Aquaculture production in Madagascar

Madagascar: Aquaculture production was 29,748 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
29,748 metric tons
Change on year
down 20.9%
World rank
55th
of 216 countries
All-time high
37,588 metric tons
in 2023
All-time low
0 metric tons
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024

Aquaculture production in Madagascar, 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 Madagascar is 29,748 metric tons, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 20.9% on the previous year and up 92.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Madagascar peaked at 37,588 metric tons in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 metric tons, in 1960.

Madagascar ranks 55th 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 0 metric tons 0 metric tons 0 metric tons 10
1970s 5.3 metric tons 0 metric tons 27 metric tons 10
1980s 175 metric tons 53 metric tons 284 metric tons 10
1990s 3,738 metric tons 198 metric tons 8,582 metric tons 10
2000s 11,269 metric tons 7,980 metric tons 16,534 metric tons 10
2010s 16,334 metric tons 9,988 metric tons 28,345 metric tons 10
2020s 24,520 metric tons 13,586 metric tons 37,588 metric tons 5

Countries ranked near Madagascar

  1. 52 Netherlands 33,376 metric tons compare
  2. 53 Germany 32,652 metric tons compare
  3. 54 Solomon Islands 30,510 metric tons compare
  4. 56 Croatia 29,369 metric tons compare
  5. 57 Denmark 28,411 metric tons compare
  6. 58 Armenia 25,800 metric tons compare

See the full ranking of 263 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is aquaculture production in Madagascar?
Aquaculture production in Madagascar was 29,748 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 Madagascar?
The highest recorded value was 37,588 metric tons in 2023.
What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Madagascar?
The lowest recorded value was 0 metric tons in 1960.
How does Madagascar rank for aquaculture production?
Madagascar ranks 55th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Madagascar?
Over the last ten years it is up 92.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Madagascar 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.