Aquaculture production (metric tons) in Upper middle income
Upper middle income: Aquaculture production (metric tons) was 111.39 million metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
111.39 million metric tons
Change on year
up 4.0%
Rank
7th
of 47 groups
All-time high
111.39 million metric tons
in 2024
All-time low
987,820 metric tons
in 1962
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Aquaculture production in Upper middle income, 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 Upper middle income stood at 111.39 million metric tons. That is the highest value across all 65 years on record.
The figure is up 4.0% on the previous year and up 37.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Upper middle income peaked at 111.39 million metric tons in 2024 and was at its lowest, 987,820 metric tons, in 1962.
That places Upper middle income 7th out of 47 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Aquaculture production (metric tons) in Upper middle income, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.18 million metric tons | — |
| 1961 | 1.02 million metric tons | -13.7% |
| 1962 | 987,820 metric tons | -2.7% |
| 1963 | 1.12 million metric tons | +12.9% |
| 1964 | 1.28 million metric tons | +15.1% |
| 1965 | 1.43 million metric tons | +11.6% |
| 1966 | 1.62 million metric tons | +13.3% |
| 1967 | 1.64 million metric tons | +0.7% |
| 1968 | 1.66 million metric tons | +1.7% |
| 1969 | 1.89 million metric tons | +13.3% |
| 1970 | 1.87 million metric tons | -0.6% |
| 1971 | 2.20 million metric tons | +17.6% |
| 1972 | 2.37 million metric tons | +7.8% |
| 1973 | 2.23 million metric tons | -6.1% |
| 1974 | 2.44 million metric tons | +9.3% |
| 1975 | 2.64 million metric tons | +8.6% |
| 1976 | 2.66 million metric tons | +0.7% |
| 1977 | 3.43 million metric tons | +28.8% |
| 1978 | 3.70 million metric tons | +8.0% |
| 1979 | 3.67 million metric tons | -0.8% |
| 1980 | 4.02 million metric tons | +9.6% |
| 1981 | 4.01 million metric tons | -0.3% |
| 1982 | 4.26 million metric tons | +6.1% |
| 1983 | 4.78 million metric tons | +12.3% |
| 1984 | 5.47 million metric tons | +14.4% |
| 1985 | 6.29 million metric tons | +15.1% |
| 1986 | 6.92 million metric tons | +10.0% |
| 1987 | 7.85 million metric tons | +13.3% |
| 1988 | 9.07 million metric tons | +15.6% |
| 1989 | 9.91 million metric tons | +9.3% |
| 1990 | 10.37 million metric tons | +4.6% |
| 1991 | 11.81 million metric tons | +13.9% |
| 1992 | 14.55 million metric tons | +23.2% |
| 1993 | 17.81 million metric tons | +22.4% |
| 1994 | 21.08 million metric tons | +18.4% |
| 1995 | 24.28 million metric tons | +15.2% |
| 1996 | 26.75 million metric tons | +10.2% |
| 1997 | 26.98 million metric tons | +0.9% |
| 1998 | 29.04 million metric tons | +7.6% |
| 1999 | 31.81 million metric tons | +9.5% |
| 2000 | 33.85 million metric tons | +6.4% |
| 2001 | 35.63 million metric tons | +5.3% |
| 2002 | 38.21 million metric tons | +7.2% |
| 2003 | 40.59 million metric tons | +6.2% |
| 2004 | 43.93 million metric tons | +8.2% |
| 2005 | 46.92 million metric tons | +6.8% |
| 2006 | 49.84 million metric tons | +6.2% |
| 2007 | 52.81 million metric tons | +5.9% |
| 2008 | 55.77 million metric tons | +5.6% |
| 2009 | 59.11 million metric tons | +6.0% |
| 2010 | 62.74 million metric tons | +6.2% |
| 2011 | 65.96 million metric tons | +5.1% |
| 2012 | 71.04 million metric tons | +7.7% |
| 2013 | 77.36 million metric tons | +8.9% |
| 2014 | 80.93 million metric tons | +4.6% |
| 2015 | 84.49 million metric tons | +4.4% |
| 2016 | 87.79 million metric tons | +3.9% |
| 2017 | 90.36 million metric tons | +2.9% |
| 2018 | 92.45 million metric tons | +2.3% |
| 2019 | 94.95 million metric tons | +2.7% |
| 2020 | 97.01 million metric tons | +2.2% |
| 2021 | 99.34 million metric tons | +2.4% |
| 2022 | 103.17 million metric tons | +3.9% |
| 2023 | 107.05 million metric tons | +3.8% |
| 2024 | 111.39 million metric tons | +4.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.38 million metric tons | 987,820 metric tons | 1.89 million metric tons | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.72 million metric tons | 1.87 million metric tons | 3.70 million metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.26 million metric tons | 4.01 million metric tons | 9.91 million metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 21.45 million metric tons | 10.37 million metric tons | 31.81 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 45.67 million metric tons | 33.85 million metric tons | 59.11 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 80.81 million metric tons | 62.74 million metric tons | 94.95 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 103.59 million metric tons | 97.01 million metric tons | 111.39 million metric tons | 5 |
Countries ranked near Upper middle income
- 4 Vietnam 5.65 million metric tons compare
- 5 Bangladesh 2.98 million metric tons compare
- 6 South Korea 2.28 million metric tons compare
- 7 Philippines 2.22 million metric tons compare
- 8 Norway 1.67 million metric tons compare
- 9 Egypt 1.60 million metric tons compare
- 10 Chile 1.42 million metric tons compare
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- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual 1.62 % change on previous year (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) 0.7087 % change on previous year (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) 1.65 % change on previous year (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt) 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt) 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt) 0.8399 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in Upper middle income?
- Aquaculture production in Upper middle income was 111.39 million 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 Upper middle income?
- The highest recorded value was 111.39 million metric tons in 2024.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Upper middle income?
- The lowest recorded value was 987,820 metric tons in 1962.
- How does Upper middle income rank for aquaculture production?
- Upper middle income ranks 7th out of 47 groups with data for 2024.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Upper middle income?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Upper middle income 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.