Lower over the period
Canada Fish & Seafood Production per Capita moved from 22.64 Kilogram in 2015 to 20.82 Kilogram in 2023 (−8%), an average of −1% a year. The series high was 23.84 Kilogram in 2018 and the low 20.76 Kilogram in 2020.
What Canada Fish & Seafood Production per Capita shows
Canada Fish & Seafood Production per Capita was 20.82 Kilogram in 2023, down 1.2% on 2022. Canada Fish & Seafood Production per Capita was 20.82 Kilogram in 2023, down 1.2% on 2022. Canada Fish & Seafood Production per Capita moved from 22.64 Kilogram in 2015 to 20.82 Kilogram in 2023 (−8%), an average of −1% a year.
A 12.9% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2018) and low (2020) is 3.08 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was −9.3% in 2019.
Ranks 19 of 33 countries covered
Among the 33 countries in this dataset, Canada ranks 19 for 2023, behind South Korea (52.82 Kilogram) and Malaysia (51.03 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 19.93 Kilogram, so Canada is above it.
Full series
Canada Fish & Seafood Production per Capita by year
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Kilogram.
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| Year | Kilogram | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20.82 | −1.2% |
| 2022 | 21.08 | −0.9% |
| 2021 | 21.28 | +2.5% |
| 2020 Trough | 20.76 | −4% |
| 2019 | 21.63 | −9.3% |
| 2018Peak | 23.84 | +4.8% |
| 2017 | 22.74 | −2.2% |
| 2016 | 23.26 | +2.7% |
| 2015 | 22.64 | — |
Regional context
How Canada compares in North America
Fish & Seafood Production per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Canada is highlighted.
1U.S.21.94
2Canada20.82
3Mexico13.55
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Fish & Seafood Production per Capita — Fish and seafood availability per capita refers to the estimated amount of fish and seafood available for consumption by an average person in a country during a year, measured in kilograms per person per year. The indicator represents food availability based on national food supply calculations, including domestic production, imports, exports, and changes in stocks. In Our World in Data, this metric is presented as a country-level time series, allowing comparison of fish and seafood availability trends across different years. The data is measured in kilograms per person per year and reflects the quantity of fish and seafood available within the food system rather than actual individual consumption.
The data includes fish and seafood products available for human consumption, covering a broad range of aquatic food categories such as marine fish, freshwater fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and other seafood products. The indicator incorporates supply-side factors including domestic fisheries production, aquaculture output, imports, exports, and stock adjustments to estimate annual food availability. The dataset is compiled from international food balance statistics and provides country-wise estimates for the selected time period. Values are calculated on a per capita basis by dividing total available fish and seafood supply by the population of each country.
The data does not represent actual individual consumption, dietary intake, or household-level seafood purchasing behavior. It does not measure nutritional quality, protein content, food waste, or differences in consumption patterns among population groups. The indicator excludes non-food uses of fish and seafood products, such as industrial applications, animal feed, and other commercial uses. It also does not directly measure fisheries sustainability, environmental impacts, or the economic value of the seafood industry. Differences may occur due to variations in statistical reporting methods, population estimates, trade data accuracy, and food supply accounting systems used across countries.
About this indicator
Fish & Seafood Production per Capita — Fish and seafood availability per capita refers to the estimated amount of fish and seafood available for consumption by an average person in a country during a year, measured in kilograms per person per year. The indicator represents food availability based on national food supply calculations, including domestic production, imports, exports, and changes in stocks. In Our World in Data, this metric is presented as a country-level time series, allowing comparison of fish and seafood availability trends across different years. The data is measured in kilograms per person per year and reflects the quantity of fish and seafood available within the food system rather than actual individual consumption.
The series high was 23.84 Kilogram in 2018 and the low 20.76 Kilogram in 2020. The gap between the series high (2018) and low (2020) is 3.08 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was −9.3% in 2019. Among the 33 countries in this dataset, Canada ranks 19 for 2023, behind South Korea (52.82 Kilogram) and Malaysia (51.03 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 19.93 Kilogram, so Canada is above it.
Canada’s fish and seafood availability showed changing trends between 2015 and 2023, with the data measured in kilograms per person per year. The indicator represents fish and seafood available for consumption and provides insights into seafood supply patterns, consumer access, and market developments within the Retail & Consumer – Food & Beverages sector.
Canada recorded a comparatively high level of fish and seafood availability throughout the analyzed period. The country’s per-capita availability increased from 22.64 kilograms in 2015 to 23.26 kilograms in 2016 before declining slightly to 22.74 kilograms in 2017. It reached the highest level of 23.84 kilograms in 2018, indicating strong seafood availability during that year. However, availability decreased significantly to 21.63 kilograms in 2019 and continued declining to 20.76 kilograms in 2020. A moderate recovery was observed in 2021, with availability increasing to 21.28 kilograms, followed by a slight decrease to 21.08 kilograms in 2022 and 20.82 kilograms in 2023. Overall, Canada experienced a downward trend after reaching its peak in 2018, although it maintained a higher level of fish and seafood availability compared with several other markets.
Overall, Canada maintained stronger fish and seafood availability levels, while Mexico experienced a gradual decline after 2018. The data highlights regional differences in seafood availability and provides insights into changing consumption patterns, supply conditions, and market dynamics across North America’s food and beverage industry.
- Indicator
- Fish & Seafood Production per Capita
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- North America
- Unit
- Kilogram
- Coverage
- 2015–2023, annual
- Category
- Retail & Consumer
- Last updated
- August 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Canada Fish & Seafood Production per Capita?
Fish and seafood availability per capita refers to the estimated amount of fish and seafood available for consumption by an average person in a country during a year, measured in kilograms per person per year. The indicator represents food availability based on national food supply calculations, including domestic production, imports, exports, and changes in stocks. In Our World in Data, this metric is presented as a country-level time series, allowing comparison of fish and seafood availability trends across different years. The data is measured in kilograms per person per year and reflects the quantity of fish and seafood available within the food system rather than actual individual consumption.
What was Canada Fish & Seafood Production per Capita in 2023?
Canada Fish & Seafood Production per Capita was 20.82 Kilogram in 2023, down 1.2% on 2022.
How has Canada Fish & Seafood Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Canada Fish & Seafood Production per Capita moved from 22.64 Kilogram in 2015 to 20.82 Kilogram in 2023 (−8%), an average of −1% a year. The series high was 23.84 Kilogram in 2018 and the low 20.76 Kilogram in 2020.
Which year had the highest and lowest Canada Fish & Seafood Production per Capita?
The highest value was 23.84 Kilogram in 2018 and the lowest was 20.76 Kilogram in 2020.
What does the Canada Fish & Seafood Production per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes fish and seafood products available for human consumption, covering a broad range of aquatic food categories such as marine fish, freshwater fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and other seafood products. The indicator incorporates supply-side factors including domestic fisheries production, aquaculture output, imports, exports, and stock adjustments to estimate annual food availability. The dataset is compiled from international food balance statistics and provides country-wise estimates for the selected time period. Values are calculated on a per capita basis by dividing total available fish and seafood supply by the population of each country. Excluded: The data does not represent actual individual consumption, dietary intake, or household-level seafood purchasing behavior. It does not measure nutritional quality, protein content, food waste, or differences in consumption patterns among population groups. The indicator excludes non-food uses of fish and seafood products, such as industrial applications, animal feed, and other commercial uses. It also does not directly measure fisheries sustainability, environmental impacts, or the economic value of the seafood industry. Differences may occur due to variations in statistical reporting methods, population estimates, trade data accuracy, and food supply accounting systems used across countries.
Where does the Canada Fish & Seafood Production per Capita data come from?
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?tab=table&time=2015..2023&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls&Food=Fish+and+seafood&Metric=Food+available+for+consumption&Per+capita=true&Unit=Kilograms+per+year). It covers 2015–2023 and is reported in Kilogram.
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