Aquaculture production in Malta
Malta: Aquaculture production was 17,954 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Aquaculture production in Malta, 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
The most recent figure for aquaculture production in Malta is 17,954 metric tons, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 13.8% on the previous year and up 108.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Malta peaked at 20,833 metric tons in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 metric tons, in 1960.
That places Malta 71st 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 | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,046 metric tons | 3 metric tons | 2,002 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,469 metric tons | 736 metric tons | 8,589 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 10,825 metric tons | 2,955 metric tons | 19,291 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 18,615 metric tons | 16,410 metric tons | 20,833 metric tons | 5 |
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More environment data for Malta
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.7712 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) 0.1367 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 0 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.0652 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total fisheries production 19,758 metric tons (2024)
- Capture fisheries production 1,804 metric tons (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 1.81 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 3.18 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.8225 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon intensity of GDP 0.0921 kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in Malta?
- Aquaculture production in Malta was 17,954 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 Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 20,833 metric tons in 2023.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 metric tons in 1960.
- How does Malta rank for aquaculture production?
- Malta ranks 71st out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 108.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta 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.