Aquaculture production in Australia

Australia: Aquaculture production was 125,231 Tonnes in 2022. ▲ Rising

Latest (2022)
125,231 Tonnes
Change on year
down 2.9%
World rank
21st
of 39 countries
All-time high
128,911 Tonnes
in 2021
All-time low
22,395 Tonnes
in 1995
Years of data
28
1995–2022

Aquaculture production in Australia, 1995–2022

25.0k50.0k75.0k100.0k125.0k1995200820221995: 22.4k Tonnes1996: 25.3k Tonnes1997: 26.5k Tonnes1998: 24.6k Tonnes1999: 29.6k Tonnes2000: 32.1k Tonnes2001: 35.9k Tonnes2002: 38.9k Tonnes2003: 39.9k Tonnes2004: 45.1k Tonnes2005: 44.9k Tonnes2006: 51.6k Tonnes2007: 57.9k Tonnes2008: 60.8k Tonnes2009: 71.7k Tonnes2010: 75.7k Tonnes2011: 76.7k Tonnes2012: 81.8k Tonnes2013: 80.1k Tonnes2014: 73.2k Tonnes2015: 83.1k Tonnes2016: 91.6k Tonnes2017: 85.3k Tonnes2018: 96.1k Tonnes2019: 90.9k Tonnes2020: 102.7k Tonnes2021: 128.9k Tonnes2022: 125.2k Tonnes

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Tonnes.

Analysis

The most recent figure for aquaculture production in Australia is 125,231 Tonnes, measured in 2022.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.9% on the previous year and up 53.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Australia peaked at 128,911 Tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 22,395 Tonnes, in 1995.

Australia ranks 21st of 39 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 28 years of available data.

Aquaculture production in Australia, year by year

Annual values for Aquaculture production in Australia, 1995 to 2022.
Year Tonnes Change
1995 22,395 Tonnes
1996 25,323 Tonnes +13.1%
1997 26,543 Tonnes +4.8%
1998 24,570 Tonnes -7.4%
1999 29,601 Tonnes +20.5%
2000 32,083 Tonnes +8.4%
2001 35,883 Tonnes +11.8%
2002 38,908 Tonnes +8.4%
2003 39,927 Tonnes +2.6%
2004 45,083 Tonnes +12.9%
2005 44,852 Tonnes -0.5%
2006 51,650 Tonnes +15.2%
2007 57,936 Tonnes +12.2%
2008 60,804 Tonnes +5.0%
2009 71,672 Tonnes +17.9%
2010 75,679 Tonnes +5.6%
2011 76,662 Tonnes +1.3%
2012 81,833 Tonnes +6.7%
2013 80,062 Tonnes -2.2%
2014 73,178 Tonnes -8.6%
2015 83,075 Tonnes +13.5%
2016 91,597 Tonnes +10.3%
2017 85,336 Tonnes -6.8%
2018 96,132 Tonnes +12.7%
2019 90,880 Tonnes -5.5%
2020 102,675 Tonnes +13.0%
2021 128,911 Tonnes +25.6%
2022 125,231 Tonnes -2.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 25,686 Tonnes 22,395 Tonnes 29,601 Tonnes 5
2000s 47,880 Tonnes 32,083 Tonnes 71,672 Tonnes 10
2010s 83,443 Tonnes 73,178 Tonnes 96,132 Tonnes 10
2020s 118,939 Tonnes 102,675 Tonnes 128,911 Tonnes 3

Countries ranked near Australia

  1. 18 Greece 142,008 Tonnes compare
  2. 19 Peru 140,931 Tonnes compare
  3. 20 Italy 132,661 Tonnes compare
  4. 22 New Zealand 106,152 Tonnes compare
  5. 23 Iceland 51,362 Tonnes compare
  6. 24 Ireland 44,014 Tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 52 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is aquaculture production in Australia?
Aquaculture production in Australia was 125,231 Tonnes in 2022, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest aquaculture production recorded in Australia?
The highest recorded value was 128,911 Tonnes in 2021.
What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Australia?
The lowest recorded value was 22,395 Tonnes in 1995.
How does Australia rank for aquaculture production?
Australia ranks 21st out of 39 countries with data for 2022.
Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Australia?
Over the last ten years it is up 53.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Australia data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Aquaculture production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Aquaculture production
Unit
Tonnes
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
52 places, 1,456 data points, 1995–2022
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This dataset covers annual series of aquaculture production in volume and value, expressed respectively in live weight tonnes and US dollars. Aquaculture involves the farming of aquatic organisms, including fish, molluscs, crustaceans, and aquatic plants. Aquaculture production - General notes Aquaculture production - Notes on individual countries and areas