Aquaculture production in Niger
Niger: Aquaculture production was 267 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
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 148th 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 | 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
- 145 Haiti 313 metric tons compare
- 146 Belgium 303 metric tons compare
- 147 Belize 270.97 metric tons compare
- 149 Turkmenistan 210 metric tons compare
- 150 Sierra Leone 185 metric tons compare
- 151 Saint Lucia 158.94 metric tons compare
More environment data for Niger
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 41.15 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 1.52 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 24.49 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 1.05 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 0.4738 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.0004 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 27.27 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.0005 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.01 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 1.25 Mt CO2e (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 148th out of 215 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.