Aquaculture production (Food) in Bahrain
Bahrain: Aquaculture production (Food) was 63 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Aquaculture production in Bahrain, 1960–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for aquaculture production in Bahrain is 63 metric tons, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 65 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.3% on the previous year and up 1,003.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Bahrain peaked at 63 metric tons in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 metric tons, in 1960.
Bahrain ranks 159th of 215 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 (Food) in Bahrain, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1961 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1963 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1964 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1965 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1966 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1967 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1968 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1969 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1970 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1971 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1972 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1973 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1974 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1975 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1976 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1977 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1978 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1979 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1980 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1981 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1982 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1983 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1984 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1985 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1986 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1987 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1988 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1989 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1990 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1991 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1992 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1993 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1994 | 0 metric tons | — |
| 1995 | 4 metric tons | — |
| 1996 | 3 metric tons | -25.0% |
| 1997 | 0 metric tons | -100.0% |
| 1998 | 1 metric tons | — |
| 1999 | 3 metric tons | +200.0% |
| 2000 | 12 metric tons | +300.0% |
| 2001 | 0 metric tons | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 3 metric tons | — |
| 2003 | 4 metric tons | +33.3% |
| 2004 | 8 metric tons | +100.0% |
| 2005 | 3 metric tons | -62.5% |
| 2006 | 2 metric tons | -33.3% |
| 2007 | 1 metric tons | -50.0% |
| 2008 | 2 metric tons | +100.0% |
| 2009 | 2 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 3.19 metric tons | +59.3% |
| 2011 | 3.42 metric tons | +7.4% |
| 2012 | 1.73 metric tons | -49.6% |
| 2013 | 0 metric tons | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 5.71 metric tons | — |
| 2015 | 6 metric tons | +5.1% |
| 2016 | 14.21 metric tons | +136.9% |
| 2017 | 21 metric tons | +47.8% |
| 2018 | 21 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 36 metric tons | +71.4% |
| 2020 | 46 metric tons | +27.8% |
| 2021 | 51 metric tons | +10.9% |
| 2022 | 56 metric tons | +9.8% |
| 2023 | 61 metric tons | +8.9% |
| 2024 | 63 metric tons | +3.3% |
Bahrain compared with similar countries
- Bahrain's 63 metric tons is below the median for high income countries, which is 2,445 metric tons, 3% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Bahrain's 63 metric tons is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 5,171 metric tons, 1% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.1 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 4 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.7 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 12 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.23 metric tons | 0 metric tons | 36 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 55.4 metric tons | 46 metric tons | 63 metric tons | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bahrain
More agriculture & rural data for Bahrain
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 1.85 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0024 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 73.61 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2010)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 0.2% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 0.2% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.1% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in Bahrain?
- Aquaculture production in Bahrain was 63 metric tons in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest aquaculture production recorded in Bahrain?
- The highest recorded value was 63 metric tons in 2024.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Bahrain?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 metric tons in 1960.
- How does Bahrain rank for aquaculture production?
- Bahrain ranks 159th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Bahrain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,003.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahrain data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Aquaculture production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Aquaculture is the farming of aquatic organisms including fish, molluscs, crustaceans and aquatic plants. Aquaculture production specifically refers to output from aquaculture activities, which are designated for final harvest for consumption.