Lower over the period
Japan Fish & Seafood Production per Capita moved from 47.81 Kilogram in 2015 to 44.98 Kilogram in 2022 (−5.9%), an average of −0.9% a year. The series high was 47.81 Kilogram in 2015 and the low 44.37 Kilogram in 2019.
What Japan Fish & Seafood Production per Capita shows
Japan Fish & Seafood Production per Capita was 44.98 Kilogram in 2022, up 0.5% on 2021. Japan’s fish and seafood availability showed a gradual declining trend between 2015 and 2022, 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 7.2% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2019) is 3.44 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was −4.8% in 2016.
Ranks 3 of 34 countries covered
Among the 34 countries in this dataset, Japan ranks 3 for 2022, behind South Korea (52.79 Kilogram) and Malaysia (51.66 Kilogram). The global figure for 2022 is 20.10 Kilogram, so Japan is above it.
Full series
Japan 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 44.98 | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 44.74 | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 44.51 | +0.3% |
| 2019 Trough | 44.37 | −0.3% |
| 2018 | 44.49 | −3.3% |
| 2017 | 45.98 | +1% |
| 2016 | 45.51 | −4.8% |
| 2015Peak | 47.81 | — |
Regional context
How Japan compares in Asia
Fish & Seafood Production per Capita by country, 2022, Kilogram. Japan is highlighted.
1South Korea52.79
2Malaysia51.66
3Japan44.98
4China41.60
5Indonesia40.76
6Vietnam40.33
7Taiwan30.27
8Thailand28.61
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.
Japan recorded 47.81 kilograms of fish and seafood availability per person in 2015, representing the highest value recorded during the analyzed period. The availability declined significantly to 45.51 kilograms in 2016. In 2017, availability increased slightly to 45.98 kilograms, but the overall trend remained lower compared with the starting year.
From 2018 onwards, Japan experienced a continued reduction in fish and seafood availability. The value decreased to 44.49 kilograms in 2018 and further declined to 44.37 kilograms in 2019, which represented the lowest level recorded during the period. The availability showed a slight recovery in subsequent years, increasing to 44.51 kilograms in 2020, 44.74 kilograms in 2021, and 44.98 kilograms in 2022.
Overall, Japan’s fish and seafood availability demonstrated a moderate decline between 2015 and 2022. Although minor improvements were observed during the later years, the overall availability remained below the level recorded at the beginning of the period. 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 changing consumer demand for fish and seafood products. The analysis supports understanding of how seafood availability has evolved over time.
- Indicator
- Fish & Seafood Production per Capita
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Asia
- Unit
- Kilogram
- Coverage
- 2015–2022, annual
- Category
- Retail & Consumer
- Last updated
- August 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Japan 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 Japan Fish & Seafood Production per Capita in 2022?
Japan Fish & Seafood Production per Capita was 44.98 Kilogram in 2022, up 0.5% on 2021.
How has Japan Fish & Seafood Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2022?
Japan Fish & Seafood Production per Capita moved from 47.81 Kilogram in 2015 to 44.98 Kilogram in 2022 (−5.9%), an average of −0.9% a year. The series high was 47.81 Kilogram in 2015 and the low 44.37 Kilogram in 2019.
Which year had the highest and lowest Japan Fish & Seafood Production per Capita?
The highest value was 47.81 Kilogram in 2015 and the lowest was 44.37 Kilogram in 2019.
What does the Japan 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 Japan 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 2015–2022 and is reported in Kilogram.
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