Aquaculture production in Bangladesh

Bangladesh: Aquaculture production was 2.73 million Tonnes in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
2.73 million Tonnes
Change on year
up 3.5%
World rank
4th
of 39 countries
All-time high
2.73 million Tonnes
in 2022
All-time low
317,073 Tonnes
in 1995
Years of data
28
1995–2022

Aquaculture production in Bangladesh, 1995–2022

500.0k1.0M1.5M2.0M2.5M1995200820221995: 317.1k Tonnes1996: 379.1k Tonnes1997: 485.9k Tonnes1998: 574.8k Tonnes1999: 593.2k Tonnes2000: 657.1k Tonnes2001: 712.6k Tonnes2002: 786.6k Tonnes2003: 857.0k Tonnes2004: 914.8k Tonnes2005: 882.1k Tonnes2006: 892.0k Tonnes2007: 945.8k Tonnes2008: 1.0M Tonnes2009: 1.1M Tonnes2010: 1.3M Tonnes2011: 1.5M Tonnes2012: 1.7M Tonnes2013: 1.9M Tonnes2014: 2.0M Tonnes2015: 2.1M Tonnes2016: 2.2M Tonnes2017: 2.3M Tonnes2018: 2.4M Tonnes2019: 2.5M Tonnes2020: 2.6M Tonnes2021: 2.6M Tonnes2022: 2.7M Tonnes

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

Analysis

In 2022, aquaculture production in Bangladesh stood at 2.73 million Tonnes. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.

The figure is up 3.5% on the previous year and up 58.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Bangladesh peaked at 2.73 million Tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 317,073 Tonnes, in 1995.

That places Bangladesh 4th out of 39 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Aquaculture production in Bangladesh, year by year

Annual values for Aquaculture production in Bangladesh, 1995 to 2022.
Year Tonnes Change
1995 317,073 Tonnes
1996 379,087 Tonnes +19.6%
1997 485,864 Tonnes +28.2%
1998 574,812 Tonnes +18.3%
1999 593,202 Tonnes +3.2%
2000 657,120 Tonnes +10.8%
2001 712,640 Tonnes +8.4%
2002 786,604 Tonnes +10.4%
2003 856,956 Tonnes +8.9%
2004 914,752 Tonnes +6.7%
2005 882,091 Tonnes -3.6%
2006 892,049 Tonnes +1.1%
2007 945,812 Tonnes +6.0%
2008 1.01 million Tonnes +6.3%
2009 1.06 million Tonnes +5.8%
2010 1.31 million Tonnes +22.9%
2011 1.52 million Tonnes +16.4%
2012 1.73 million Tonnes +13.3%
2013 1.86 million Tonnes +7.7%
2014 1.96 million Tonnes +5.2%
2015 2.06 million Tonnes +5.3%
2016 2.20 million Tonnes +6.9%
2017 2.33 million Tonnes +5.9%
2018 2.41 million Tonnes +3.1%
2019 2.49 million Tonnes +3.5%
2020 2.58 million Tonnes +3.8%
2021 2.64 million Tonnes +2.1%
2022 2.73 million Tonnes +3.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 470,008 Tonnes 317,073 Tonnes 593,202 Tonnes 5
2000s 871,784 Tonnes 657,120 Tonnes 1.06 million Tonnes 10
2010s 1.99 million Tonnes 1.31 million Tonnes 2.49 million Tonnes 10
2020s 2.65 million Tonnes 2.58 million Tonnes 2.73 million Tonnes 3

Countries ranked near Bangladesh

  1. 1 China (People’s Republic of) 75.39 million Tonnes compare
  2. 2 Indonesia 14.63 million Tonnes compare
  3. 3 India 10.24 million Tonnes compare
  4. 5 Philippines 2.35 million Tonnes compare
  5. 6 Norway 1.65 million Tonnes compare
  6. 7 Chile 1.52 million Tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 52 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is aquaculture production in Bangladesh?
Aquaculture production in Bangladesh was 2.73 million Tonnes in 2022, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest aquaculture production recorded in Bangladesh?
The highest recorded value was 2.73 million Tonnes in 2022.
What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Bangladesh?
The lowest recorded value was 317,073 Tonnes in 1995.
How does Bangladesh rank for aquaculture production?
Bangladesh ranks 4th out of 39 countries with data for 2022.
Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Bangladesh?
Over the last ten years it is up 58.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bangladesh 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