Aquaculture production in American Samoa
American Samoa: Aquaculture production was 15 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Aquaculture production in American Samoa, 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
The most recent figure for aquaculture production in American Samoa is 15 metric tons, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 16.7% on the previous year and down 25.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in American Samoa peaked at 20 metric tons in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0 metric tons, in 1960.
American Samoa ranks 175th of 216 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 | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.5 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 5 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.7 metric tons | 5 metric tons | 18 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.8 metric tons | 18 metric tons | 20 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.2 metric tons | 15 metric tons | 18 metric tons | 5 |
Countries ranked near American Samoa
- 172 Equatorial Guinea 21 metric tons compare
- 173 Antigua and Barbuda 20 metric tons compare
- 174 Guinea-Bissau 18 metric tons compare
- 176 Samoa 13 metric tons compare
- 177 Northern Mariana Islands 11 metric tons compare
- 177 Palau 11 metric tons compare
More environment data for American Samoa
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 0.0001 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Capture fisheries production 1,512 metric tons (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Waste 0.0008 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 0.0021 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes 0.0003 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture 0.001 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon intensity of GDP 0.0002 kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP (2022)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 0.0021 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Processes 0.0001 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 0.004 Mt CO2e (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in American Samoa?
- Aquaculture production in American Samoa was 15 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 American Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 20 metric tons in 2011.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in American Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 metric tons in 1960.
- How does American Samoa rank for aquaculture production?
- American Samoa ranks 175th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in American Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this American Samoa 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.