Aquaculture production in North America
North America: Aquaculture production was 628,135 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Aquaculture production in North America, 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 North America is 628,135 metric tons, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 3.2% on the previous year and up 12.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in North America peaked at 752,588 metric tons in 2004 and was at its lowest, 105,537 metric tons, in 1961.
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 | 121,759 metric tons | 105,537 metric tons | 135,820 metric tons | 10 |
| 1970s | 176,115 metric tons | 142,448 metric tons | 222,588 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 317,858 metric tons | 171,931 metric tons | 401,703 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 473,623 metric tons | 356,943 metric tons | 592,128 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 668,787 metric tons | 584,495 metric tons | 752,588 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 622,568 metric tons | 561,021 metric tons | 683,609 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 637,993 metric tons | 615,758 metric tons | 650,236 metric tons | 5 |
More environment data for North America
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) 1,845 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) 647.13 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 441.08 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 509.76 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total fisheries production 5.52 million metric tons (2024)
- Capture fisheries production 4.90 million metric tons (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 5,210 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 13.66 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 1,568 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon intensity of GDP 0.2118 kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in North America?
- Aquaculture production in North America was 628,135 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 North America?
- The highest recorded value was 752,588 metric tons in 2004.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in North America?
- The lowest recorded value was 105,537 metric tons in 1961.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in North America?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North America 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.