Aquaculture production in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Aquaculture production was 2,476 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Aquaculture production in United Arab Emirates, 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
United Arab Emirates recorded 2,476 metric tons for aquaculture production in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.7% on the previous year and up 214.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in United Arab Emirates peaked at 3,525 metric tons in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0 metric tons, in 1960.
That places United Arab Emirates 115th 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
| 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 | 3.8 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 9 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 618.7 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 2,300 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,580 metric tons | 198 metric tons | 3,255 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,794 metric tons | 2,258 metric tons | 3,525 metric tons | 5 |
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More environment data for United Arab Emirates
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) 38.44 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) 0.662 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 4.68 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 75.27 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total fisheries production 60,641 metric tons (2024)
- Capture fisheries production 58,165 metric tons (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 200.56 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 18.26 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 61.81 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon intensity of GDP 0.4388 kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in United Arab Emirates?
- Aquaculture production in United Arab Emirates was 2,476 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 United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 3,525 metric tons in 2022.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 metric tons in 1960.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for aquaculture production?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 115th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 214.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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.