Fish and seafood consumption per capita in Egypt
Egypt: Fish and seafood consumption per capita was 20.5 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fish and seafood consumption per capita in Egypt, 1961–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fish and seafood consumption per capita in Egypt is 20.5, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 1.7% on the previous year and up 7.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fish and seafood consumption per capita in Egypt peaked at 25.72 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 2.66, in 1970.
That places Egypt 74th out of 192 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.81 | 2.78 | 4.76 | 9 |
| 1970s | 3.51 | 2.66 | 4.5 | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.21 | 4.63 | 7.47 | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.11 | 7.44 | 12.48 | 10 |
| 2000s | 14.59 | 12.98 | 16.04 | 10 |
| 2010s | 21.46 | 19.04 | 25.72 | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.65 | 20.5 | 24.1 | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Egypt
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.32 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1655 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 510.76 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.38 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.571 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 16.55 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 16.55 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.1% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.1% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fish and seafood consumption per capita in Egypt?
- Fish and seafood consumption per capita in Egypt was 20.5 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fish and seafood consumption per capita recorded in Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 25.72 in 2019.
- What is the lowest fish and seafood consumption per capita recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.66 in 1970.
- How does Egypt rank for fish and seafood consumption per capita?
- Egypt ranks 74th out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fish and seafood consumption per capita rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt 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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