Aquaculture production (metric tons) in Syria
Syria: Aquaculture production (metric tons) was 1,165 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Aquaculture production in Syria, 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
The most recent figure for aquaculture production in Syria is 1,165 metric tons, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 22.6% on the previous year and down 61.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Syria peaked at 8,902 metric tons in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0 metric tons, in 1960.
That places Syria 133rd 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 (metric tons) in Syria, 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 | 1 metric tons | — |
| 1969 | 4 metric tons | +300.0% |
| 1970 | 8 metric tons | +100.0% |
| 1971 | 10 metric tons | +25.0% |
| 1972 | 15 metric tons | +50.0% |
| 1973 | 20 metric tons | +33.3% |
| 1974 | 20 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 30 metric tons | +50.0% |
| 1976 | 70 metric tons | +133.3% |
| 1977 | 120 metric tons | +71.4% |
| 1978 | 163 metric tons | +35.8% |
| 1979 | 230 metric tons | +41.1% |
| 1980 | 509 metric tons | +121.3% |
| 1981 | 816 metric tons | +60.3% |
| 1982 | 1,122 metric tons | +37.5% |
| 1983 | 1,375 metric tons | +22.5% |
| 1984 | 2,055 metric tons | +49.5% |
| 1985 | 2,810 metric tons | +36.7% |
| 1986 | 2,573 metric tons | -8.4% |
| 1987 | 1,982 metric tons | -23.0% |
| 1988 | 3,040 metric tons | +53.4% |
| 1989 | 2,662 metric tons | -12.4% |
| 1990 | 2,729 metric tons | +2.5% |
| 1991 | 3,169 metric tons | +16.1% |
| 1992 | 5,116 metric tons | +61.4% |
| 1993 | 4,635 metric tons | -9.4% |
| 1994 | 4,521 metric tons | -2.5% |
| 1995 | 5,857 metric tons | +29.6% |
| 1996 | 6,355 metric tons | +8.5% |
| 1997 | 5,596 metric tons | -11.9% |
| 1998 | 7,233 metric tons | +29.3% |
| 1999 | 6,079 metric tons | -16.0% |
| 2000 | 6,797 metric tons | +11.8% |
| 2001 | 5,880 metric tons | -13.5% |
| 2002 | 5,988 metric tons | +1.8% |
| 2003 | 7,217 metric tons | +20.5% |
| 2004 | 8,692 metric tons | +20.4% |
| 2005 | 8,533 metric tons | -1.8% |
| 2006 | 8,902 metric tons | +4.3% |
| 2007 | 8,425 metric tons | -5.4% |
| 2008 | 8,595 metric tons | +2.0% |
| 2009 | 8,697 metric tons | +1.2% |
| 2010 | 8,610 metric tons | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 7,500 metric tons | -12.9% |
| 2012 | 6,200 metric tons | -17.3% |
| 2013 | 4,000 metric tons | -35.5% |
| 2014 | 3,000 metric tons | -25.0% |
| 2015 | 2,500 metric tons | -16.7% |
| 2016 | 2,500 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 2,350 metric tons | -6.0% |
| 2018 | 2,225 metric tons | -5.3% |
| 2019 | 2,150 metric tons | -3.4% |
| 2020 | 1,855 metric tons | -13.7% |
| 2021 | 1,805 metric tons | -2.7% |
| 2022 | 1,755 metric tons | -2.8% |
| 2023 | 1,505 metric tons | -14.2% |
| 2024 | 1,165 metric tons | -22.6% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 1,165 metric tons is above the median for low income countries, which is 1,165 metric tons, 1.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Syria's 1,165 metric tons is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 5,171 metric tons, 23% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Aquaculture production (metric tons) in Syria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | +300.0% | 1 metric tons | 4 metric tons |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.5 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 4 metric tons | 10 |
| 1970s | 68.6 metric tons | 8 metric tons | 230 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,894 metric tons | 509 metric tons | 3,040 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 5,129 metric tons | 2,729 metric tons | 7,233 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 7,773 metric tons | 5,880 metric tons | 8,902 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,104 metric tons | 2,150 metric tons | 8,610 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,617 metric tons | 1,165 metric tons | 1,855 metric tons | 5 |
Countries ranked near Syria
- 130 East Timor 1,255 metric tons compare
- 131 French Polynesia 1,247 metric tons compare
- 132 Channel Islands 1,190 metric tons compare
- 134 Slovenia 1,102 metric tons compare
- 135 Lebanon 988 metric tons compare
- 136 Estonia 960.24 metric tons compare
More environment data for Syria
- Grazing land use over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0622 % change on previous year (2025)
- Grazing land use over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Grazing land use over the long-term, per capita 0.3184 hectares per person (2025)
- Grazing land use over the long-term, per square kilometre 44.45 hectares per square kilometre (2024)
- Sawnwood, coniferous — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 1.36 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2022)
- 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 3.74 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in Syria?
- Aquaculture production in Syria was 1,165 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 Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 8,902 metric tons in 2006.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 metric tons in 1960.
- How does Syria rank for aquaculture production?
- Syria ranks 133rd out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 61.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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.