Aquaculture production in Pre-demographic dividend

Pre-demographic dividend: Aquaculture production was 781,540 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
781,540 metric tons
Change on year
down 2.8%
All-time high
804,317 metric tons
in 2023
All-time low
2,385 metric tons
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024

Aquaculture production in Pre-demographic dividend, 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 Pre-demographic dividend stood at 781,540 metric tons.

The figure is down 2.8% on the previous year and up 41.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Pre-demographic dividend peaked at 804,317 metric tons in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2,385 metric tons, in 1960.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 3,188 metric tons 2,385 metric tons 3,968 metric tons 10
1970s 7,019 metric tons 4,219 metric tons 9,825 metric tons 10
1980s 15,434 metric tons 10,401 metric tons 34,602 metric tons 10
1990s 33,775 metric tons 15,308 metric tons 45,329 metric tons 10
2000s 134,292 metric tons 47,856 metric tons 289,835 metric tons 10
2010s 512,304 metric tons 373,487 metric tons 579,155 metric tons 10
2020s 703,945 metric tons 579,145 metric tons 804,317 metric tons 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is aquaculture production in Pre-demographic dividend?
Aquaculture production in Pre-demographic dividend was 781,540 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 Pre-demographic dividend?
The highest recorded value was 804,317 metric tons in 2023.
What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Pre-demographic dividend?
The lowest recorded value was 2,385 metric tons in 1960.
Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Pre-demographic dividend?
Over the last ten years it is up 41.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Pre-demographic dividend 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.