Aquaculture production in Mexico

Mexico: Aquaculture production was 289,619 Tonnes in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
289,619 Tonnes
Change on year
up 20.8%
World rank
12th
of 39 countries
All-time high
348,602 Tonnes
in 2020
All-time low
25,580 Tonnes
in 1995
Years of data
28
1995–2022

Aquaculture production in Mexico, 1995–2022

0100.0k200.0k300.0k1995200820221995: 25.6k Tonnes1996: 31.3k Tonnes1997: 39.5k Tonnes1998: 41.1k Tonnes1999: 48.4k Tonnes2000: 53.9k Tonnes2001: 76.1k Tonnes2002: 73.7k Tonnes2003: 84.5k Tonnes2004: 104.3k Tonnes2005: 133.1k Tonnes2006: 154.5k Tonnes2007: 140.1k Tonnes2008: 159.3k Tonnes2009: 157.0k Tonnes2010: 126.2k Tonnes2011: 137.1k Tonnes2012: 143.7k Tonnes2013: 111.5k Tonnes2014: 194.2k Tonnes2015: 211.6k Tonnes2016: 221.3k Tonnes2017: 243.3k Tonnes2018: 247.2k Tonnes2019: 303.6k Tonnes2020: 348.6k Tonnes2021: 239.8k Tonnes2022: 289.6k Tonnes

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

Analysis

Mexico recorded 289,619 Tonnes for aquaculture production in 2022.

That represents a change of up 20.8% on the previous year and up 101.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Mexico peaked at 348,602 Tonnes in 2020 and was at its lowest, 25,580 Tonnes, in 1995.

That places Mexico 12th 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 Mexico, year by year

Annual values for Aquaculture production in Mexico, 1995 to 2022.
Year Tonnes Change
1995 25,580 Tonnes
1996 31,339 Tonnes +22.5%
1997 39,500 Tonnes +26.0%
1998 41,068 Tonnes +4.0%
1999 48,443 Tonnes +18.0%
2000 53,918 Tonnes +11.3%
2001 76,063 Tonnes +41.1%
2002 73,670 Tonnes -3.1%
2003 84,470 Tonnes +14.7%
2004 104,348 Tonnes +23.5%
2005 133,131 Tonnes +27.6%
2006 154,451 Tonnes +16.0%
2007 140,062 Tonnes -9.3%
2008 159,309 Tonnes +13.7%
2009 156,957 Tonnes -1.5%
2010 126,238 Tonnes -19.6%
2011 137,128 Tonnes +8.6%
2012 143,747 Tonnes +4.8%
2013 111,500 Tonnes -22.4%
2014 194,230 Tonnes +74.2%
2015 211,622 Tonnes +9.0%
2016 221,327 Tonnes +4.6%
2017 243,307 Tonnes +9.9%
2018 247,222 Tonnes +1.6%
2019 303,647 Tonnes +22.8%
2020 348,602 Tonnes +14.8%
2021 239,803 Tonnes -31.2%
2022 289,619 Tonnes +20.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 37,186 Tonnes 25,580 Tonnes 48,443 Tonnes 5
2000s 113,638 Tonnes 53,918 Tonnes 159,309 Tonnes 10
2010s 193,997 Tonnes 111,500 Tonnes 303,647 Tonnes 10
2020s 292,675 Tonnes 239,803 Tonnes 348,602 Tonnes 3

Countries ranked near Mexico

  1. 9 Japan 942,560 Tonnes compare
  2. 10 Brazil 738,881 Tonnes compare
  3. 11 Malaysia 574,182 Tonnes compare
  4. 13 Spain 276,071 Tonnes compare
  5. 14 Taiwan, China 264,252 Tonnes compare
  6. 15 Colombia 204,942 Tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 52 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is aquaculture production in Mexico?
Aquaculture production in Mexico was 289,619 Tonnes in 2022, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest aquaculture production recorded in Mexico?
The highest recorded value was 348,602 Tonnes in 2020.
What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Mexico?
The lowest recorded value was 25,580 Tonnes in 1995.
How does Mexico rank for aquaculture production?
Mexico ranks 12th out of 39 countries with data for 2022.
Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Mexico?
Over the last ten years it is up 101.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mexico 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