Aquaculture production in Mozambique

Mozambique: Aquaculture production was 7,170 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
7,170 metric tons
Change on year
down 7.9%
World rank
95th
of 216 countries
All-time high
7,786 metric tons
in 2023
All-time low
0 metric tons
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024

Aquaculture production in Mozambique, 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

Mozambique recorded 7,170 metric tons for aquaculture production in 2024.

The figure is down 7.9% on the previous year and up 508.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Mozambique peaked at 7,786 metric tons in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 metric tons, in 1960.

Mozambique ranks 95th 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 0 metric tons 0 metric tons 0 metric tons 10
1980s 6.2 metric tons 0 metric tons 20 metric tons 10
1990s 20.8 metric tons 0 metric tons 116 metric tons 10
2000s 1,587 metric tons 0 metric tons 5,639 metric tons 10
2010s 1,534 metric tons 604 metric tons 3,775 metric tons 10
2020s 5,653 metric tons 3,377 metric tons 7,786 metric tons 5

Countries ranked near Mozambique

  1. 92 Zimbabwe 8,224 metric tons compare
  2. 93 Guinea 8,214 metric tons compare
  3. 94 Albania 7,378 metric tons compare
  4. 96 Serbia 6,870 metric tons compare
  5. 97 Algeria 6,673 metric tons compare
  6. 98 Democratic Republic of Congo 5,790 metric tons compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is aquaculture production in Mozambique?
Aquaculture production in Mozambique was 7,170 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 Mozambique?
The highest recorded value was 7,786 metric tons in 2023.
What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Mozambique?
The lowest recorded value was 0 metric tons in 1960.
How does Mozambique rank for aquaculture production?
Mozambique ranks 95th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Mozambique?
Over the last ten years it is up 508.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mozambique 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.