Aquaculture production in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa: Aquaculture production was 904,662 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Aquaculture production in Sub-Saharan Africa, 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 Sub-Saharan Africa is 904,662 metric tons, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 1.5% on the previous year and up 52.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Sub-Saharan Africa peaked at 918,062 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,190 metric tons | 2,385 metric tons | 3,952 metric tons | 10 |
| 1970s | 5,343 metric tons | 4,243 metric tons | 6,636 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 12,301 metric tons | 7,048 metric tons | 34,159 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 35,942 metric tons | 17,882 metric tons | 49,624 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 136,190 metric tons | 57,283 metric tons | 287,882 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 553,100 metric tons | 372,012 metric tons | 633,689 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 799,698 metric tons | 652,695 metric tons | 918,062 metric tons | 5 |
More environment data for Sub-Saharan Africa
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) 238.01 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) 54.13 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 112.75 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 100.33 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total fisheries production 9.71 million metric tons (2024)
- Capture fisheries production 8.80 million metric tons (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 896.34 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 0.7014 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 310.54 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon intensity of GDP 0.4396 kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Aquaculture production in Sub-Saharan Africa was 904,662 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 Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 918,062 metric tons in 2023.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,385 metric tons in 1960.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 52.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa 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.