Aquaculture production in Iraq
Iraq: Aquaculture production was 15,535 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Aquaculture production in Iraq, 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
In 2024, aquaculture production in Iraq stood at 15,535 metric tons.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 15.3% on the previous year and down 41.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Iraq peaked at 31,859 metric tons in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0 metric tons, in 1960.
Iraq ranks 74th 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 | 0.2 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 2 metric tons | 10 |
| 1970s | 1,814 metric tons | 10 metric tons | 3,443 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 4,202 metric tons | 3,000 metric tons | 5,250 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,438 metric tons | 1,600 metric tons | 7,500 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 10,829 metric tons | 1,745 metric tons | 19,246 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 23,597 metric tons | 14,060 metric tons | 31,859 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 20,077 metric tons | 15,535 metric tons | 22,744 metric tons | 5 |
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More environment data for Iraq
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) 44.79 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) 10.3 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 53.97 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 15.93 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total fisheries production 56,635 metric tons (2024)
- Capture fisheries production 41,100 metric tons (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 238.67 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 5.18 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 98.6 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon intensity of GDP 1.24 kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in Iraq?
- Aquaculture production in Iraq was 15,535 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 Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 31,859 metric tons in 2017.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 metric tons in 1960.
- How does Iraq rank for aquaculture production?
- Iraq ranks 74th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq 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.