Fish and seafood consumption per capita in Denmark
Denmark: Fish and seafood consumption per capita was 22.56 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Fish and seafood consumption per capita in Denmark, 1961–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fish and seafood consumption per capita in Denmark is 22.56, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 0.7% on the previous year and down 2.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fish and seafood consumption per capita in Denmark peaked at 25.72 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 16.52, in 1961.
That places Denmark 68th out of 191 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 63 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 19.05 | 16.52 | 22.36 | 9 |
| 1970s | 20.8 | 19.77 | 22.22 | 10 |
| 1980s | 21.45 | 20.83 | 23.11 | 10 |
| 1990s | 23.68 | 22.59 | 25.72 | 10 |
| 2000s | 22.58 | 20.56 | 24.47 | 10 |
| 2010s | 23.55 | 22.09 | 25.1 | 10 |
| 2020s | 22.8 | 22.56 | 23.01 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 65 United Arab Emirates 23.11 compare
- 66 Russia 22.8 compare
- 67 Sri Lanka 22.73 compare
- 69 New Caledonia 22.5 compare
- 70 Qatar 22.03 compare
- 71 United States 21.94 compare
More agriculture & rural data for Denmark
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 5.41 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 1.2% (2025)
- Rural population 670,272 (2025)
- Rural population growth -0.8% (2025)
- Rural population 11.2% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.9% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.4% (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 1.17 (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 1.17 (2025)
- Land under cereal production 1.23 million hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fish and seafood consumption per capita in Denmark?
- Fish and seafood consumption per capita in Denmark was 22.56 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fish and seafood consumption per capita recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 25.72 in 1994.
- What is the lowest fish and seafood consumption per capita recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.52 in 1961.
- How does Denmark rank for fish and seafood consumption per capita?
- Denmark ranks 68th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fish and seafood consumption per capita rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Fish and seafood consumption per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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