Aquaculture production in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Aquaculture production was 4.5 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Aquaculture production in Trinidad and Tobago, 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 Trinidad and Tobago is 4.5 metric tons, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 18.2% on the previous year and down 17.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 54 metric tons in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0 metric tons, in 1960.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 189th of 215 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
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 | 0.2 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 2 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.5 metric tons | 2 metric tons | 15 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 17.88 metric tons | 7 metric tons | 27.36 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.26 metric tons | 5.45 metric tons | 54 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.96 metric tons | 4.2 metric tons | 18.2 metric tons | 5 |
Countries ranked near Trinidad and Tobago
- 186 Vanuatu 6 metric tons compare
- 186 United States Virgin Islands 6 metric tons compare
- 188 Barbados 5.5 metric tons compare
- 190 Saint Kitts and Nevis 4 metric tons compare
- 191 Aruba 1.5 metric tons compare
- 192 Marshall Islands 1.2 metric tons compare
More environment data for Trinidad and Tobago
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -1.54 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -1.36 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.27 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.79 °C (2025)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import 704.35 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import 0.0011 t per person (2024)
- Exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.4 Percentage change (2024)
- Exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -1.92 Percentage change (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 132 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Aquaculture production in Trinidad and Tobago was 4.5 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 Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 54 metric tons in 2019.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 metric tons in 1960.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for aquaculture production?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 189th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Trinidad and Tobago 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.