Higher over the period
India Fish & Seafood Production per Capita moved from 6.53 Kilogram in 2015 to 8.73 Kilogram in 2023 (+33.7%), an average of +3.7% a year. The series high was 8.88 Kilogram in 2021 and the low 6.53 Kilogram in 2015.
What India Fish & Seafood Production per Capita shows
India Fish & Seafood Production per Capita was 8.73 Kilogram in 2023, down 0.9% on 2022. India’s fish and seafood availability showed a strong 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 26.5% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2021) and low (2015) is 2.35 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +6.7% in 2021.
Ranks 28 of 33 countries covered
Among the 33 countries in this dataset, India ranks 28 for 2023, behind South Korea (52.82 Kilogram) and Malaysia (51.03 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 19.93 Kilogram, so India is below it.
Full series
India Fish & Seafood Production per Capita by year
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Kilogram.
Scroll the table sideways to see all columns.
| Year | Kilogram | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8.73 | −0.9% |
| 2022 | 8.81 | −0.8% |
| 2021Peak | 8.88 | +6.7% |
| 2020 | 8.32 | +1% |
| 2019 | 8.24 | +6.3% |
| 2018 | 7.75 | +5.9% |
| 2017 | 7.32 | +6.2% |
| 2016 | 6.89 | +5.5% |
| 2015 Trough | 6.53 | — |
Regional context
How India compares in Asia
Fish & Seafood Production per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. India is highlighted.
1South Korea52.82
2Malaysia51.03
3China41.68
4Indonesia40.42
5Vietnam40.06
6Taiwan30.40
7Thailand28.62
13India8.73
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.
India recorded 6.53 kilograms of fish and seafood availability per person in 2015. The availability increased steadily in the following years, reaching 6.89 kilograms in 2016 and 7.32 kilograms in 2017. The upward movement continued in 2018, with availability increasing to 7.75 kilograms, indicating continuous improvement in seafood availability and consumer access.
From 2019 onwards, India experienced further growth in fish and seafood availability. The value increased to 8.24 kilograms in 2019 and continued rising to 8.32 kilograms in 2020. Availability reached 8.88 kilograms in 2021, which represented the highest value recorded during the analyzed period. In the following years, availability remained strong, with values of 8.81 kilograms in 2022 and 8.73 kilograms in 2023, showing only a slight reduction from the peak level.
Overall, India’s fish and seafood availability demonstrated significant growth between 2015 and 2023. The consistent increase indicates improving seafood availability and expanding 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 changing consumer demand for fish and seafood products. The analysis helps understand the growth of seafood availability and the evolving position of fish and seafood consumption patterns over time.
- Indicator
- Fish & Seafood Production per Capita
- Country
- India
- Region
- Asia
- Unit
- Kilogram
- Coverage
- 2015–2023, annual
- Category
- Retail & Consumer
- Last updated
- August 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
Cite this dataset
Using this data in a report, paper or presentation? Copy a formatted citation.
Copied
Frequently asked questions
What is India 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 India Fish & Seafood Production per Capita in 2023?
India Fish & Seafood Production per Capita was 8.73 Kilogram in 2023, down 0.9% on 2022.
How has India Fish & Seafood Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
India Fish & Seafood Production per Capita moved from 6.53 Kilogram in 2015 to 8.73 Kilogram in 2023 (+33.7%), an average of +3.7% a year. The series high was 8.88 Kilogram in 2021 and the low 6.53 Kilogram in 2015.
Which year had the highest and lowest India Fish & Seafood Production per Capita?
The highest value was 8.88 Kilogram in 2021 and the lowest was 6.53 Kilogram in 2015.
What does the India 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 India 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.
Need more data?
Get in touch with our research team
Need a longer historical series, a custom country set, additional dimensions, or a tailored dataset? Send us your requirement.