Higher over the period
Vietnam Fish & Seafood Production per Capita moved from 35.77 Kilogram in 2015 to 40.06 Kilogram in 2023 (+12%), an average of +1.4% a year. The series high was 40.99 Kilogram in 2020 and the low 33.70 Kilogram in 2016.
What Vietnam Fish & Seafood Production per Capita shows
Vietnam Fish & Seafood Production per Capita was 40.06 Kilogram in 2023, down 0.7% on 2022. Vietnam’s fish and seafood availability showed significant growth 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 17.8% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2020) and low (2016) is 7.29 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was +7.8% in 2017.
Ranks 5 of 33 countries covered
Among the 33 countries in this dataset, Vietnam ranks 5 for 2023, behind South Korea (52.82 Kilogram) and Malaysia (51.03 Kilogram). The global figure for 2023 is 19.93 Kilogram, so Vietnam is above it.
Full series
Vietnam 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 | 40.06 | −0.7% |
| 2022 | 40.33 | −0.7% |
| 2021 | 40.63 | −0.9% |
| 2020Peak | 40.99 | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 39.89 | +4% |
| 2018 | 38.37 | +5.6% |
| 2017 | 36.32 | +7.8% |
| 2016 Trough | 33.70 | −5.8% |
| 2015 | 35.77 | — |
Regional context
How Vietnam compares in Asia
Fish & Seafood Production per Capita by country, 2023, Kilogram. Vietnam is highlighted.
1South Korea52.82
2Malaysia51.03
3China41.68
4Indonesia40.42
5Vietnam40.06
6Taiwan30.40
7Thailand28.62
8Philippines26.34
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.
Vietnam recorded 35.77 kilograms of fish and seafood availability per person in 2015. The availability declined to 33.70 kilograms in 2016, representing the lowest value recorded during the analyzed period. However, the availability recovered strongly in the following years, increasing to 36.32 kilograms in 2017 and further rising to 38.37 kilograms in 2018. This improvement indicates a positive shift in seafood availability and increased access to fish and seafood products.
From 2019 onwards, Vietnam experienced continued growth in fish and seafood availability. The value increased to 39.89 kilograms in 2019 and reached 40.99 kilograms in 2020, representing the highest level recorded during the analyzed period. After reaching this peak, availability showed a slight reduction in the following years, declining to 40.63 kilograms in 2021, 40.33 kilograms in 2022, and 40.06 kilograms in 2023. Despite the decline, availability remained significantly higher compared with the initial years.
Overall, Vietnam’s fish and seafood availability demonstrated a strong positive trend between 2015 and 2023. The substantial increase over the period highlights improving seafood availability, stable supply conditions, and continued consumer access to fish and seafood products. The data highlights changes in seafood supply patterns, consumption trends, and availability 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 helps understand the evolution of seafood availability, market stability, and the increasing importance of fish and seafood products within consumer food preferences over time.
- Indicator
- Fish & Seafood Production per Capita
- Country
- Vietnam
- Region
- Asia
- 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 Vietnam 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 Vietnam Fish & Seafood Production per Capita in 2023?
Vietnam Fish & Seafood Production per Capita was 40.06 Kilogram in 2023, down 0.7% on 2022.
How has Vietnam Fish & Seafood Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2023?
Vietnam Fish & Seafood Production per Capita moved from 35.77 Kilogram in 2015 to 40.06 Kilogram in 2023 (+12%), an average of +1.4% a year. The series high was 40.99 Kilogram in 2020 and the low 33.70 Kilogram in 2016.
Which year had the highest and lowest Vietnam Fish & Seafood Production per Capita?
The highest value was 40.99 Kilogram in 2020 and the lowest was 33.70 Kilogram in 2016.
What does the Vietnam 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 Vietnam 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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