Aquaculture production in Niger
Niger: Aquaculture production was 267 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
267 metric tons
Change on year
down 46.0%
World rank
149th
of 216 countries
All-time high
649 metric tons
in 2020
All-time low
0 metric tons
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Aquaculture production in Niger, 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 Niger stood at 267 metric tons.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 46.0% on the previous year and down 18.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Niger peaked at 649 metric tons in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0 metric tons, in 1960.
That places Niger 149th out of 216 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.
Aquaculture production in Niger, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1961 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1963 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1964 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1965 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1966 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1967 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1968 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1969 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1970 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1971 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1972 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1973 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1974 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1975 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1976 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1977 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1978 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1979 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1980 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1981 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1982 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1983 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1984 | 9 metric tons | — |
| 1985 | 7 metric tons | -22.2% |
| 1986 | 8 metric tons | +14.3% |
| 1987 | 14 metric tons | +75.0% |
| 1988 | 20 metric tons | +42.9% |
| 1989 | 19 metric tons | -5.0% |
| 1990 | 36 metric tons | +89.5% |
| 1991 | 21 metric tons | -41.7% |
| 1992 | 8 metric tons | -61.9% |
| 1993 | 10 metric tons | +25.0% |
| 1994 | 17 metric tons | +70.0% |
| 1995 | 35 metric tons | +105.9% |
| 1996 | 11 metric tons | -68.6% |
| 1997 | 13 metric tons | +18.2% |
| 1998 | 12 metric tons | -7.7% |
| 1999 | 14 metric tons | +16.7% |
| 2000 | 15 metric tons | +7.1% |
| 2001 | 21 metric tons | +40.0% |
| 2002 | 40 metric tons | +90.5% |
| 2003 | 40 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 40 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 40 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 40 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 40 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 40 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 70 metric tons | +75.0% |
| 2010 | 70 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 85 metric tons | +21.4% |
| 2012 | 100 metric tons | +17.6% |
| 2013 | 200 metric tons | +100.0% |
| 2014 | 329 metric tons | +64.5% |
| 2015 | 300 metric tons | -8.8% |
| 2016 | 300 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 350 metric tons | +16.7% |
| 2018 | 350 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 351.64 metric tons | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 649 metric tons | +84.6% |
| 2021 | 472 metric tons | -27.3% |
| 2022 | 500 metric tons | +5.9% |
| 2023 | 494 metric tons | -1.2% |
| 2024 | 267 metric tons | -46.0% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 267 metric tons is below the median for low income countries, which is 1,165 metric tons, 23% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Niger's 267 metric tons is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,824 metric tons, 15% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
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 | 7.7 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 20 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 17.7 metric tons | 8 metric tons | 36 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 38.6 metric tons | 15 metric tons | 70 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 243.56 metric tons | 70 metric tons | 351.64 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 476.4 metric tons | 267 metric tons | 649 metric tons | 5 |
Countries ranked near Niger
- 146 Haiti 313 metric tons compare
- 147 Belgium 303 metric tons compare
- 148 Belize 270.97 metric tons compare
- 150 Turkmenistan 210 metric tons compare
- 151 Sierra Leone 185 metric tons compare
- 152 Saint Lucia 158.94 metric tons compare
More environment data for Niger
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 4.49 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 1.65 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.334 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.05 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.68 % 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 2.69 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in Niger?
- Aquaculture production in Niger was 267 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 Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 649 metric tons in 2020.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 metric tons in 1960.
- How does Niger rank for aquaculture production?
- Niger ranks 149th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger 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.