Aquaculture production (Food) in Russia
Russia: Aquaculture production (Food) was 342,450 metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Aquaculture production in Russia, 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
Russia recorded 342,450 metric tons for aquaculture production in 2024.
That represents a change of down 6.2% on the previous year and up 109.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aquaculture production in Russia peaked at 365,269 metric tons in 2023 and was at its lowest, 53,309 metric tons, in 1996.
That places Russia 21st out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Aquaculture production (Food) in Russia, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 104,999 metric tons | — |
| 1993 | 92,866 metric tons | -11.6% |
| 1994 | 77,956 metric tons | -16.1% |
| 1995 | 68,578 metric tons | -12.0% |
| 1996 | 53,309 metric tons | -22.3% |
| 1997 | 59,766 metric tons | +12.1% |
| 1998 | 66,230 metric tons | +10.8% |
| 1999 | 71,595 metric tons | +8.1% |
| 2000 | 77,132 metric tons | +7.7% |
| 2001 | 90,449 metric tons | +17.3% |
| 2002 | 101,483 metric tons | +12.2% |
| 2003 | 108,751 metric tons | +7.2% |
| 2004 | 110,018 metric tons | +1.2% |
| 2005 | 114,997 metric tons | +4.5% |
| 2006 | 106,343 metric tons | -7.5% |
| 2007 | 105,803 metric tons | -0.5% |
| 2008 | 115,680 metric tons | +9.3% |
| 2009 | 117,310 metric tons | +1.4% |
| 2010 | 120,998 metric tons | +3.1% |
| 2011 | 129,651 metric tons | +7.2% |
| 2012 | 146,455 metric tons | +13.0% |
| 2013 | 155,540 metric tons | +6.2% |
| 2014 | 163,600 metric tons | +5.2% |
| 2015 | 154,050 metric tons | -5.8% |
| 2016 | 173,981 metric tons | +12.9% |
| 2017 | 186,547 metric tons | +7.2% |
| 2018 | 204,032 metric tons | +9.4% |
| 2019 | 248,293 metric tons | +21.7% |
| 2020 | 291,194 metric tons | +17.3% |
| 2021 | 319,342 metric tons | +9.7% |
| 2022 | 348,187 metric tons | +9.0% |
| 2023 | 365,269 metric tons | +4.9% |
| 2024 | 342,450 metric tons | -6.2% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 342,450 metric tons is above the median for high income countries, which is 2,445 metric tons, 140.1× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Russia's 342,450 metric tons is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 10,060 metric tons, 34.0× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 74,412 metric tons | 53,309 metric tons | 104,999 metric tons | 8 |
| 2000s | 104,797 metric tons | 77,132 metric tons | 117,310 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 168,315 metric tons | 120,998 metric tons | 248,293 metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 333,288 metric tons | 291,194 metric tons | 365,269 metric tons | 5 |
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- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.8601 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % 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 1.5 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 23.26 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is aquaculture production in Russia?
- Aquaculture production in Russia was 342,450 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 Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 365,269 metric tons in 2023.
- What is the lowest aquaculture production recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 53,309 metric tons in 1996.
- How does Russia rank for aquaculture production?
- Russia ranks 21st out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is aquaculture production rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 109.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia 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.