Aquaculture production in Caribbean small states
Caribbean small states: Aquaculture production was 2,361 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Aquaculture production in Caribbean small states, 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
Caribbean small states recorded 2,361 metric tons for aquaculture production in 2024.
The figure is up 16.2% on the previous year and down 69.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Caribbean small states peaked at 12,408 metric tons in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0 metric tons, in 1960.
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 | 146.7 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 691 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,304 metric tons | 243 metric tons | 4,132 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 7,526 metric tons | 4,042 metric tons | 12,408 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,654 metric tons | 1,076 metric tons | 8,027 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,468 metric tons | 706.62 metric tons | 2,361 metric tons | 5 |
More environment data for Caribbean small states
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) 6.03 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) 1.5 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 5.73 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 2.89 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total fisheries production 312,793 metric tons (2024)
- Capture fisheries production 310,432 metric tons (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 36.91 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 8.13 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 8.69 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon intensity of GDP 0.4362 kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in Caribbean small states?
- Aquaculture production in Caribbean small states was 2,361 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 Caribbean small states?
- The highest recorded value was 12,408 metric tons in 2004.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Caribbean small states?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 metric tons in 1960.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Caribbean small states?
- Over the last ten years it is down 69.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Caribbean small states 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.