Aquaculture production (Food) in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Aquaculture production (Food) was 19,988 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Aquaculture production in Kazakhstan, 1992–2024
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 Kazakhstan is 19,988 metric tons, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 33 years on record.
The figure is up 7.6% on the previous year and up 4,775.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Kazakhstan peaked at 19,988 metric tons in 2024 and was at its lowest, 123 metric tons, in 2005.
Kazakhstan ranks 63rd 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 Kazakhstan, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3,379 metric tons | — |
| 1993 | 2,928 metric tons | -13.3% |
| 1994 | 1,161 metric tons | -60.3% |
| 1995 | 1,948 metric tons | +67.8% |
| 1996 | 1,682 metric tons | -13.7% |
| 1997 | 1,921 metric tons | +14.2% |
| 1998 | 1,106 metric tons | -42.4% |
| 1999 | 1,193 metric tons | +7.9% |
| 2000 | 813 metric tons | -31.9% |
| 2001 | 309 metric tons | -62.0% |
| 2002 | 778 metric tons | +151.8% |
| 2003 | 820 metric tons | +5.4% |
| 2004 | 188.2 metric tons | -77.0% |
| 2005 | 123 metric tons | -34.6% |
| 2006 | 256 metric tons | +108.1% |
| 2007 | 170 metric tons | -33.6% |
| 2008 | 206 metric tons | +21.2% |
| 2009 | 303 metric tons | +47.1% |
| 2010 | 224 metric tons | -26.1% |
| 2011 | 858 metric tons | +283.0% |
| 2012 | 738 metric tons | -14.0% |
| 2013 | 811 metric tons | +9.9% |
| 2014 | 410 metric tons | -49.4% |
| 2015 | 730.4 metric tons | +78.1% |
| 2016 | 1,878 metric tons | +157.1% |
| 2017 | 2,776 metric tons | +47.8% |
| 2018 | 5,653 metric tons | +103.6% |
| 2019 | 6,933 metric tons | +22.6% |
| 2020 | 7,268 metric tons | +4.8% |
| 2021 | 8,273 metric tons | +13.8% |
| 2022 | 14,547 metric tons | +75.8% |
| 2023 | 18,576 metric tons | +27.7% |
| 2024 | 19,988 metric tons | +7.6% |
Kazakhstan compared with similar countries
- Kazakhstan's 19,988 metric tons is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,803 metric tons, 3.4× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Kazakhstan's 19,988 metric tons is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 10,060 metric tons, 2.0× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,915 metric tons | 1,106 metric tons | 3,379 metric tons | 8 |
| 2000s | 396.62 metric tons | 123 metric tons | 820 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,101 metric tons | 224 metric tons | 6,933 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 13,730 metric tons | 7,268 metric tons | 19,988 metric tons | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kazakhstan
More agriculture & rural data for Kazakhstan
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.0453 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 1.43 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.1519 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0007 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 10.21 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 1.32 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0374 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 550.04 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.3844 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in Kazakhstan?
- Aquaculture production in Kazakhstan was 19,988 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 Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 19,988 metric tons in 2024.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 123 metric tons in 2005.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for aquaculture production?
- Kazakhstan ranks 63rd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4,775.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kazakhstan 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.