Aquaculture production in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates: Aquaculture production was 2,476 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2,476 metric tons
Change on year
up 9.7%
World rank
115th
of 216 countries
All-time high
3,525 metric tons
in 2022
All-time low
0 metric tons
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024

Aquaculture production in United Arab Emirates, 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

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

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 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

Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates

  1. 112 Hong Kong 2,579 metric tons compare
  2. 113 Papua New Guinea 2,552 metric tons compare
  3. 114 Switzerland 2,539 metric tons compare
  4. 116 Benin 2,460 metric tons compare
  5. 117 Slovakia 2,445 metric tons compare
  6. 118 Georgia 2,424 metric tons compare

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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

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.