Aquaculture production in Belize

Belize: Aquaculture production was 270.97 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
270.97 metric tons
Change on year
up 0.5%
World rank
148th
of 216 countries
All-time high
11,426 metric tons
in 2004
All-time low
0 metric tons
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024

Aquaculture production in Belize, 1960–2024

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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 Belize is 270.97 metric tons, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 0.5% on the previous year and down 96.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Belize peaked at 11,426 metric tons in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0 metric tons, in 1960.

That places Belize 148th 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 0 metric tons 0 metric tons 0 metric tons 10
1970s 0 metric tons 0 metric tons 0 metric tons 10
1980s 56.5 metric tons 0 metric tons 542 metric tons 10
1990s 997.2 metric tons 99 metric tons 3,163 metric tons 10
2000s 6,620 metric tons 3,172 metric tons 11,426 metric tons 10
2010s 4,094 metric tons 512.89 metric tons 7,411 metric tons 10
2020s 270.87 metric tons 216.89 metric tons 345.23 metric tons 5

Countries ranked near Belize

  1. 145 Namibia 340 metric tons compare
  2. 146 Haiti 313 metric tons compare
  3. 147 Belgium 303 metric tons compare
  4. 149 Niger 267 metric tons compare
  5. 150 Turkmenistan 210 metric tons compare
  6. 151 Sierra Leone 185 metric tons compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is aquaculture production in Belize?
Aquaculture production in Belize was 270.97 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 Belize?
The highest recorded value was 11,426 metric tons in 2004.
What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Belize?
The lowest recorded value was 0 metric tons in 1960.
How does Belize rank for aquaculture production?
Belize ranks 148th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Belize?
Over the last ten years it is down 96.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Belize 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

Indicator
Aquaculture production (metric tons)
Unit
metric tons
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization., Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
263 places, 15,967 data points, 1960–2024
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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.