Aquaculture production in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Aquaculture production was 18,005 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Aquaculture production in Nicaragua, 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 Nicaragua stood at 18,005 metric tons.
The figure is down 6.0% on the previous year and down 41.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Nicaragua peaked at 31,568 metric tons in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0 metric tons, in 1960.
That places Nicaragua 70th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 29.3 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 74 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,890 metric tons | 60 metric tons | 4,790 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 9,992 metric tons | 5,435 metric tons | 18,943 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 24,368 metric tons | 15,766 metric tons | 30,566 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 25,843 metric tons | 18,005 metric tons | 31,568 metric tons | 5 |
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More environment data for Nicaragua
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 19.16 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 2.77 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 9.07 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 0.3791 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 0.0366 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.0029 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 10.54 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.0186 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.0112 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 1.03 Mt CO2e (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in Nicaragua?
- Aquaculture production in Nicaragua was 18,005 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 Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 31,568 metric tons in 2022.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 metric tons in 1960.
- How does Nicaragua rank for aquaculture production?
- Nicaragua ranks 70th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nicaragua 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.