Aquaculture production in United States Virgin Islands
United States Virgin Islands: Aquaculture production was 6 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Aquaculture production in United States Virgin Islands, 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 United States Virgin Islands stood at 6 metric tons.
The figure is down 21.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in United States Virgin Islands peaked at 10 metric tons in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0 metric tons, in 1960.
United States Virgin Islands ranks 186th 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 | 2.6 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 7 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 4 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 10 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.36 metric tons | 6 metric tons | 10 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 6 metric tons | 6 metric tons | 6 metric tons | 5 |
Countries ranked near United States Virgin Islands
- 183 Isle of Man 8 metric tons compare
- 183 Kiribati 8 metric tons compare
- 183 Luxembourg 8 metric tons compare
- 186 Vanuatu 6 metric tons compare
- 188 Barbados 5.5 metric tons compare
- 189 Trinidad and Tobago 4.5 metric tons compare
More environment data for United States Virgin Islands
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 0.0245 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 0.2347 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 0.0169 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 0 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 0.0192 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 0.0023 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Processes 0.0002 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 0.0002 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 0.0019 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Carbon intensity of GDP 0.0001 kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in United States Virgin Islands?
- Aquaculture production in United States Virgin Islands was 6 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 States Virgin Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 10 metric tons in 2006.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in United States Virgin Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 metric tons in 1960.
- How does United States Virgin Islands rank for aquaculture production?
- United States Virgin Islands ranks 186th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in United States Virgin Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States Virgin Islands 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.