Aquaculture production in Ukraine
Ukraine: Aquaculture production was 18,642 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Aquaculture production in Ukraine, 1970–2024
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 Ukraine stood at 18,642 metric tons.
That represents a change of up 21.9% on the previous year and down 23.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Ukraine peaked at 66,904 metric tons in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0 metric tons, in 1970.
That places Ukraine 68th 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 in Ukraine, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1971 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1972 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1973 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1974 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1975 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1976 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1977 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1978 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1979 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1980 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1981 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1982 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1983 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1984 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1985 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1986 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1987 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1992 | 66,904 metric tons | — |
| 1993 | 66,117 metric tons | -1.2% |
| 1994 | 43,686 metric tons | -33.9% |
| 1995 | 35,368 metric tons | -19.0% |
| 1996 | 32,709 metric tons | -7.5% |
| 1997 | 30,000 metric tons | -8.3% |
| 1998 | 28,332 metric tons | -5.6% |
| 1999 | 33,816 metric tons | +19.4% |
| 2000 | 30,969 metric tons | -8.4% |
| 2001 | 31,037 metric tons | +0.2% |
| 2002 | 30,870 metric tons | -0.5% |
| 2003 | 25,615 metric tons | -17.0% |
| 2004 | 26,350 metric tons | +2.9% |
| 2005 | 28,854 metric tons | +9.5% |
| 2006 | 19,181 metric tons | -33.5% |
| 2007 | 27,965 metric tons | +45.8% |
| 2008 | 24,337 metric tons | -13.0% |
| 2009 | 24,082 metric tons | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 22,865 metric tons | -5.1% |
| 2011 | 23,553 metric tons | +3.0% |
| 2012 | 23,720 metric tons | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 23,175 metric tons | -2.3% |
| 2014 | 24,434 metric tons | +5.4% |
| 2015 | 22,241 metric tons | -9.0% |
| 2016 | 21,425 metric tons | -3.7% |
| 2017 | 20,168 metric tons | -5.9% |
| 2018 | 18,595 metric tons | -7.8% |
| 2019 | 18,612 metric tons | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 18,583 metric tons | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 16,906 metric tons | -9.0% |
| 2022 | 14,661 metric tons | -13.3% |
| 2023 | 15,292 metric tons | +4.3% |
| 2024 | 18,642 metric tons | +21.9% |
Ukraine compared with similar countries
- Ukraine's 18,642 metric tons is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,803 metric tons, 3.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Ukraine's 18,642 metric tons is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 10,060 metric tons, 1.9× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 8 |
| 1990s | 42,116 metric tons | 28,332 metric tons | 66,904 metric tons | 8 |
| 2000s | 26,926 metric tons | 19,181 metric tons | 31,037 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 21,879 metric tons | 18,595 metric tons | 24,434 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 16,817 metric tons | 14,661 metric tons | 18,642 metric tons | 5 |
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More environment data for Ukraine
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -7.91 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -8.18 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.795 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.27 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 9.38 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -2.31 % 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 -5.67 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in Ukraine?
- Aquaculture production in Ukraine was 18,642 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 Ukraine?
- The highest recorded value was 66,904 metric tons in 1992.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Ukraine?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 metric tons in 1970.
- How does Ukraine rank for aquaculture production?
- Ukraine ranks 68th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Ukraine?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ukraine 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.