Falling to a series low
Spain Fish & Seafood Production per Capita moved from 43.77 Kilogram in 2015 to 36.80 Kilogram in 2023 (−15.9%), an average of −2.1% a year. The series high was 43.77 Kilogram in 2015 and the low 36.80 Kilogram in 2023.
What Spain Fish & Seafood Production per Capita shows
Spain Fish & Seafood Production per Capita was 36.80 Kilogram in 2023, down 0.2% on 2022. Spain’s fish and seafood availability experienced a continuous declining 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 15.9% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2023) is 6.97 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was −5.7% in 2020.
Ranks 6 of 33 countries covered
Among the 33 countries in this dataset, Spain ranks 6 for 2023, behind South Korea (52.82 Kilogram) and Malaysia (51.03 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 19.93 Kilogram, so Spain is above it.
Full series
Spain 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 | 36.80 | −0.2% |
| 2022 | 36.86 | −0.2% |
| 2021 | 36.93 | −1.8% |
| 2020 | 37.62 | −5.7% |
| 2019 | 39.90 | −1.4% |
| 2018 | 40.47 | −2.7% |
| 2017 | 41.60 | −1.5% |
| 2016 | 42.25 | −3.5% |
| 2015Peak | 43.77 | — |
Regional context
How Spain compares in Europe
Fish & Seafood Production per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Spain 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.
Spain recorded 43.77 kilograms of fish and seafood availability per person in 2015, which was the highest value recorded during the analyzed period. However, availability declined consistently in the following years. The value decreased to 42.25 kilograms in 2016 and further reduced to 41.60 kilograms in 2017. In 2018, availability reached 40.47 kilograms, continuing the downward movement observed from the beginning of the period.
The declining trend continued between 2019 and 2023. Availability decreased from 39.90 kilograms in 2019 to 37.62 kilograms in 2020. The value continued reducing gradually, reaching 36.93 kilograms in 2021, 36.86 kilograms in 2022, and 36.80 kilograms in 2023, which represented the lowest level recorded during the analyzed period. The consistent decline indicates a gradual reduction in overall fish and seafood availability over the years.
Overall, Spain’s fish and seafood availability demonstrated a continuous reduction throughout 2015–2023. Despite the decline, the availability level remained significant, reflecting continued consumer access to 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 movements, and changing consumer demand for fish and seafood products. The analysis supports understanding of how seafood availability has evolved over time and helps evaluate broader trends affecting the seafood segment.
- Indicator
- Fish & Seafood Production per Capita
- Country
- Spain
- 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 Spain 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 Spain Fish & Seafood Production per Capita in 2023?
Spain Fish & Seafood Production per Capita was 36.80 Kilogram in 2023, down 0.2% on 2022.
How has Spain Fish & Seafood Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Spain Fish & Seafood Production per Capita moved from 43.77 Kilogram in 2015 to 36.80 Kilogram in 2023 (−15.9%), an average of −2.1% a year. The series high was 43.77 Kilogram in 2015 and the low 36.80 Kilogram in 2023.
Which year had the highest and lowest Spain Fish & Seafood Production per Capita?
The highest value was 43.77 Kilogram in 2015 and the lowest was 36.80 Kilogram in 2023.
What does the Spain 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 Spain 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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