Aquaculture production in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Aquaculture production was 2,476 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Aquaculture production in United Arab Emirates, 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
United Arab Emirates recorded 2,476 metric tons for aquaculture production in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.7% on the previous year and up 214.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in United Arab Emirates peaked at 3,525 metric tons in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0 metric tons, in 1960.
That places United Arab Emirates 115th 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 | 3.8 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 9 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 618.7 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 2,300 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,580 metric tons | 198 metric tons | 3,255 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,794 metric tons | 2,258 metric tons | 3,525 metric tons | 5 |
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More environment data for United Arab Emirates
- Land area equipped for irrigation — Share in Cropland 96.22 % (2024)
- Land area equipped for irrigation — Area 93.96 1000 ha (2024)
- Inland waters — Area 18.21 1000 ha (2024)
- Permanent meadows and pastures — Share in Land area 4.22 % (2024)
- Permanent meadows and pastures — Share in Agricultural land 75.44 % (2024)
- Permanent meadows and pastures — Area 300 1000 ha (2024)
- Permanent crops — Share in Agricultural land 10.41 % (2024)
- Permanent crops — Area 41.4 1000 ha (2024)
- Arable land — Share in Agricultural land 14.14 % (2024)
- Arable land — Area 56.24 1000 ha (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in United Arab Emirates?
- Aquaculture production in United Arab Emirates was 2,476 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 United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 3,525 metric tons in 2022.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 metric tons in 1960.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for aquaculture production?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 115th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 214.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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.