Aquaculture production in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Aquaculture production was 226,006 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Aquaculture production in United Kingdom, 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 United Kingdom is 226,006 metric tons, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 21.5% on the previous year and down 3.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in United Kingdom peaked at 239,175 metric tons in 2021 and was at its lowest, 35 metric tons, in 1960.
United Kingdom ranks 26th of 216 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 | 154 metric tons | 35 metric tons | 300 metric tons | 10 |
| 1970s | 752 metric tons | 213 metric tons | 2,351 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 20,745 metric tons | 2,855 metric tons | 49,316 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 94,790 metric tons | 50,044 metric tons | 154,800 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 178,242 metric tons | 152,485 metric tons | 207,218 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 212,400 metric tons | 189,862 metric tons | 234,429 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 214,496 metric tons | 186,033 metric tons | 239,175 metric tons | 5 |
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More environment data for United Kingdom
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) 106.7 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) 74.58 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 23.72 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 30.67 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total fisheries production 981,329 metric tons (2024)
- Capture fisheries production 755,323 metric tons (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 292.42 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 4.22 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 44.67 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon intensity of GDP 0.0881 kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in United Kingdom?
- Aquaculture production in United Kingdom was 226,006 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 Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 239,175 metric tons in 2021.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 35 metric tons in 1960.
- How does United Kingdom rank for aquaculture production?
- United Kingdom ranks 26th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.