Fish consumption in Russia by year
24,6 kg, 2024 −2,3 to 2023
Rosstat calculates fish consumption in live weight—that is, the weight of the raw product before butchering and processing. Less fish ends up on the plate, as part of it goes to waste. In this publication, the series is available from 2011 and fluctuates significantly following prices and incomes—more so than bread or meat.
Chart series with 2011 years. Full values, including earlier ones, are in the table below
Live weight (raw weight) is the weight of the fish before gutting and filleting; therefore, the actual amount consumed is approximately one-third less than this figure.
The Ministry of Health's recommended norm is about 28 kilograms per year; in certain years, actual consumption does not reach this level.
Table by year
| Period | kg | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 25,3 | |
| 2012 | 27,2 | +1,9 |
| 2013 | 27,2 | 0,0 |
| 2014 | 25,6 | −1,6 |
| 2015 | 22,1 | −3,5 |
| 2016 | 22,0 | −0,1 |
| 2017 | 23,8 | +1,8 |
| 2018 | 23,5 | −0,3 |
| 2019 | 24,4 | +0,9 |
| 2020 | 23,4 | −1,0 |
| 2021 | 24,2 | +0,8 |
| 2022 | 22,1 | −2,1 |
| 2023 | 26,9 | +4,8 |
| 2024 | 24,6 | −2,3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much fish does a Russian consume per year?
The latest value in the table is kilograms of fish per capita per year in live weight. The amount consumed is less, as live weight is calculated before butchering.
Why is fish consumed less than meat?
Fish is more expensive than meat per unit of protein and is more dependent on logistics: it is more expensive in regions far from the sea. Therefore, its consumption is three to four times lower than meat and reacts more noticeably to income levels.
What does "live weight" mean?
This is the weight of the whole, unbutchered fish. After gutting and removing the head and bones, less is available for consumption, so the actual portion is lower than the indicator.