Aquaculture production in Belgium
Belgium: Aquaculture production was 303 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Aquaculture production in Belgium, 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 Belgium is 303 metric tons, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 13.5% on the previous year and up 41.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Belgium peaked at 1,871 metric tons in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0 metric tons, in 1960.
That places Belgium 147th out of 216 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 | 7.5 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 32 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 401 metric tons | 90 metric tons | 735 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 914 metric tons | 675 metric tons | 1,597 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 890.7 metric tons | 126 metric tons | 1,871 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 174.1 metric tons | 44 metric tons | 539 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 249 metric tons | 209 metric tons | 303 metric tons | 5 |
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More environment data for Belgium
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) 23.9 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) 20.01 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 6.01 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 13.71 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total fisheries production 17,371 metric tons (2024)
- Capture fisheries production 17,068 metric tons (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 86.65 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 7.31 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 12.59 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon intensity of GDP 0.1623 kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in Belgium?
- Aquaculture production in Belgium was 303 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 Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 1,871 metric tons in 2000.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 metric tons in 1960.
- How does Belgium rank for aquaculture production?
- Belgium ranks 147th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium 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.