Aquaculture production in Myanmar
Myanmar: Aquaculture production was 1.21 million metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Aquaculture production in Myanmar, 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 Myanmar stood at 1.21 million metric tons. That is the highest value across all 65 years on record.
The figure is up 0.7% on the previous year and up 25.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Myanmar peaked at 1.21 million metric tons in 2024 and was at its lowest, 80 metric tons, in 1960.
That places Myanmar 12th 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 Myanmar, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 80 metric tons | — |
| 1961 | 110 metric tons | +37.5% |
| 1962 | 140 metric tons | +27.3% |
| 1963 | 180 metric tons | +28.6% |
| 1964 | 230 metric tons | +27.8% |
| 1965 | 290 metric tons | +26.1% |
| 1966 | 350 metric tons | +20.7% |
| 1967 | 430 metric tons | +22.9% |
| 1968 | 520 metric tons | +20.9% |
| 1969 | 620 metric tons | +19.2% |
| 1970 | 730 metric tons | +17.7% |
| 1971 | 860 metric tons | +17.8% |
| 1972 | 1,000 metric tons | +16.3% |
| 1973 | 1,160 metric tons | +16.0% |
| 1974 | 1,330 metric tons | +14.7% |
| 1975 | 1,520 metric tons | +14.3% |
| 1976 | 1,730 metric tons | +13.8% |
| 1977 | 1,970 metric tons | +13.9% |
| 1978 | 2,220 metric tons | +12.7% |
| 1979 | 2,500 metric tons | +12.6% |
| 1980 | 2,790 metric tons | +11.6% |
| 1981 | 3,120 metric tons | +11.8% |
| 1982 | 3,460 metric tons | +10.9% |
| 1983 | 3,840 metric tons | +11.0% |
| 1984 | 3,951 metric tons | +2.9% |
| 1985 | 5,054 metric tons | +27.9% |
| 1986 | 5,805 metric tons | +14.9% |
| 1987 | 5,493 metric tons | -5.4% |
| 1988 | 5,673 metric tons | +3.3% |
| 1989 | 6,947 metric tons | +22.5% |
| 1990 | 7,087 metric tons | +2.0% |
| 1991 | 8,822 metric tons | +24.5% |
| 1992 | 25,954 metric tons | +194.2% |
| 1993 | 51,676 metric tons | +99.1% |
| 1994 | 64,584 metric tons | +25.0% |
| 1995 | 71,700 metric tons | +11.0% |
| 1996 | 71,508 metric tons | -0.3% |
| 1997 | 82,740 metric tons | +15.7% |
| 1998 | 81,968 metric tons | -0.9% |
| 1999 | 91,114 metric tons | +11.2% |
| 2000 | 98,912 metric tons | +8.6% |
| 2001 | 121,266 metric tons | +22.6% |
| 2002 | 190,120 metric tons | +56.8% |
| 2003 | 252,010 metric tons | +32.6% |
| 2004 | 400,360 metric tons | +58.9% |
| 2005 | 485,220 metric tons | +21.2% |
| 2006 | 574,990 metric tons | +18.5% |
| 2007 | 604,660 metric tons | +5.2% |
| 2008 | 675,064 metric tons | +11.6% |
| 2009 | 779,296 metric tons | +15.4% |
| 2010 | 852,791 metric tons | +9.4% |
| 2011 | 819,156 metric tons | -3.9% |
| 2012 | 888,369 metric tons | +8.4% |
| 2013 | 930,780 metric tons | +4.8% |
| 2014 | 964,256 metric tons | +3.6% |
| 2015 | 999,630 metric tons | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 1.02 million metric tons | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 1.05 million metric tons | +3.1% |
| 2018 | 1.13 million metric tons | +7.9% |
| 2019 | 1.08 million metric tons | -4.4% |
| 2020 | 1.14 million metric tons | +5.8% |
| 2021 | 1.17 million metric tons | +2.0% |
| 2022 | 1.20 million metric tons | +2.5% |
| 2023 | 1.20 million metric tons | +0.4% |
| 2024 | 1.21 million metric tons | +0.7% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 1.21 million metric tons is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 9,636 metric tons, 125.7× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 1.21 million metric tons is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1,310 metric tons, 924.4× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Aquaculture production in Myanmar changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | +194.2% | 8,822 metric tons | 25,954 metric tons |
| 1993 | +99.1% | 25,954 metric tons | 51,676 metric tons |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 295 metric tons | 80 metric tons | 620 metric tons | 10 |
| 1970s | 1,502 metric tons | 730 metric tons | 2,500 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 4,613 metric tons | 2,790 metric tons | 6,947 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 55,715 metric tons | 7,087 metric tons | 91,114 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 418,190 metric tons | 98,912 metric tons | 779,296 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 973,505 metric tons | 819,156 metric tons | 1.13 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.18 million metric tons | 1.14 million metric tons | 1.21 million metric tons | 5 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More environment data for Myanmar
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -0.016 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 0.9805 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.243 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.43 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -0.3823 % 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 -0.7174 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in Myanmar?
- Aquaculture production in Myanmar was 1.21 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 Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 1.21 million metric tons in 2024.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 80 metric tons in 1960.
- How does Myanmar rank for aquaculture production?
- Myanmar ranks 12th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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.