Seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture, annual in Iran
Iran: Seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture, annual was 10.85 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture, annual growth in Iran, 1972–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture, annual growth in Iran stood at 10.85 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 68.1% on the previous year and up 785.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture, annual growth in Iran peaked at 185.21 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -25.49 % change on previous year, in 1991.
Iran ranks 40th of 199 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture, annual in Iran, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 158.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 100.64 % change on previous year | -36.4% |
| 1974 | 185.21 % change on previous year | +84.0% |
| 1975 | 70.24 % change on previous year | -62.1% |
| 1976 | 77.15 % change on previous year | +9.8% |
| 1977 | 42.06 % change on previous year | -45.5% |
| 1978 | 29.87 % change on previous year | -29.0% |
| 1979 | 42.65 % change on previous year | +42.8% |
| 1980 | 31.58 % change on previous year | -26.0% |
| 1981 | 20.88 % change on previous year | -33.9% |
| 1982 | 19.28 % change on previous year | -7.6% |
| 1983 | 15.06 % change on previous year | -21.9% |
| 1984 | 19.53 % change on previous year | +29.6% |
| 1985 | -3.23 % change on previous year | -116.5% |
| 1986 | 17.74 % change on previous year | -649.6% |
| 1987 | 18.59 % change on previous year | +4.8% |
| 1988 | 6.37 % change on previous year | -65.7% |
| 1989 | -1.52 % change on previous year | -123.8% |
| 1990 | 4.41 % change on previous year | -391.2% |
| 1991 | -25.49 % change on previous year | -677.9% |
| 1992 | 7.81 % change on previous year | -130.6% |
| 1993 | 0.3485 % change on previous year | -95.5% |
| 1994 | 18.36 % change on previous year | +5167.2% |
| 1995 | 10.57 % change on previous year | -42.4% |
| 1996 | 4.68 % change on previous year | -55.7% |
| 1997 | 1.01 % change on previous year | -78.5% |
| 1998 | 9.77 % change on previous year | +869.7% |
| 1999 | -4.32 % change on previous year | -144.3% |
| 2000 | 27.52 % change on previous year | -736.4% |
| 2001 | 54.25 % change on previous year | +97.2% |
| 2002 | 22.81 % change on previous year | -58.0% |
| 2003 | 19.39 % change on previous year | -15.0% |
| 2004 | 13.76 % change on previous year | -29.1% |
| 2005 | 7.12 % change on previous year | -48.2% |
| 2006 | 15.84 % change on previous year | +122.4% |
| 2007 | 22.46 % change on previous year | +41.8% |
| 2008 | -2.41 % change on previous year | -110.7% |
| 2009 | 16.05 % change on previous year | -765.4% |
| 2010 | 22.55 % change on previous year | +40.5% |
| 2011 | 12.37 % change on previous year | -45.1% |
| 2012 | 19.92 % change on previous year | +61.0% |
| 2013 | 9.72 % change on previous year | -51.2% |
| 2014 | -1.58 % change on previous year | -116.3% |
| 2015 | 8.1 % change on previous year | -611.8% |
| 2016 | 15.03 % change on previous year | +85.4% |
| 2017 | 15.42 % change on previous year | +2.6% |
| 2018 | 3.86 % change on previous year | -75.0% |
| 2019 | 2.5 % change on previous year | -35.2% |
| 2020 | 13.13 % change on previous year | +424.6% |
| 2021 | 0.5097 % change on previous year | -96.1% |
| 2022 | 8.06 % change on previous year | +1480.8% |
| 2023 | 6.46 % change on previous year | -19.8% |
| 2024 | 10.85 % change on previous year | +68.1% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 10.85 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2.56 % change on previous year, 4.2× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Iran's 10.85 % change on previous year is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.36 % change on previous year, 8.0× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture, annual in Iran changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | +5167.2% | 0.3485 % change on previous year | 18.36 % change on previous year |
| 2022 | +1480.8% | 0.5097 % change on previous year | 8.06 % change on previous year |
| 1998 | +869.7% | 1.01 % change on previous year | 9.77 % change on previous year |
| 2009 | +765.4% | -2.41 % change on previous year | 16.05 % change on previous year |
| 2000 | +736.4% | -4.32 % change on previous year | 27.52 % change on previous year |
| 1986 | +649.6% | -3.23 % change on previous year | 17.74 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 88.27 % change on previous year | 29.87 % change on previous year | 185.21 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 14.43 % change on previous year | -3.23 % change on previous year | 31.58 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.71 % change on previous year | -25.49 % change on previous year | 18.36 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 19.68 % change on previous year | -2.41 % change on previous year | 54.25 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.79 % change on previous year | -1.58 % change on previous year | 22.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.8 % change on previous year | 0.5097 % change on previous year | 13.13 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iran
- 37 Brazil 11.31 % change on previous year compare
- 38 Suriname 11.11 % change on previous year compare
- 39 Guinea 11.1 % change on previous year compare
- 41 Paraguay 10.67 % change on previous year compare
- 42 Gambia 10.53 % change on previous year compare
- 42 Equatorial Guinea 10.53 % change on previous year compare
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.84 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 46.54 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 109.46 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 7.3 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture, annual growth in Iran?
- Seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture, annual growth in Iran was 10.85 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture, annual growth recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 185.21 % change on previous year in 1974.
- What is the lowest seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture, annual growth recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was -25.49 % change on previous year in 1991.
- How does Iran rank for seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture, annual growth?
- Iran ranks 40th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture, annual growth rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 785.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.