Aquaculture production in Argentina
Argentina: Aquaculture production was 12,175 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Aquaculture production in Argentina, 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 Argentina is 12,175 metric tons, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 65 years on record.
That represents a change of up 120.7% on the previous year and up 204.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Argentina peaked at 12,175 metric tons in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 metric tons, in 1960.
Argentina ranks 79th of 216 countries on this measure, 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 | 5.1 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 15 metric tons | 10 |
| 1970s | 42.9 metric tons | 19 metric tons | 78 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 215.7 metric tons | 90 metric tons | 353 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 889 metric tons | 300 metric tons | 1,474 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,090 metric tons | 1,340 metric tons | 2,957 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,334 metric tons | 2,592 metric tons | 4,003 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,897 metric tons | 2,084 metric tons | 12,175 metric tons | 5 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
- 76 Cameroon 14,100 metric tons compare
- 77 Cuba 13,647 metric tons compare
- 78 Moldova 12,757 metric tons compare
- 80 Afghanistan 12,170 metric tons compare
- 81 Costa Rica 12,168 metric tons compare
- 82 El Salvador 11,868 metric tons compare
More environment data for Argentina
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) 47.89 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) 39.4 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 21.8 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 21.51 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total fisheries production 918,105 metric tons (2024)
- Capture fisheries production 905,930 metric tons (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 183.27 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 4.01 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 39.12 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon intensity of GDP 0.314 kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in Argentina?
- Aquaculture production in Argentina was 12,175 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 Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 12,175 metric tons in 2024.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 metric tons in 1960.
- How does Argentina rank for aquaculture production?
- Argentina ranks 79th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 204.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina 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.