Aquaculture production in Bulgaria

Bulgaria: Aquaculture production was 9,511 Tonnes in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
9,511 Tonnes
Change on year
down 37.3%
World rank
35th
of 39 countries
All-time high
16,501 Tonnes
in 2019
All-time low
2,308 Tonnes
in 2002
Years of data
28
1995–2022

Aquaculture production in Bulgaria, 1995–2022

05.0k10.0k15.0k1995200820221995: 4.6k Tonnes1996: 4.7k Tonnes1997: 5.4k Tonnes1998: 4.3k Tonnes1999: 7.8k Tonnes2000: 3.7k Tonnes2001: 2.9k Tonnes2002: 2.3k Tonnes2003: 4.5k Tonnes2004: 2.5k Tonnes2005: 3.1k Tonnes2006: 3.3k Tonnes2007: 4.0k Tonnes2008: 5.2k Tonnes2009: 6.7k Tonnes2010: 7.9k Tonnes2011: 5.5k Tonnes2012: 6.0k Tonnes2013: 12.2k Tonnes2014: 11.2k Tonnes2015: 13.5k Tonnes2016: 15.8k Tonnes2017: 15.6k Tonnes2018: 15.9k Tonnes2019: 16.5k Tonnes2020: 15.1k Tonnes2021: 15.2k Tonnes2022: 9.5k Tonnes

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

Analysis

In 2022, aquaculture production in Bulgaria stood at 9,511 Tonnes.

The figure is down 37.3% on the previous year and up 59.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Bulgaria peaked at 16,501 Tonnes in 2019 and was at its lowest, 2,308 Tonnes, in 2002.

That places Bulgaria 35th out of 39 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Aquaculture production in Bulgaria, year by year

Annual values for Aquaculture production in Bulgaria, 1995 to 2022.
Year Tonnes Change
1995 4,615 Tonnes
1996 4,727 Tonnes +2.4%
1997 5,437 Tonnes +15.0%
1998 4,252 Tonnes -21.8%
1999 7,780 Tonnes +83.0%
2000 3,654 Tonnes -53.0%
2001 2,938 Tonnes -19.6%
2002 2,308 Tonnes -21.4%
2003 4,465 Tonnes +93.5%
2004 2,489 Tonnes -44.3%
2005 3,145 Tonnes +26.4%
2006 3,257 Tonnes +3.6%
2007 4,032 Tonnes +23.8%
2008 5,157 Tonnes +27.9%
2009 6,723 Tonnes +30.4%
2010 7,921 Tonnes +17.8%
2011 5,527 Tonnes -30.2%
2012 5,975 Tonnes +8.1%
2013 12,152 Tonnes +103.4%
2014 11,172 Tonnes -8.1%
2015 13,536 Tonnes +21.2%
2016 15,818 Tonnes +16.9%
2017 15,569 Tonnes -1.6%
2018 15,914 Tonnes +2.2%
2019 16,501 Tonnes +3.7%
2020 15,052 Tonnes -8.8%
2021 15,174 Tonnes +0.8%
2022 9,511 Tonnes -37.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 5,362 Tonnes 4,252 Tonnes 7,780 Tonnes 5
2000s 3,817 Tonnes 2,308 Tonnes 6,723 Tonnes 10
2010s 12,008 Tonnes 5,527 Tonnes 16,501 Tonnes 10
2020s 13,245 Tonnes 9,511 Tonnes 15,174 Tonnes 3

Countries ranked near Bulgaria

  1. 32 Israel 13,840 Tonnes compare
  2. 33 Sweden 11,327 Tonnes compare
  3. 34 Romania 11,211 Tonnes compare
  4. 36 Argentina 6,022 Tonnes compare
  5. 37 Austria 4,719 Tonnes compare
  6. 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 Bulgaria?
Aquaculture production in Bulgaria was 9,511 Tonnes in 2022, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest aquaculture production recorded in Bulgaria?
The highest recorded value was 16,501 Tonnes in 2019.
What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Bulgaria?
The lowest recorded value was 2,308 Tonnes in 2002.
How does Bulgaria rank for aquaculture production?
Bulgaria ranks 35th out of 39 countries with data for 2022.
Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Bulgaria?
Over the last ten years it is up 59.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bulgaria 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