Falling to a series low
Mexico Fish & Seafood Production per Capita moved from 15.27 Kilogram in 2015 to 13.55 Kilogram in 2023 (−11.3%), an average of −1.5% a year. The series high was 16.63 Kilogram in 2018 and the low 13.55 Kilogram in 2023.
What Mexico Fish & Seafood Production per Capita shows
Mexico Fish & Seafood Production per Capita was 13.55 Kilogram in 2023, down 0.8% on 2022. Mexico’s fish and seafood availability demonstrated changing trends between 2015 and 2023, with the data measured in kilograms per person per year. The indicator reflects fish and seafood available for consumption and provides insights into seafood supply patterns, consumer accessibility, and market developments within the Retail & Consumer – Food & Beverages sector.
A 18.5% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2018) and low (2023) is 3.08 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was −16% in 2019.
Ranks 24 of 33 countries covered
Among the 33 countries in this dataset, Mexico ranks 24 for 2023, behind South Korea (52.82 Kilogram) and Malaysia (51.03 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 19.93 Kilogram, so Mexico is below it.
Full series
Mexico 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 Trough | 13.55 | −0.8% |
| 2022 | 13.66 | −0.8% |
| 2021 | 13.77 | −0.6% |
| 2020 | 13.86 | −0.8% |
| 2019 | 13.97 | −16% |
| 2018Peak | 16.63 | +12% |
| 2017 | 14.85 | −6.9% |
| 2016 | 15.95 | +4.5% |
| 2015 | 15.27 | — |
Regional context
How Mexico compares in North America
Fish & Seafood Production per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Mexico is highlighted.
1U.S.21.94
2Canada20.82
3Mexico13.55
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.
Mexico recorded moderate levels of fish and seafood availability during the analyzed period, with fluctuations observed across the years. The country’s per-capita availability increased from 15.27 kilograms in 2015 to 15.95 kilograms in 2016, showing initial growth in seafood availability. However, the value declined to 14.85 kilograms in 2017 before reaching the highest level of 16.63 kilograms in 2018. This peak indicated stronger seafood availability and supply conditions during that year.
Following the 2018 high, Mexico experienced a continuous decline in fish and seafood availability. The value decreased significantly to 13.97 kilograms in 2019 and continued to reduce gradually over the following years. In 2020, availability reached 13.86 kilograms, followed by 13.77 kilograms in 2021 and 13.66 kilograms in 2022. By 2023, the availability level declined further to 13.55 kilograms, representing the lowest value recorded during the period.
The overall trend indicates that Mexico’s fish and seafood availability weakened after 2018, despite maintaining a relatively stable pattern in recent years. The decline may reflect changes in seafood supply, consumption patterns, market conditions, and other factors influencing the availability of aquatic food products.
The data provides valuable insights into Mexico’s seafood market dynamics and highlights the importance of monitoring long-term trends in fish and seafood availability. These insights support understanding of consumer demand patterns, food supply conditions, and developments within the North American food and beverage industry.
- Indicator
- Fish & Seafood Production per Capita
- Country
- Mexico
- Region
- North America
- 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 Mexico 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 Mexico Fish & Seafood Production per Capita in 2023?
Mexico Fish & Seafood Production per Capita was 13.55 Kilogram in 2023, down 0.8% on 2022.
How has Mexico Fish & Seafood Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Mexico Fish & Seafood Production per Capita moved from 15.27 Kilogram in 2015 to 13.55 Kilogram in 2023 (−11.3%), an average of −1.5% a year. The series high was 16.63 Kilogram in 2018 and the low 13.55 Kilogram in 2023.
Which year had the highest and lowest Mexico Fish & Seafood Production per Capita?
The highest value was 16.63 Kilogram in 2018 and the lowest was 13.55 Kilogram in 2023.
What does the Mexico 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 Mexico 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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