Aquaculture production in Kuwait
Kuwait: Aquaculture production was 461.24 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Aquaculture production in Kuwait, 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
Kuwait recorded 461.24 metric tons for aquaculture production in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.2% on the previous year and up 55.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Kuwait peaked at 568 metric tons in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0 metric tons, in 1960.
That places Kuwait 142nd 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 | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.8 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 10 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 86.8 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 264 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 331.32 metric tons | 195 metric tons | 568 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 286.72 metric tons | 197.65 metric tons | 458.36 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 459.74 metric tons | 458.36 metric tons | 461.24 metric tons | 5 |
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More environment data for Kuwait
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) 19.03 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) 1.17 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 20.27 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 16.96 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total fisheries production 2,912 metric tons (2024)
- Capture fisheries production 2,451 metric tons (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 115.93 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 23.67 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 51.13 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon intensity of GDP 0.9806 kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in Kuwait?
- Aquaculture production in Kuwait was 461.24 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 Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 568 metric tons in 2006.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 metric tons in 1960.
- How does Kuwait rank for aquaculture production?
- Kuwait ranks 142nd out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait 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.