 354,579 metric tons | +32.1% |
| 2009 | 472,502 metric tons | +33.3% |
| 2010 | 581,243 metric tons | +23.0% |
| 2011 | 526,692 metric tons | -9.4% |
| 2012 | 634,876 metric tons | +20.5% |
| 2013 | 530,702 metric tons | -16.4% |
| 2014 | 521,014 metric tons | -1.8% |
| 2015 | 506,965 metric tons | -2.7% |
| 2016 | 407,887 metric tons | -19.5% |
| 2017 | 427,516 metric tons | +4.8% |
| 2018 | 391,977 metric tons | -8.3% |
| 2019 | 412,281 metric tons | +5.2% |
| 2020 | 400,517 metric tons | -2.9% |
| 2021 | 417,478 metric tons | +4.2% |
| 2022 | 574,182 metric tons | +37.5% |
| 2023 | 507,368 metric tons | -11.6% |
| 2024 | 512,360 metric tons | +1.0% |
Malaysia compared with similar countries
- Malaysia's 512,360 metric tons is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,803 metric tons, 88.3× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Malaysia's 512,360 metric tons is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1,310 metric tons, 391.1× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 20,660 metric tons | 7,841 metric tons | 30,802 metric tons | 10 |
| 1970s | 43,589 metric tons | 31,287 metric tons | 67,206 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 62,155 metric tons | 46,486 metric tons | 125,334 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 106,722 metric tons | 52,919 metric tons | 166,974 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 246,303 metric tons | 167,898 metric tons | 472,502 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 494,115 metric tons | 391,977 metric tons | 634,876 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 482,381 metric tons | 400,517 metric tons | 574,182 metric tons | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
More environment data for Malaysia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -1.65 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -1.9 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.179 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.25 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate -2.55 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 4.33 % 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 0.9114 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in Malaysia?
- Aquaculture production in Malaysia was 512,360 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 Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 634,876 metric tons in 2012.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,841 metric tons in 1960.
- How does Malaysia rank for aquaculture production?
- Malaysia ranks 19th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia 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.