Aquaculture production in Niger

Niger: Aquaculture production was 267 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
267 metric tons
Change on year
down 46.0%
World rank
149th
of 216 countries
All-time high
649 metric tons
in 2020
All-time low
0 metric tons
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024

Aquaculture production in Niger, 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

In 2024, aquaculture production in Niger stood at 267 metric tons.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 46.0% on the previous year and down 18.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Niger peaked at 649 metric tons in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0 metric tons, in 1960.

That places Niger 149th 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

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 7.7 metric tons 0 metric tons 20 metric tons 10
1990s 17.7 metric tons 8 metric tons 36 metric tons 10
2000s 38.6 metric tons 15 metric tons 70 metric tons 10
2010s 243.56 metric tons 70 metric tons 351.64 metric tons 10
2020s 476.4 metric tons 267 metric tons 649 metric tons 5

Countries ranked near Niger

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  2. 147 Belgium 303 metric tons compare
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  4. 150 Turkmenistan 210 metric tons compare
  5. 151 Sierra Leone 185 metric tons compare
  6. 152 Saint Lucia 158.94 metric tons compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is aquaculture production in Niger?
Aquaculture production in Niger was 267 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 Niger?
The highest recorded value was 649 metric tons in 2020.
What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Niger?
The lowest recorded value was 0 metric tons in 1960.
How does Niger rank for aquaculture production?
Niger ranks 149th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Niger?
Over the last ten years it is down 18.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Niger 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.