Aquaculture production (Food) in Pakistan
Pakistan: Aquaculture production (Food) was 174,338 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Aquaculture production in Pakistan, 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 Pakistan is 174,338 metric tons, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 65 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.3% on the previous year and up 17.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Pakistan peaked at 174,338 metric tons in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1,170 metric tons, in 1960.
That places Pakistan 29th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Aquaculture production (Food) in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,170 metric tons | — |
| 1961 | 1,270 metric tons | +8.5% |
| 1962 | 1,360 metric tons | +7.1% |
| 1963 | 1,470 metric tons | +8.1% |
| 1964 | 1,580 metric tons | +7.5% |
| 1965 | 1,700 metric tons | +7.6% |
| 1966 | 1,840 metric tons | +8.2% |
| 1967 | 1,980 metric tons | +7.6% |
| 1968 | 2,130 metric tons | +7.6% |
| 1969 | 2,300 metric tons | +8.0% |
| 1970 | 2,500 metric tons | +8.7% |
| 1971 | 2,700 metric tons | +8.0% |
| 1972 | 2,900 metric tons | +7.4% |
| 1973 | 3,100 metric tons | +6.9% |
| 1974 | 3,300 metric tons | +6.5% |
| 1975 | 3,600 metric tons | +9.1% |
| 1976 | 3,900 metric tons | +8.3% |
| 1977 | 4,200 metric tons | +7.7% |
| 1978 | 4,500 metric tons | +7.1% |
| 1979 | 4,800 metric tons | +6.7% |
| 1980 | 5,200 metric tons | +8.3% |
| 1981 | 5,600 metric tons | +7.7% |
| 1982 | 6,000 metric tons | +7.1% |
| 1983 | 6,500 metric tons | +8.3% |
| 1984 | 8,500 metric tons | +30.8% |
| 1985 | 8,500 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 8,500 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 8,500 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 6,837 metric tons | -19.6% |
| 1989 | 9,750 metric tons | +42.6% |
| 1990 | 10,041 metric tons | +3.0% |
| 1991 | 12,795 metric tons | +27.4% |
| 1992 | 12,604 metric tons | -1.5% |
| 1993 | 13,389 metric tons | +6.2% |
| 1994 | 14,664 metric tons | +9.5% |
| 1995 | 14,848 metric tons | +1.3% |
| 1996 | 13,557 metric tons | -8.7% |
| 1997 | 15,464 metric tons | +14.1% |
| 1998 | 17,369 metric tons | +12.3% |
| 1999 | 23,076 metric tons | +32.9% |
| 2000 | 12,485 metric tons | -45.9% |
| 2001 | 57,632 metric tons | +361.6% |
| 2002 | 66,970 metric tons | +16.2% |
| 2003 | 73,047 metric tons | +9.1% |
| 2004 | 76,653 metric tons | +4.9% |
| 2005 | 80,622 metric tons | +5.2% |
| 2006 | 121,826 metric tons | +51.1% |
| 2007 | 130,092 metric tons | +6.8% |
| 2008 | 135,098 metric tons | +3.8% |
| 2009 | 138,099 metric tons | +2.2% |
| 2010 | 140,101 metric tons | +1.4% |
| 2011 | 141,935 metric tons | +1.3% |
| 2012 | 142,832 metric tons | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 148,120 metric tons | +3.7% |
| 2014 | 148,381 metric tons | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 151,174 metric tons | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 157,017 metric tons | +3.9% |
| 2017 | 158,075 metric tons | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 159,706 metric tons | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 161,390 metric tons | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 163,132 metric tons | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 165,212 metric tons | +1.3% |
| 2022 | 166,200 metric tons | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 168,700 metric tons | +1.5% |
| 2024 | 174,338 metric tons | +3.3% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 174,338 metric tons is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 9,636 metric tons, 18.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 174,338 metric tons is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 5,171 metric tons, 33.7× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Aquaculture production (Food) in Pakistan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +361.6% | 12,485 metric tons | 57,632 metric tons |
| 2000 | -45.9% | 23,076 metric tons | 12,485 metric tons |
| 2006 | +51.1% | 80,622 metric tons | 121,826 metric tons |
| 1989 | +42.6% | 6,837 metric tons | 9,750 metric tons |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,680 metric tons | 1,170 metric tons | 2,300 metric tons | 10 |
| 1970s | 3,550 metric tons | 2,500 metric tons | 4,800 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 7,389 metric tons | 5,200 metric tons | 9,750 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 14,781 metric tons | 10,041 metric tons | 23,076 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 89,252 metric tons | 12,485 metric tons | 138,099 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 150,873 metric tons | 140,101 metric tons | 161,390 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 167,516 metric tons | 163,132 metric tons | 174,338 metric tons | 5 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
- 26 United Kingdom 226,006 metric tons compare
- 27 Colombia 210,520 metric tons compare
- 28 France 189,039 metric tons compare
- 30 Saudi Arabia 161,883 metric tons compare
- 31 Canada 160,518 metric tons compare
- 32 Uzbekistan 155,819 metric tons compare
More agriculture & rural data for Pakistan
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.7458 % 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 0.1185 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.6407 % 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 0.1381 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 6.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2302 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 367.4 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.984 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in Pakistan?
- Aquaculture production in Pakistan was 174,338 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 Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 174,338 metric tons in 2024.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,170 metric tons in 1960.
- How does Pakistan rank for aquaculture production?
- Pakistan ranks 29th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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.