Fish and seafood consumption per capita in Rwanda
Rwanda: Fish and seafood consumption per capita was 5.15 kilograms per year per capita in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
5.15 kilograms per year per capita
Change on year
down 2.1%
World rank
159th
of 192 countries
All-time high
5.7 kilograms per year per capita
in 2017
All-time low
0.1523 kilograms per year per capita
in 1963
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Fish and seafood consumption per capita in Rwanda, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in kilograms per year per capita.
Analysis
Rwanda recorded 5.15 kilograms per year per capita for fish and seafood consumption per capita in 2023.
The figure is down 2.1% on the previous year and up 10.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fish and seafood consumption per capita in Rwanda peaked at 5.7 kilograms per year per capita in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.1523 kilograms per year per capita, in 1963.
Rwanda ranks 159th of 192 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fish and seafood consumption per capita in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | kilograms per year per capita | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.1639 kilograms per year per capita | — |
| 1962 | 0.1532 kilograms per year per capita | -6.5% |
| 1963 | 0.1523 kilograms per year per capita | -0.6% |
| 1964 | 0.2655 kilograms per year per capita | +74.3% |
| 1965 | 0.2644 kilograms per year per capita | -0.4% |
| 1966 | 0.2545 kilograms per year per capita | -3.8% |
| 1967 | 0.2166 kilograms per year per capita | -14.9% |
| 1968 | 0.2167 kilograms per year per capita | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 0.2074 kilograms per year per capita | -4.3% |
| 1970 | 0.2264 kilograms per year per capita | +9.1% |
| 1971 | 0.217 kilograms per year per capita | -4.2% |
| 1972 | 0.1888 kilograms per year per capita | -13.0% |
| 1973 | 0.2738 kilograms per year per capita | +45.0% |
| 1974 | 0.3496 kilograms per year per capita | +27.7% |
| 1975 | 0.2838 kilograms per year per capita | -18.8% |
| 1976 | 0.2276 kilograms per year per capita | -19.8% |
| 1977 | 0.2948 kilograms per year per capita | +29.5% |
| 1978 | 0.1622 kilograms per year per capita | -45.0% |
| 1979 | 0.2202 kilograms per year per capita | +35.8% |
| 1980 | 0.3457 kilograms per year per capita | +57.0% |
| 1981 | 0.2307 kilograms per year per capita | -33.3% |
| 1982 | 0.2497 kilograms per year per capita | +8.2% |
| 1983 | 0.2495 kilograms per year per capita | -0.1% |
| 1984 | 0.202 kilograms per year per capita | -19.1% |
| 1985 | 0.3 kilograms per year per capita | +48.5% |
| 1986 | 0.304 kilograms per year per capita | +1.3% |
| 1987 | 0.4694 kilograms per year per capita | +54.4% |
| 1988 | 0.2528 kilograms per year per capita | -46.1% |
| 1989 | 0.2514 kilograms per year per capita | -0.6% |
| 1990 | 0.3815 kilograms per year per capita | +51.8% |
| 1991 | 0.5837 kilograms per year per capita | +53.0% |
| 1992 | 0.7156 kilograms per year per capita | +22.6% |
| 1993 | 0.5016 kilograms per year per capita | -29.9% |
| 1994 | 0.5481 kilograms per year per capita | +9.3% |
| 1995 | 0.6389 kilograms per year per capita | +16.5% |
| 1996 | 0.4773 kilograms per year per capita | -25.3% |
| 1997 | 0.6175 kilograms per year per capita | +29.4% |
| 1998 | 0.8694 kilograms per year per capita | +40.8% |
| 1999 | 0.8385 kilograms per year per capita | -3.6% |
| 2000 | 0.8893 kilograms per year per capita | +6.1% |
| 2001 | 0.8985 kilograms per year per capita | +1.0% |
| 2002 | 0.9523 kilograms per year per capita | +6.0% |
| 2003 | 1.01 kilograms per year per capita | +6.0% |
| 2004 | 0.9341 kilograms per year per capita | -7.5% |
| 2005 | 0.7602 kilograms per year per capita | -18.6% |
| 2006 | 1.17 kilograms per year per capita | +54.4% |
| 2007 | 1.65 kilograms per year per capita | +40.8% |
| 2008 | 2.02 kilograms per year per capita | +22.4% |
| 2009 | 2.19 kilograms per year per capita | +8.1% |
| 2010 | 2.75 kilograms per year per capita | +25.7% |
| 2011 | 4.31 kilograms per year per capita | +56.7% |
| 2012 | 4.63 kilograms per year per capita | +7.4% |
| 2013 | 4.67 kilograms per year per capita | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 5.13 kilograms per year per capita | +9.9% |
| 2015 | 5.66 kilograms per year per capita | +10.3% |
| 2016 | 5.67 kilograms per year per capita | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 5.7 kilograms per year per capita | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 5.15 kilograms per year per capita | -9.6% |
| 2019 | 4.63 kilograms per year per capita | -10.1% |
| 2020 | 5.44 kilograms per year per capita | +17.5% |
| 2021 | 5.38 kilograms per year per capita | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 5.26 kilograms per year per capita | -2.2% |
| 2023 | 5.15 kilograms per year per capita | -2.1% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 5.15 kilograms per year per capita is above the median for low income countries, which is 4.75 kilograms per year per capita, 1.1× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 5.15 kilograms per year per capita is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8.77 kilograms per year per capita, 59% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.2105 kilograms per year per capita | 0.1523 kilograms per year per capita | 0.2655 kilograms per year per capita | 9 |
| 1970s | 0.2444 kilograms per year per capita | 0.1622 kilograms per year per capita | 0.3496 kilograms per year per capita | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.2855 kilograms per year per capita | 0.202 kilograms per year per capita | 0.4694 kilograms per year per capita | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.6172 kilograms per year per capita | 0.3815 kilograms per year per capita | 0.8694 kilograms per year per capita | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.25 kilograms per year per capita | 0.7602 kilograms per year per capita | 2.19 kilograms per year per capita | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.83 kilograms per year per capita | 2.75 kilograms per year per capita | 5.7 kilograms per year per capita | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.31 kilograms per year per capita | 5.15 kilograms per year per capita | 5.44 kilograms per year per capita | 4 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 156 Turkey 5.32 kilograms per year per capita compare
- 157 Djibouti 5.31 kilograms per year per capita compare
- 158 Uzbekistan 5.21 kilograms per year per capita compare
- 160 Armenia 4.86 kilograms per year per capita compare
- 161 Jordan 4.77 kilograms per year per capita compare
- 162 Liberia 4.75 kilograms per year per capita compare
More agriculture & rural data for Rwanda
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.203 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 228.16 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.6953 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6909 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 20.3% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 20.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.8% (2022)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.9% (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fish and seafood consumption per capita in Rwanda?
- Fish and seafood consumption per capita in Rwanda was 5.15 kilograms per year per capita in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fish and seafood consumption per capita recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 5.7 kilograms per year per capita in 2017.
- What is the lowest fish and seafood consumption per capita recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1523 kilograms per year per capita in 1963.
- How does Rwanda rank for fish and seafood consumption per capita?
- Rwanda ranks 159th out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fish and seafood consumption per capita rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by 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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About this data
Quantity that is available for consumption at the end of the supply chain. It does not account for consumer waste, so the quantity that is actually consumed may be lower.