Aquaculture production in Iceland

Iceland: Aquaculture production was 51,362 Tonnes in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
51,362 Tonnes
Change on year
down 3.4%
World rank
23rd
of 39 countries
All-time high
53,154 Tonnes
in 2021
All-time low
3,485 Tonnes
in 1995
Years of data
28
1995–2022

Aquaculture production in Iceland, 1995–2022

010.0k20.0k30.0k40.0k50.0k1995200820221995: 3.5k Tonnes1996: 3.7k Tonnes1997: 3.7k Tonnes1998: 3.9k Tonnes1999: 3.9k Tonnes2000: 3.6k Tonnes2001: 4.4k Tonnes2002: 3.6k Tonnes2003: 6.2k Tonnes2004: 8.9k Tonnes2005: 8.3k Tonnes2006: 8.2k Tonnes2007: 4.8k Tonnes2008: 5.1k Tonnes2009: 5.2k Tonnes2010: 5.0k Tonnes2011: 5.3k Tonnes2012: 7.4k Tonnes2013: 7.1k Tonnes2014: 8.4k Tonnes2015: 8.4k Tonnes2016: 15.1k Tonnes2017: 20.9k Tonnes2018: 19.2k Tonnes2019: 34.1k Tonnes2020: 40.6k Tonnes2021: 53.2k Tonnes2022: 51.4k Tonnes

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for aquaculture production in Iceland is 51,362 Tonnes, measured in 2022.

That represents a change of down 3.4% on the previous year and up 591.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Iceland peaked at 53,154 Tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 3,485 Tonnes, in 1995.

That places Iceland 23rd out of 39 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Aquaculture production in Iceland, year by year

Annual values for Aquaculture production in Iceland, 1995 to 2022.
Year Tonnes Change
1995 3,485 Tonnes
1996 3,687 Tonnes +5.8%
1997 3,663 Tonnes -0.7%
1998 3,868 Tonnes +5.6%
1999 3,897 Tonnes +0.7%
2000 3,623 Tonnes -7.0%
2001 4,371 Tonnes +20.6%
2002 3,585 Tonnes -18.0%
2003 6,214 Tonnes +73.3%
2004 8,868 Tonnes +42.7%
2005 8,256 Tonnes -6.9%
2006 8,241 Tonnes -0.2%
2007 4,823 Tonnes -41.5%
2008 5,098 Tonnes +5.7%
2009 5,165 Tonnes +1.3%
2010 5,050 Tonnes -2.2%
2011 5,308 Tonnes +5.1%
2012 7,431 Tonnes +40.0%
2013 7,053 Tonnes -5.1%
2014 8,434 Tonnes +19.6%
2015 8,383 Tonnes -0.6%
2016 15,129 Tonnes +80.5%
2017 20,859 Tonnes +37.9%
2018 19,185 Tonnes -8.0%
2019 34,055 Tonnes +77.5%
2020 40,609 Tonnes +19.2%
2021 53,154 Tonnes +30.9%
2022 51,362 Tonnes -3.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 3,720 Tonnes 3,485 Tonnes 3,897 Tonnes 5
2000s 5,824 Tonnes 3,585 Tonnes 8,868 Tonnes 10
2010s 13,089 Tonnes 5,050 Tonnes 34,055 Tonnes 10
2020s 48,375 Tonnes 40,609 Tonnes 53,154 Tonnes 3

Countries ranked near Iceland

  1. 20 Italy 132,661 Tonnes compare
  2. 21 Australia 125,231 Tonnes compare
  3. 22 New Zealand 106,152 Tonnes compare
  4. 24 Ireland 44,014 Tonnes compare
  5. 25 Denmark 37,921 Tonnes compare
  6. 26 Germany 26,545 Tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 52 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is aquaculture production in Iceland?
Aquaculture production in Iceland was 51,362 Tonnes in 2022, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest aquaculture production recorded in Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 53,154 Tonnes in 2021.
What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was 3,485 Tonnes in 1995.
How does Iceland rank for aquaculture production?
Iceland ranks 23rd out of 39 countries with data for 2022.
Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Iceland?
Over the last ten years it is up 591.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iceland 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