Lower over the period
Finland Fish & Seafood Production per Capita moved from 34.77 Kilogram in 2015 to 31.49 Kilogram in 2023 (−9.4%), an average of −1.2% a year. The series high was 34.77 Kilogram in 2015 and the low 31.41 Kilogram in 2018.
What Finland Fish & Seafood Production per Capita shows
Finland Fish & Seafood Production per Capita was 31.49 Kilogram in 2023, down 0.6% on 2022. Finland’s fish and seafood availability showed fluctuations 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 9.7% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2018) is 3.36 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was −9% in 2016.
Ranks 8 of 33 countries covered
Among the 33 countries in this dataset, Finland ranks 8 for 2023, behind South Korea (52.82 Kilogram) and Malaysia (51.03 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 19.93 Kilogram, so Finland is above it.
Full series
Finland 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 | 31.49 | −0.6% |
| 2022 | 31.67 | −0.5% |
| 2021 | 31.84 | −0.2% |
| 2020 | 31.90 | −0.2% |
| 2019 | 31.95 | +1.7% |
| 2018 Trough | 31.41 | −6.5% |
| 2017 | 33.60 | +6.2% |
| 2016 | 31.65 | −9% |
| 2015Peak | 34.77 | — |
Regional context
How Finland compares in Europe
Fish & Seafood Production per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Finland is highlighted.
1Spain36.80
2France32.64
3Finland31.49
4Sweden30.62
5Italy29.39
6Denmark22.56
7Netherlands19.08
8UK17.70
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.
Finland recorded 34.77 kilograms of fish and seafood availability per person in 2015, representing the highest value recorded during the analyzed period. However, availability declined significantly to 31.65 kilograms in 2016 before recovering to 33.60 kilograms in 2017. The value decreased again to 31.41 kilograms in 2018, which marked the lowest availability level recorded during the initial years of the period.
Between 2019 and 2023, Finland maintained a relatively stable but slightly declining trend in fish and seafood availability. The value increased to 31.95 kilograms in 2019 and remained almost stable at 31.90 kilograms in 2020. Availability continued at 31.84 kilograms in 2021 before gradually decreasing to 31.67 kilograms in 2022 and 31.49 kilograms in 2023. The later years reflected limited fluctuations compared with the significant changes observed during the earlier period.
Overall, Finland’s fish and seafood availability demonstrated a moderate decline between 2015 and 2023, mainly due to the reduction from the high level recorded in 2015. Despite the decline, availability remained relatively consistent during the later years, indicating stable access to seafood products. The data highlights changes in seafood availability patterns, consumption trends, and supply conditions within the food and beverage sector. These trends provide valuable insights into long-term seafood market developments, availability movements, and consumer demand for fish and seafood products. The analysis helps understand the evolution of seafood availability and changing patterns in consumer access over time.
- Indicator
- Fish & Seafood Production per Capita
- Country
- Finland
- Region
- Europe
- 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 Finland 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 Finland Fish & Seafood Production per Capita in 2023?
Finland Fish & Seafood Production per Capita was 31.49 Kilogram in 2023, down 0.6% on 2022.
How has Finland Fish & Seafood Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Finland Fish & Seafood Production per Capita moved from 34.77 Kilogram in 2015 to 31.49 Kilogram in 2023 (−9.4%), an average of −1.2% a year. The series high was 34.77 Kilogram in 2015 and the low 31.41 Kilogram in 2018.
Which year had the highest and lowest Finland Fish & Seafood Production per Capita?
The highest value was 34.77 Kilogram in 2015 and the lowest was 31.41 Kilogram in 2018.
What does the Finland 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 Finland 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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