Broadly stable
Italy Fish & Seafood Production per Capita moved from 29.43 Kilogram in 2015 to 29.39 Kilogram in 2023 (−0.1%), an average of −0% a year. The series high was 29.90 Kilogram in 2017 and the low 29.08 Kilogram in 2019.
What Italy Fish & Seafood Production per Capita shows
Italy Fish & Seafood Production per Capita was 29.39 Kilogram in 2023, up 0.2% on 2022. Italy’s fish and seafood availability remained relatively stable 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 2.7% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2017) and low (2019) is 0.820 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was −1.5% in 2019.
Ranks 11 of 33 countries covered
Among the 33 countries in this dataset, Italy ranks 11 for 2023, behind South Korea (52.82 Kilogram) and Malaysia (51.03 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 19.93 Kilogram, so Italy is above it.
Full series
Italy 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 | 29.39 | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 29.33 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 29.27 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 29.18 | +0.3% |
| 2019 Trough | 29.08 | −1.5% |
| 2018 | 29.52 | −1.3% |
| 2017Peak | 29.90 | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 29.84 | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 29.43 | — |
Regional context
How Italy compares in Europe
Fish & Seafood Production per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Italy 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.
Italy recorded 29.43 kilograms of fish and seafood availability per person in 2015. The availability increased slightly during the initial years, reaching 29.84 kilograms in 2016 and further rising to 29.90 kilograms in 2017, which represented the highest value recorded during the analyzed period. In 2018, availability declined to 29.52 kilograms, followed by a further reduction to 29.08 kilograms in 2019, marking the lowest level observed during the period.
From 2020 onwards, Italy experienced a gradual recovery in fish and seafood availability. The value increased from 29.18 kilograms in 2020 to 29.27 kilograms in 2021 and continued improving to 29.33 kilograms in 2022. By 2023, availability reached 29.39 kilograms, showing a steady improvement compared with the lower level recorded in 2019. This recovery indicates a gradual improvement in seafood availability after the decline observed during the middle years of the period.
Overall, Italy’s fish and seafood availability maintained a consistent pattern throughout 2015–2023, with only minor fluctuations recorded across the years. The limited variation indicates stable seafood supply conditions and continuous consumer access to fish and 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 patterns, and consumer demand for fish and seafood products. The analysis also helps understand the stability and evolution of seafood availability over time.
- Indicator
- Fish & Seafood Production per Capita
- Country
- Italy
- 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 Italy 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 Italy Fish & Seafood Production per Capita in 2023?
Italy Fish & Seafood Production per Capita was 29.39 Kilogram in 2023, up 0.2% on 2022.
How has Italy Fish & Seafood Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Italy Fish & Seafood Production per Capita moved from 29.43 Kilogram in 2015 to 29.39 Kilogram in 2023 (−0.1%), an average of −0% a year. The series high was 29.90 Kilogram in 2017 and the low 29.08 Kilogram in 2019.
Which year had the highest and lowest Italy Fish & Seafood Production per Capita?
The highest value was 29.90 Kilogram in 2017 and the lowest was 29.08 Kilogram in 2019.
What does the Italy 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 Italy 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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