Aquaculture production in Namibia
Namibia: Aquaculture production was 340 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Aquaculture production in Namibia, 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 Namibia stood at 340 metric tons.
The figure is down 47.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Namibia peaked at 695.64 metric tons in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0 metric tons, in 1960.
Namibia ranks 145th 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 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 | 50.8 metric tons | 20 metric tons | 67 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 265.92 metric tons | 70 metric tons | 665.6 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 561.53 metric tons | 342.48 metric tons | 695.64 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 332.34 metric tons | 320.71 metric tons | 340 metric tons | 5 |
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More environment data for Namibia
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) 1.99 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) 1.02 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 0 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.2306 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total fisheries production 381,570 metric tons (2024)
- Capture fisheries production 381,230 metric tons (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 3.65 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 1.2 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.033 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon intensity of GDP 0.2987 kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in Namibia?
- Aquaculture production in Namibia was 340 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 Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 695.64 metric tons in 2010.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 metric tons in 1960.
- How does Namibia rank for aquaculture production?
- Namibia ranks 145th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 47.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia 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.