Aquaculture production in United States Virgin Islands
United States Virgin Islands: Aquaculture production was 6 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Aquaculture production in United States Virgin Islands, 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
In 2024, aquaculture production in United States Virgin Islands stood at 6 metric tons.
The figure is down 21.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in United States Virgin Islands peaked at 10 metric tons in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0 metric tons, in 1960.
United States Virgin Islands ranks 187th of 216 countries on this measure, in the bottom 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 | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.6 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 7 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 4 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 10 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.36 metric tons | 6 metric tons | 10 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 6 metric tons | 6 metric tons | 6 metric tons | 5 |
Countries ranked near United States Virgin Islands
- 184 Isle of Man 8 metric tons compare
- 184 Kiribati 8 metric tons compare
- 184 Luxembourg 8 metric tons compare
- 187 Vanuatu 6 metric tons compare
- 189 Barbados 5.5 metric tons compare
- 190 Trinidad and Tobago 4.5 metric tons compare
More environment data for United States Virgin Islands
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Building (Energy) 0 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Processes 0.0002 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 0.0002 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon intensity of GDP 0.0001 kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP (2022)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture 0.0041 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 0.0051 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Capture fisheries production 493.84 metric tons (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Waste 0.001 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 0.0019 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes 0 Mt CO2e (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in United States Virgin Islands?
- Aquaculture production in United States Virgin Islands was 6 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 States Virgin Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 10 metric tons in 2006.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in United States Virgin Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 metric tons in 1960.
- How does United States Virgin Islands rank for aquaculture production?
- United States Virgin Islands ranks 187th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in United States Virgin Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States Virgin Islands 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.