Aquaculture production (Food) in Moldova
Moldova: Aquaculture production (Food) was 12,757 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Aquaculture production in Moldova, 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 Moldova is 12,757 metric tons, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 10.4% on the previous year and up 15.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Moldova peaked at 14,245 metric tons in 2023 and was at its lowest, 815 metric tons, in 1999.
Moldova ranks 78th 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 Moldova, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2,935 metric tons | — |
| 1993 | 2,275 metric tons | -22.5% |
| 1994 | 1,212 metric tons | -46.7% |
| 1995 | 1,401 metric tons | +15.6% |
| 1996 | 1,067 metric tons | -23.8% |
| 1997 | 1,202 metric tons | +12.7% |
| 1998 | 1,129 metric tons | -6.1% |
| 1999 | 815 metric tons | -27.8% |
| 2000 | 1,710 metric tons | +109.8% |
| 2001 | 1,709 metric tons | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 2,335 metric tons | +36.6% |
| 2003 | 3,408 metric tons | +46.0% |
| 2004 | 5,650 metric tons | +65.8% |
| 2005 | 6,300 metric tons | +11.5% |
| 2006 | 6,800 metric tons | +7.9% |
| 2007 | 7,500 metric tons | +10.3% |
| 2008 | 7,800 metric tons | +4.0% |
| 2009 | 8,200 metric tons | +5.1% |
| 2010 | 8,800 metric tons | +7.3% |
| 2011 | 9,000 metric tons | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 9,080 metric tons | +0.9% |
| 2013 | 9,080 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 11,080 metric tons | +22.0% |
| 2015 | 11,246 metric tons | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 12,091 metric tons | +7.5% |
| 2017 | 12,163 metric tons | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 12,610 metric tons | +3.7% |
| 2019 | 12,680 metric tons | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 12,600 metric tons | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 12,905 metric tons | +2.4% |
| 2022 | 12,910 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 14,245 metric tons | +10.3% |
| 2024 | 12,757 metric tons | -10.4% |
Moldova compared with similar countries
- Moldova's 12,757 metric tons is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,803 metric tons, 2.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Moldova's 12,757 metric tons is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 10,060 metric tons, 1.3× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Aquaculture production (Food) in Moldova 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +109.8% | 815 metric tons | 1,710 metric tons |
| 2004 | +65.8% | 3,408 metric tons | 5,650 metric tons |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,504 metric tons | 815 metric tons | 2,935 metric tons | 8 |
| 2000s | 5,141 metric tons | 1,709 metric tons | 8,200 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 10,783 metric tons | 8,800 metric tons | 12,680 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 13,083 metric tons | 12,600 metric tons | 14,245 metric tons | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Moldova
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.3742 % 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 0.8329 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.2584 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.9732 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.65 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0738 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 635.96 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -2.12 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in Moldova?
- Aquaculture production in Moldova was 12,757 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 Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 14,245 metric tons in 2023.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 815 metric tons in 1999.
- How does Moldova rank for aquaculture production?
- Moldova ranks 78th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Moldova 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.