Aquaculture production in Brazil

Brazil: Aquaculture production was 738,881 Tonnes in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
738,881 Tonnes
Change on year
up 13.6%
World rank
10th
of 39 countries
All-time high
738,881 Tonnes
in 2022
All-time low
46,202 Tonnes
in 1995
Years of data
28
1995–2022

Aquaculture production in Brazil, 1995–2022

0200.0k400.0k600.0k800.0k1995200820221995: 46.2k Tonnes1996: 77.7k Tonnes1997: 87.7k Tonnes1998: 103.9k Tonnes1999: 140.7k Tonnes2000: 172.4k Tonnes2001: 205.6k Tonnes2002: 247.7k Tonnes2003: 273.3k Tonnes2004: 269.7k Tonnes2005: 257.8k Tonnes2006: 271.7k Tonnes2007: 289.0k Tonnes2008: 331.6k Tonnes2009: 365.1k Tonnes2010: 411.8k Tonnes2011: 436.1k Tonnes2012: 480.9k Tonnes2013: 477.6k Tonnes2014: 564.2k Tonnes2015: 578.4k Tonnes2016: 543.0k Tonnes2017: 565.2k Tonnes2018: 581.6k Tonnes2019: 600.6k Tonnes2020: 630.8k Tonnes2021: 650.6k Tonnes2022: 738.9k Tonnes

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

Analysis

In 2022, aquaculture production in Brazil stood at 738,881 Tonnes. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.

That represents a change of up 13.6% on the previous year and up 53.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Brazil peaked at 738,881 Tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 46,202 Tonnes, in 1995.

That places Brazil 10th out of 39 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Aquaculture production in Brazil, year by year

Annual values for Aquaculture production in Brazil, 1995 to 2022.
Year Tonnes Change
1995 46,202 Tonnes
1996 77,690 Tonnes +68.2%
1997 87,676 Tonnes +12.9%
1998 103,915 Tonnes +18.5%
1999 140,657 Tonnes +35.4%
2000 172,450 Tonnes +22.6%
2001 205,568 Tonnes +19.2%
2002 247,678 Tonnes +20.5%
2003 273,268 Tonnes +10.3%
2004 269,699 Tonnes -1.3%
2005 257,784 Tonnes -4.4%
2006 271,697 Tonnes +5.4%
2007 289,048 Tonnes +6.4%
2008 331,553 Tonnes +14.7%
2009 365,127 Tonnes +10.1%
2010 411,777 Tonnes +12.8%
2011 436,084 Tonnes +5.9%
2012 480,880 Tonnes +10.3%
2013 477,634 Tonnes -0.7%
2014 564,222 Tonnes +18.1%
2015 578,373 Tonnes +2.5%
2016 542,982 Tonnes -6.1%
2017 565,196 Tonnes +4.1%
2018 581,638 Tonnes +2.9%
2019 600,600 Tonnes +3.3%
2020 630,800 Tonnes +5.0%
2021 650,572 Tonnes +3.1%
2022 738,881 Tonnes +13.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 91,228 Tonnes 46,202 Tonnes 140,657 Tonnes 5
2000s 268,387 Tonnes 172,450 Tonnes 365,127 Tonnes 10
2010s 523,939 Tonnes 411,777 Tonnes 600,600 Tonnes 10
2020s 673,418 Tonnes 630,800 Tonnes 738,881 Tonnes 3

Countries ranked near Brazil

  1. 7 Chile 1.52 million Tonnes compare
  2. 8 Thailand 1.00 million Tonnes compare
  3. 9 Japan 942,560 Tonnes compare
  4. 11 Malaysia 574,182 Tonnes compare
  5. 12 Mexico 289,619 Tonnes compare
  6. 13 Spain 276,071 Tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 52 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is aquaculture production in Brazil?
Aquaculture production in Brazil was 738,881 Tonnes in 2022, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest aquaculture production recorded in Brazil?
The highest recorded value was 738,881 Tonnes in 2022.
What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Brazil?
The lowest recorded value was 46,202 Tonnes in 1995.
How does Brazil rank for aquaculture production?
Brazil ranks 10th out of 39 countries with data for 2022.
Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Brazil?
Over the last ten years it is up 53.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Brazil 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