Aquaculture production (metric tons) in Turkey
Turkey: Aquaculture production (metric tons) was 577,124 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Aquaculture production in Turkey, 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 Turkey stood at 577,124 metric tons. That is the highest value across all 65 years on record.
The figure is up 3.7% on the previous year and up 145.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Turkey peaked at 577,124 metric tons in 2024 and was at its lowest, 60 metric tons, in 1960.
That places Turkey 18th out of 216 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Aquaculture production (metric tons) in Turkey, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 60 metric tons | — |
| 1961 | 80 metric tons | +33.3% |
| 1962 | 100 metric tons | +25.0% |
| 1963 | 120 metric tons | +20.0% |
| 1964 | 150 metric tons | +25.0% |
| 1965 | 180 metric tons | +20.0% |
| 1966 | 220 metric tons | +22.2% |
| 1967 | 250 metric tons | +13.6% |
| 1968 | 310 metric tons | +24.0% |
| 1969 | 350 metric tons | +12.9% |
| 1970 | 400 metric tons | +14.3% |
| 1971 | 470 metric tons | +17.5% |
| 1972 | 530 metric tons | +12.8% |
| 1973 | 600 metric tons | +13.2% |
| 1974 | 680 metric tons | +13.3% |
| 1975 | 770 metric tons | +13.2% |
| 1976 | 860 metric tons | +11.7% |
| 1977 | 970 metric tons | +12.8% |
| 1978 | 1,090 metric tons | +12.4% |
| 1979 | 1,220 metric tons | +11.9% |
| 1980 | 1,370 metric tons | +12.3% |
| 1981 | 1,540 metric tons | +12.4% |
| 1982 | 1,740 metric tons | +13.0% |
| 1983 | 1,970 metric tons | +13.2% |
| 1984 | 2,226 metric tons | +13.0% |
| 1985 | 2,700 metric tons | +21.3% |
| 1986 | 3,075 metric tons | +13.9% |
| 1987 | 3,300 metric tons | +7.3% |
| 1988 | 4,100 metric tons | +24.2% |
| 1989 | 4,354 metric tons | +6.2% |
| 1990 | 5,782 metric tons | +32.8% |
| 1991 | 7,835 metric tons | +35.5% |
| 1992 | 9,085 metric tons | +16.0% |
| 1993 | 12,438 metric tons | +36.9% |
| 1994 | 15,998 metric tons | +28.6% |
| 1995 | 21,607 metric tons | +35.1% |
| 1996 | 33,201 metric tons | +53.7% |
| 1997 | 45,450 metric tons | +36.9% |
| 1998 | 56,700 metric tons | +24.8% |
| 1999 | 63,000 metric tons | +11.1% |
| 2000 | 79,031 metric tons | +25.4% |
| 2001 | 67,244 metric tons | -14.9% |
| 2002 | 61,165 metric tons | -9.0% |
| 2003 | 79,943 metric tons | +30.7% |
| 2004 | 94,450 metric tons | +18.1% |
| 2005 | 119,567 metric tons | +26.6% |
| 2006 | 129,333 metric tons | +8.2% |
| 2007 | 140,743 metric tons | +8.8% |
| 2008 | 152,896 metric tons | +8.6% |
| 2009 | 159,639 metric tons | +4.4% |
| 2010 | 167,721 metric tons | +5.1% |
| 2011 | 188,890 metric tons | +12.6% |
| 2012 | 212,805 metric tons | +12.7% |
| 2013 | 233,864 metric tons | +9.9% |
| 2014 | 235,133 metric tons | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 240,334 metric tons | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 253,395 metric tons | +5.4% |
| 2017 | 276,502 metric tons | +9.1% |
| 2018 | 314,537 metric tons | +13.8% |
| 2019 | 373,356 metric tons | +18.7% |
| 2020 | 421,411 metric tons | +12.9% |
| 2021 | 471,686 metric tons | +11.9% |
| 2022 | 514,823 metric tons | +9.1% |
| 2023 | 556,296 metric tons | +8.1% |
| 2024 | 577,124 metric tons | +3.7% |
Turkey compared with similar countries
- Turkey's 577,124 metric tons is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,803 metric tons, 99.5× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Turkey's 577,124 metric tons is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 10,060 metric tons, 57.4× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 182 metric tons | 60 metric tons | 350 metric tons | 10 |
| 1970s | 759 metric tons | 400 metric tons | 1,220 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,638 metric tons | 1,370 metric tons | 4,354 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 27,110 metric tons | 5,782 metric tons | 63,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 108,401 metric tons | 61,165 metric tons | 159,639 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 249,654 metric tons | 167,721 metric tons | 373,356 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 508,268 metric tons | 421,411 metric tons | 577,124 metric tons | 5 |
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More environment data for Turkey
- Grazing land use over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Grazing land use over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Grazing land use over the long-term, per capita 0.1702 hectares per person (2025)
- Grazing land use over the long-term, per square kilometre 18.99 hectares per square kilometre (2024)
- Sawnwood, coniferous — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate -3.83 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.74 % 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 0.6763 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in Turkey?
- Aquaculture production in Turkey was 577,124 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 Turkey?
- The highest recorded value was 577,124 metric tons in 2024.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Turkey?
- The lowest recorded value was 60 metric tons in 1960.
- How does Turkey rank for aquaculture production?
- Turkey ranks 18th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Turkey?
- Over the last ten years it is up 145.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkey 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.