Aquaculture production in New Zealand
New Zealand: Aquaculture production was 98,878 metric tons in 2024. β Volatile
Aquaculture production in New Zealand, 1960β2024
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 New Zealand is 98,878 metric tons, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 9.4% on the previous year and down 10.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in New Zealand peaked at 118,582 metric tons in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1,000 metric tons, in 1961.
That places New Zealand 42nd out of 216 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
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 | 1,980 metric tons | 1,000 metric tons | 2,800 metric tons | 10 |
| 1970s | 2,219 metric tons | 1,400 metric tons | 2,900 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 13,633 metric tons | 2,998 metric tons | 27,751 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 64,006 metric tons | 28,600 metric tons | 93,807 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 96,716 metric tons | 76,024 metric tons | 112,358 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 107,097 metric tons | 91,275 metric tons | 117,266 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 109,921 metric tons | 98,878 metric tons | 118,582 metric tons | 5 |
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More environment data for New Zealand
- Historical exposure to drought β Land soil moisture anomaly -0.2131 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought β Cropland soil moisture anomaly 1.69 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.379 Β°C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.23 Β°C (2025)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β Import 48.28 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β Import 0.0041 t per person (2024)
- Exposure to drought β Land soil moisture anomaly -2.56 Percentage change (2024)
- Exposure to drought β Cropland soil moisture anomaly -11.63 Percentage change (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β Import value 31.96 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in New Zealand?
- Aquaculture production in New Zealand was 98,878 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 New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 118,582 metric tons in 2020.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,000 metric tons in 1961.
- How does New Zealand rank for aquaculture production?
- New Zealand ranks 42nd out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand 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.