Broadly stable
Germany Fish & Seafood Production per Capita moved from 12.91 Kilogram in 2015 to 12.98 Kilogram in 2023 (+0.5%), an average of +0.1% a year. The series high was 13.67 Kilogram in 2016 and the low 12.70 Kilogram in 2017.
What Germany Fish & Seafood Production per Capita shows
Germany Fish & Seafood Production per Capita was 12.98 Kilogram in 2023, down 0.5% on 2022. Germany’s fish and seafood availability showed a relatively stable 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 7.1% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2016) and low (2017) is 0.970 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was −7.1% in 2017.
Ranks 25 of 33 countries covered
Among the 33 countries in this dataset, Germany ranks 25 for 2023, behind South Korea (52.82 Kilogram) and Malaysia (51.03 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 19.93 Kilogram, so Germany is below it.
Full series
Germany 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 | 12.98 | −0.5% |
| 2022 | 13.05 | −0.5% |
| 2021 | 13.11 | −0.1% |
| 2020 | 13.12 | −0.1% |
| 2019 | 13.13 | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 12.93 | +1.8% |
| 2017 Trough | 12.70 | −7.1% |
| 2016Peak | 13.67 | +5.9% |
| 2015 | 12.91 | — |
Regional context
How Germany compares in Europe
Fish & Seafood Production per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Germany is highlighted.
1Spain36.80
2France32.64
3Finland31.49
4Sweden30.62
5Italy29.39
6Denmark22.56
7Netherlands19.08
9Germany12.98
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.
Germany recorded 12.91 kilograms of fish and seafood availability per person in 2015. The availability increased significantly to 13.67 kilograms in 2016, representing the highest level recorded during the analyzed period. However, the value declined to 12.70 kilograms in 2017 before recovering slightly to 12.93 kilograms in 2018. This fluctuation indicates moderate changes in seafood availability during the initial years.
Between 2019 and 2023, Germany maintained a consistent level of fish and seafood availability with only minor variations. The availability increased to 13.13 kilograms in 2019 and remained almost unchanged at 13.12 kilograms in 2020. It continued at 13.11 kilograms in 2021 before declining slightly to 13.05 kilograms in 2022. By 2023, the availability level reached 12.98 kilograms, showing a marginal reduction compared with the beginning of the period.
Overall, Germany’s fish and seafood availability remained stable throughout 2015–2023, with values generally staying within a narrow range. The limited fluctuations indicate consistent seafood supply conditions and steady consumer access to fish and seafood products. The data provides valuable insights into changes in seafood availability, consumption patterns, and market trends within the food and beverage sector. Monitoring these trends helps evaluate long-term developments in seafood supply and the role of fish and seafood products in consumer food choices.
- Indicator
- Fish & Seafood Production per Capita
- Country
- Germany
- 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 Germany 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 Germany Fish & Seafood Production per Capita in 2023?
Germany Fish & Seafood Production per Capita was 12.98 Kilogram in 2023, down 0.5% on 2022.
How has Germany Fish & Seafood Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Germany Fish & Seafood Production per Capita moved from 12.91 Kilogram in 2015 to 12.98 Kilogram in 2023 (+0.5%), an average of +0.1% a year. The series high was 13.67 Kilogram in 2016 and the low 12.70 Kilogram in 2017.
Which year had the highest and lowest Germany Fish & Seafood Production per Capita?
The highest value was 13.67 Kilogram in 2016 and the lowest was 12.70 Kilogram in 2017.
What does the Germany 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 Germany 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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