Aquaculture production in Peru

Peru: Aquaculture production was 140,931 Tonnes in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
140,931 Tonnes
Change on year
down 6.6%
World rank
19th
of 39 countries
All-time high
161,279 Tonnes
in 2019
All-time low
5,771 Tonnes
in 1995
Years of data
28
1995–2022

Aquaculture production in Peru, 1995–2022

050.0k100.0k150.0k1995200820221995: 5.8k Tonnes1996: 7.7k Tonnes1997: 7.9k Tonnes1998: 7.2k Tonnes1999: 8.8k Tonnes2000: 6.6k Tonnes2001: 7.6k Tonnes2002: 11.5k Tonnes2003: 13.6k Tonnes2004: 22.1k Tonnes2005: 26.0k Tonnes2006: 28.4k Tonnes2007: 39.5k Tonnes2008: 43.1k Tonnes2009: 44.3k Tonnes2010: 89.0k Tonnes2011: 92.2k Tonnes2012: 72.3k Tonnes2013: 125.7k Tonnes2014: 115.3k Tonnes2015: 91.0k Tonnes2016: 100.2k Tonnes2017: 100.5k Tonnes2018: 141.2k Tonnes2019: 161.3k Tonnes2020: 143.8k Tonnes2021: 150.8k Tonnes2022: 140.9k Tonnes

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for aquaculture production in Peru is 140,931 Tonnes, measured in 2022.

That represents a change of down 6.6% on the previous year and up 94.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Peru peaked at 161,279 Tonnes in 2019 and was at its lowest, 5,771 Tonnes, in 1995.

Peru ranks 19th of 39 countries on this measure, 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 Peru, year by year

Annual values for Aquaculture production in Peru, 1995 to 2022.
Year Tonnes Change
1995 5,771 Tonnes
1996 7,724 Tonnes +33.8%
1997 7,931 Tonnes +2.7%
1998 7,175 Tonnes -9.5%
1999 8,788 Tonnes +22.5%
2000 6,596 Tonnes -24.9%
2001 7,551 Tonnes +14.5%
2002 11,532 Tonnes +52.7%
2003 13,621 Tonnes +18.1%
2004 22,114 Tonnes +62.4%
2005 25,981 Tonnes +17.5%
2006 28,393 Tonnes +9.3%
2007 39,531 Tonnes +39.2%
2008 43,120 Tonnes +9.1%
2009 44,317 Tonnes +2.8%
2010 89,021 Tonnes +100.9%
2011 92,200 Tonnes +3.6%
2012 72,293 Tonnes -21.6%
2013 125,693 Tonnes +73.9%
2014 115,271 Tonnes -8.3%
2015 90,976 Tonnes -21.1%
2016 100,187 Tonnes +10.1%
2017 100,458 Tonnes +0.3%
2018 141,224 Tonnes +40.6%
2019 161,279 Tonnes +14.2%
2020 143,830 Tonnes -10.8%
2021 150,818 Tonnes +4.9%
2022 140,931 Tonnes -6.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 7,478 Tonnes 5,771 Tonnes 8,788 Tonnes 5
2000s 24,276 Tonnes 6,596 Tonnes 44,317 Tonnes 10
2010s 108,860 Tonnes 72,293 Tonnes 161,279 Tonnes 10
2020s 145,193 Tonnes 140,931 Tonnes 150,818 Tonnes 3

Countries ranked near Peru

  1. 16 France 200,490 Tonnes compare
  2. 17 Canada 166,463 Tonnes compare
  3. 18 Greece 142,008 Tonnes compare
  4. 20 Italy 132,661 Tonnes compare
  5. 21 Australia 125,231 Tonnes compare
  6. 22 New Zealand 106,152 Tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 52 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is aquaculture production in Peru?
Aquaculture production in Peru was 140,931 Tonnes in 2022, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest aquaculture production recorded in Peru?
The highest recorded value was 161,279 Tonnes in 2019.
What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Peru?
The lowest recorded value was 5,771 Tonnes in 1995.
How does Peru rank for aquaculture production?
Peru ranks 19th out of 39 countries with data for 2022.
Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Peru?
Over the last ten years it is up 94.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Peru 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
Last refreshed

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