Aquaculture production in Belgium

Belgium: Aquaculture production was 243 Tonnes in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
243 Tonnes
Change on year
up 9.0%
World rank
39th
of 39 countries
All-time high
1,871 Tonnes
in 2000
All-time low
44 Tonnes
in 2016
Years of data
28
1995–2022

Aquaculture production in Belgium, 1995–2022

05001.0k1.5k2.0k1995200820221995: 846 Tonnes1996: 946 Tonnes1997: 846 Tonnes1998: 846 Tonnes1999: 1.6k Tonnes2000: 1.9k Tonnes2001: 1.8k Tonnes2002: 1.8k Tonnes2003: 1.3k Tonnes2004: 739 Tonnes2005: 414 Tonnes2006: 128 Tonnes2007: 128 Tonnes2008: 126 Tonnes2009: 576 Tonnes2010: 539 Tonnes2011: 101 Tonnes2012: 277 Tonnes2013: 212 Tonnes2014: 214 Tonnes2015: 82 Tonnes2016: 44 Tonnes2017: 75 Tonnes2018: 111 Tonnes2019: 86 Tonnes2020: 209 Tonnes2021: 223 Tonnes2022: 243 Tonnes

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

Analysis

In 2022, aquaculture production in Belgium stood at 243 Tonnes.

That represents a change of up 9.0% on the previous year and down 12.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Belgium peaked at 1,871 Tonnes in 2000 and was at its lowest, 44 Tonnes, in 2016.

Belgium ranks 39th of 39 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Aquaculture production in Belgium, year by year

Annual values for Aquaculture production in Belgium, 1995 to 2022.
Year Tonnes Change
1995 846 Tonnes
1996 946 Tonnes +11.8%
1997 846 Tonnes -10.6%
1998 846 Tonnes +0.0%
1999 1,597 Tonnes +88.8%
2000 1,871 Tonnes +17.2%
2001 1,830 Tonnes -2.2%
2002 1,834 Tonnes +0.2%
2003 1,261 Tonnes -31.2%
2004 739 Tonnes -41.4%
2005 414 Tonnes -44.0%
2006 128 Tonnes -69.1%
2007 128 Tonnes +0.0%
2008 126 Tonnes -1.6%
2009 576 Tonnes +357.1%
2010 539 Tonnes -6.4%
2011 101 Tonnes -81.3%
2012 277 Tonnes +174.3%
2013 212 Tonnes -23.5%
2014 214 Tonnes +0.9%
2015 82 Tonnes -61.7%
2016 44 Tonnes -46.3%
2017 75 Tonnes +70.5%
2018 111 Tonnes +48.0%
2019 86 Tonnes -22.5%
2020 209 Tonnes +143.0%
2021 223 Tonnes +6.7%
2022 243 Tonnes +9.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 1,016 Tonnes 846 Tonnes 1,597 Tonnes 5
2000s 890.7 Tonnes 126 Tonnes 1,871 Tonnes 10
2010s 174.1 Tonnes 44 Tonnes 539 Tonnes 10
2020s 225 Tonnes 209 Tonnes 243 Tonnes 3

Countries ranked near Belgium

  1. 36 Argentina 6,022 Tonnes compare
  2. 37 Austria 4,719 Tonnes compare
  3. 38 Switzerland 2,500 Tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 52 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is aquaculture production in Belgium?
Aquaculture production in Belgium was 243 Tonnes in 2022, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest aquaculture production recorded in Belgium?
The highest recorded value was 1,871 Tonnes in 2000.
What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Belgium?
The lowest recorded value was 44 Tonnes in 2016.
How does Belgium rank for aquaculture production?
Belgium ranks 39th out of 39 countries with data for 2022.
Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Belgium?
Over the last ten years it is down 12.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Belgium 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