Falling to a series low
Sweden Fish & Seafood Production per Capita moved from 33.18 Kilogram in 2015 to 30.62 Kilogram in 2023 (−7.7%), an average of −1% a year. The series high was 33.18 Kilogram in 2015 and the low 30.62 Kilogram in 2023.
What Sweden Fish & Seafood Production per Capita shows
Sweden Fish & Seafood Production per Capita was 30.62 Kilogram in 2023, down 0.6% on 2022. Sweden’s fish and seafood availability showed a gradual 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 7.7% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2023) is 2.56 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was −4.7% in 2019.
Ranks 9 of 33 countries covered
Among the 33 countries in this dataset, Sweden ranks 9 for 2023, behind South Korea (52.82 Kilogram) and Malaysia (51.03 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 19.93 Kilogram, so Sweden is above it.
Full series
Sweden 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 | 30.62 | −0.6% |
| 2022 | 30.81 | −0.7% |
| 2021 | 31.02 | −0.6% |
| 2020 | 31.21 | −0.7% |
| 2019 | 31.43 | −4.7% |
| 2018 | 32.99 | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 32.32 | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 31.92 | −3.8% |
| 2015Peak | 33.18 | — |
Regional context
How Sweden compares in Europe
Fish & Seafood Production per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Sweden 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.
Sweden recorded 33.18 kilograms of fish and seafood availability per person in 2015. The availability declined to 31.92 kilograms in 2016 before increasing slightly to 32.32 kilograms in 2017. In 2018, availability improved further to 32.99 kilograms, representing a temporary recovery during the analyzed period. However, the value decreased significantly to 31.43 kilograms in 2019, indicating a shift from the higher availability levels observed earlier.
From 2020 onwards, Sweden experienced a continuous reduction in fish and seafood availability. The value decreased from 31.21 kilograms in 2020 to 31.02 kilograms in 2021. The declining trend continued with availability reaching 30.81 kilograms in 2022 and further reducing to 30.62 kilograms in 2023, which represented the lowest level recorded during the analyzed period.
Overall, Sweden’s fish and seafood availability demonstrated a moderate declining pattern between 2015 and 2023. Although fluctuations were observed during the initial years, the overall movement indicated a gradual reduction in seafood availability over time. The data highlights changes in seafood supply patterns, consumer access, and availability conditions within the food and beverage sector. These trends provide valuable insights into long-term seafood market developments, consumption patterns, and changing consumer demand for fish and seafood products. The analysis supports understanding of how seafood availability has evolved and helps evaluate trends affecting the seafood segment over the analyzed period.
- Indicator
- Fish & Seafood Production per Capita
- Country
- Sweden
- 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 Sweden 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 Sweden Fish & Seafood Production per Capita in 2023?
Sweden Fish & Seafood Production per Capita was 30.62 Kilogram in 2023, down 0.6% on 2022.
How has Sweden Fish & Seafood Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Sweden Fish & Seafood Production per Capita moved from 33.18 Kilogram in 2015 to 30.62 Kilogram in 2023 (−7.7%), an average of −1% a year. The series high was 33.18 Kilogram in 2015 and the low 30.62 Kilogram in 2023.
Which year had the highest and lowest Sweden Fish & Seafood Production per Capita?
The highest value was 33.18 Kilogram in 2015 and the lowest was 30.62 Kilogram in 2023.
What does the Sweden 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 Sweden 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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