Rising to a series high
China Fish & Seafood Production per Capita moved from 38.35 Kilogram in 2015 to 41.68 Kilogram in 2023 (+8.7%), an average of +1% a year. The series high was 41.68 Kilogram in 2023 and the low 38.35 Kilogram in 2015.
What China Fish & Seafood Production per Capita shows
China Fish & Seafood Production per Capita was 41.68 Kilogram in 2023, up 0.2% on 2022. China’s fish and seafood availability showed a consistent increasing trend 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.
A 8% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2015) is 3.33 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +3.2% in 2019.
Ranks 3 of 33 countries covered
Among the 33 countries in this dataset, China ranks 3 for 2023, behind South Korea (52.82 Kilogram) and Malaysia (51.03 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 19.93 Kilogram, so China is above it.
Full series
China 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023Peak | 41.68 | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 41.60 | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 41.57 | +1% |
| 2020 | 41.14 | +1.1% |
| 2019 | 40.68 | +3.2% |
| 2018 | 39.43 | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 39.21 | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 38.89 | +1.4% |
| 2015 Trough | 38.35 | — |
Regional context
How China compares in Asia
Fish & Seafood Production per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. China is highlighted.
1South Korea52.82
2Malaysia51.03
3China41.68
4Indonesia40.42
5Vietnam40.06
6Taiwan30.40
7Thailand28.62
8Philippines26.34
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.
China recorded 38.35 kilograms of fish and seafood availability per person in 2015. The availability increased gradually in the following years, reaching 38.89 kilograms in 2016 and 39.21 kilograms in 2017. The upward movement continued in 2018, with availability increasing to 39.43 kilograms, indicating steady improvement in seafood availability during the initial period.
From 2019 onwards, China experienced continued growth in fish and seafood availability. The value increased significantly to 40.68 kilograms in 2019 and further rose to 41.14 kilograms in 2020. The increasing trend continued with availability reaching 41.57 kilograms in 2021, followed by 41.60 kilograms in 2022. In 2023, availability reached 41.68 kilograms, representing the highest value recorded during the analyzed period.
Overall, China’s fish and seafood availability demonstrated a positive growth trend between 2015 and 2023. The continuous increase indicates improving seafood availability and stable growth in consumer access to fish and seafood products. The data highlights changes in seafood supply patterns, consumption trends, and availability conditions within the food and beverage sector. These trends provide valuable insights into long-term seafood market developments, increasing availability patterns, and evolving consumer demand for fish and seafood products. The analysis helps understand the steady expansion of seafood availability and changing market conditions over time.
- Indicator
- Fish & Seafood Production per Capita
- Country
- China
- Region
- Asia
- 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 China 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 China Fish & Seafood Production per Capita in 2023?
China Fish & Seafood Production per Capita was 41.68 Kilogram in 2023, up 0.2% on 2022.
How has China Fish & Seafood Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
China Fish & Seafood Production per Capita moved from 38.35 Kilogram in 2015 to 41.68 Kilogram in 2023 (+8.7%), an average of +1% a year. The series high was 41.68 Kilogram in 2023 and the low 38.35 Kilogram in 2015.
Which year had the highest and lowest China Fish & Seafood Production per Capita?
The highest value was 41.68 Kilogram in 2023 and the lowest was 38.35 Kilogram in 2015.
What does the China 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 China 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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