Aquaculture production in Pakistan
Pakistan: Aquaculture production was 174,338 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
174,338 metric tons
Change on year
up 3.3%
World rank
29th
of 216 countries
All-time high
174,338 metric tons
in 2024
All-time low
1,170 metric tons
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Aquaculture production in Pakistan, 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
Pakistan recorded 174,338 metric tons for aquaculture production in 2024. That is the highest value across all 65 years on record.
The figure is up 3.3% on the previous year and up 17.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Pakistan peaked at 174,338 metric tons in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1,170 metric tons, in 1960.
Pakistan ranks 29th of 216 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Aquaculture production in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,170 metric tons | — |
| 1961 | 1,270 metric tons | +8.5% |
| 1962 | 1,360 metric tons | +7.1% |
| 1963 | 1,470 metric tons | +8.1% |
| 1964 | 1,580 metric tons | +7.5% |
| 1965 | 1,700 metric tons | +7.6% |
| 1966 | 1,840 metric tons | +8.2% |
| 1967 | 1,980 metric tons | +7.6% |
| 1968 | 2,130 metric tons | +7.6% |
| 1969 | 2,300 metric tons | +8.0% |
| 1970 | 2,500 metric tons | +8.7% |
| 1971 | 2,700 metric tons | +8.0% |
| 1972 | 2,900 metric tons | +7.4% |
| 1973 | 3,100 metric tons | +6.9% |
| 1974 | 3,300 metric tons | +6.5% |
| 1975 | 3,600 metric tons | +9.1% |
| 1976 | 3,900 metric tons | +8.3% |
| 1977 | 4,200 metric tons | +7.7% |
| 1978 | 4,500 metric tons | +7.1% |
| 1979 | 4,800 metric tons | +6.7% |
| 1980 | 5,200 metric tons | +8.3% |
| 1981 | 5,600 metric tons | +7.7% |
| 1982 | 6,000 metric tons | +7.1% |
| 1983 | 6,500 metric tons | +8.3% |
| 1984 | 8,500 metric tons | +30.8% |
| 1985 | 8,500 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 8,500 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 8,500 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 6,837 metric tons | -19.6% |
| 1989 | 9,750 metric tons | +42.6% |
| 1990 | 10,041 metric tons | +3.0% |
| 1991 | 12,795 metric tons | +27.4% |
| 1992 | 12,604 metric tons | -1.5% |
| 1993 | 13,389 metric tons | +6.2% |
| 1994 | 14,664 metric tons | +9.5% |
| 1995 | 14,848 metric tons | +1.3% |
| 1996 | 13,557 metric tons | -8.7% |
| 1997 | 15,464 metric tons | +14.1% |
| 1998 | 17,369 metric tons | +12.3% |
| 1999 | 23,076 metric tons | +32.9% |
| 2000 | 12,485 metric tons | -45.9% |
| 2001 | 57,632 metric tons | +361.6% |
| 2002 | 66,970 metric tons | +16.2% |
| 2003 | 73,047 metric tons | +9.1% |
| 2004 | 76,653 metric tons | +4.9% |
| 2005 | 80,622 metric tons | +5.2% |
| 2006 | 121,826 metric tons | +51.1% |
| 2007 | 130,092 metric tons | +6.8% |
| 2008 | 135,098 metric tons | +3.8% |
| 2009 | 138,099 metric tons | +2.2% |
| 2010 | 140,101 metric tons | +1.4% |
| 2011 | 141,935 metric tons | +1.3% |
| 2012 | 142,832 metric tons | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 148,120 metric tons | +3.7% |
| 2014 | 148,381 metric tons | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 151,174 metric tons | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 157,017 metric tons | +3.9% |
| 2017 | 158,075 metric tons | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 159,706 metric tons | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 161,390 metric tons | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 163,132 metric tons | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 165,212 metric tons | +1.3% |
| 2022 | 166,200 metric tons | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 168,700 metric tons | +1.5% |
| 2024 | 174,338 metric tons | +3.3% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 174,338 metric tons is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 9,636 metric tons, 18.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 174,338 metric tons is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 5,171 metric tons, 33.7× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Aquaculture production in Pakistan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +361.6% | 12,485 metric tons | 57,632 metric tons |
| 2000 | -45.9% | 23,076 metric tons | 12,485 metric tons |
| 2006 | +51.1% | 80,622 metric tons | 121,826 metric tons |
| 1989 | +42.6% | 6,837 metric tons | 9,750 metric tons |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,680 metric tons | 1,170 metric tons | 2,300 metric tons | 10 |
| 1970s | 3,550 metric tons | 2,500 metric tons | 4,800 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 7,389 metric tons | 5,200 metric tons | 9,750 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 14,781 metric tons | 10,041 metric tons | 23,076 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 89,252 metric tons | 12,485 metric tons | 138,099 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 150,873 metric tons | 140,101 metric tons | 161,390 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 167,516 metric tons | 163,132 metric tons | 174,338 metric tons | 5 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
- 26 United Kingdom 226,006 metric tons compare
- 27 Colombia 210,520 metric tons compare
- 28 France 189,039 metric tons compare
- 30 Saudi Arabia 161,883 metric tons compare
- 31 Canada 160,518 metric tons compare
- 32 Uzbekistan 155,819 metric tons compare
More environment data for Pakistan
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -10.53 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -7.64 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.373 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.58 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.7034 % 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 3.1 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in Pakistan?
- Aquaculture production in Pakistan was 174,338 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 Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 174,338 metric tons in 2024.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,170 metric tons in 1960.
- How does Pakistan rank for aquaculture production?
- Pakistan ranks 29th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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.