Aquaculture production in Paraguay
Paraguay: Aquaculture production was 22,300 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Aquaculture production in Paraguay, 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 Paraguay stood at 22,300 metric tons. That is the highest value across all 65 years on record.
The figure is up 10.7% on the previous year and up 197.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Paraguay peaked at 22,300 metric tons in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 metric tons, in 1960.
That places Paraguay 61st 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 | 12.7 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 54 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 145.1 metric tons | 60 metric tons | 350 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,684 metric tons | 103 metric tons | 2,600 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,928 metric tons | 2,957 metric tons | 12,750 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 18,140 metric tons | 14,100 metric tons | 22,300 metric tons | 5 |
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More environment data for Paraguay
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 41.44 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 5.98 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 24.41 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 0.3165 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 1.03 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.0479 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 26.45 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.0016 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.0283 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 0.6091 Mt CO2e (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in Paraguay?
- Aquaculture production in Paraguay was 22,300 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 Paraguay?
- The highest recorded value was 22,300 metric tons in 2024.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Paraguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 metric tons in 1960.
- How does Paraguay rank for aquaculture production?
- Paraguay ranks 61st out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Paraguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 197.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Paraguay 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.