Animal protein consumption, annual growth rate in South Korea
South Korea: Animal protein consumption, annual growth rate was 0.1277 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.1277 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 99.9%
World rank
23rd
of 184 countries
All-time high
32.91 % change on previous year
in 1972
All-time low
-28.2 % change on previous year
in 1977
Years of data
62
1962–2023
Animal protein consumption, annual growth rate in South Korea, 1962–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
South Korea recorded 0.1277 % change on previous year for animal protein consumption, annual growth rate in 2023.
That represents a change of up 99.9% on the previous year and up 102.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, animal protein consumption, annual growth rate in South Korea peaked at 32.91 % change on previous year in 1972 and was at its lowest, -28.2 % change on previous year, in 1977.
That places South Korea 23rd out of 184 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Animal protein consumption, annual growth rate in South Korea, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | -3.25 % change on previous year | — |
| 1963 | 11.68 % change on previous year | -459.9% |
| 1964 | -12.9 % change on previous year | -210.4% |
| 1965 | 21.96 % change on previous year | -270.3% |
| 1966 | 4.68 % change on previous year | -78.7% |
| 1967 | 7.7 % change on previous year | +64.7% |
| 1968 | 10.54 % change on previous year | +36.8% |
| 1969 | -2.21 % change on previous year | -121.0% |
| 1970 | -17.67 % change on previous year | +699.6% |
| 1971 | 29.31 % change on previous year | -265.9% |
| 1972 | 32.91 % change on previous year | +12.3% |
| 1973 | 6.09 % change on previous year | -81.5% |
| 1974 | 16.56 % change on previous year | +171.9% |
| 1975 | -5.63 % change on previous year | -134.0% |
| 1976 | 28.65 % change on previous year | -609.0% |
| 1977 | -28.2 % change on previous year | -198.4% |
| 1978 | 8.09 % change on previous year | -128.7% |
| 1979 | 6.64 % change on previous year | -18.0% |
| 1980 | 0.8163 % change on previous year | -87.7% |
| 1981 | 25.11 % change on previous year | +2975.3% |
| 1982 | -4.11 % change on previous year | -116.4% |
| 1983 | -2.65 % change on previous year | -35.5% |
| 1984 | 12.45 % change on previous year | -568.9% |
| 1985 | -8.48 % change on previous year | -168.1% |
| 1986 | 16.31 % change on previous year | -292.4% |
| 1987 | -6.89 % change on previous year | -142.3% |
| 1988 | 1.03 % change on previous year | -115.0% |
| 1989 | 3.67 % change on previous year | +255.1% |
| 1990 | 2.2 % change on previous year | -40.2% |
| 1991 | -10.03 % change on previous year | -556.7% |
| 1992 | 10.25 % change on previous year | -202.2% |
| 1993 | 7.58 % change on previous year | -26.1% |
| 1994 | 3.32 % change on previous year | -56.2% |
| 1995 | 0.1399 % change on previous year | -95.8% |
| 1996 | -1.88 % change on previous year | -1440.6% |
| 1997 | -0.4034 % change on previous year | -78.5% |
| 1998 | -10.89 % change on previous year | +2600.3% |
| 1999 | 23.03 % change on previous year | -311.4% |
| 2000 | -15.27 % change on previous year | -166.3% |
| 2001 | 10.45 % change on previous year | -168.4% |
| 2002 | -3.43 % change on previous year | -132.9% |
| 2003 | 0.2653 % change on previous year | -107.7% |
| 2004 | 8.84 % change on previous year | +3232.0% |
| 2005 | -0.1657 % change on previous year | -101.9% |
| 2006 | 8.54 % change on previous year | -5250.3% |
| 2007 | -1.51 % change on previous year | -117.7% |
| 2008 | 8.13 % change on previous year | -638.4% |
| 2009 | -5.19 % change on previous year | -163.9% |
| 2010 | 0.9178 % change on previous year | -117.7% |
| 2011 | 5.33 % change on previous year | +481.3% |
| 2012 | -4.18 % change on previous year | -178.4% |
| 2013 | -6.02 % change on previous year | +44.1% |
| 2014 | 2.88 % change on previous year | -147.8% |
| 2015 | 6.99 % change on previous year | +143.0% |
| 2016 | -4.87 % change on previous year | -169.7% |
| 2017 | 3.31 % change on previous year | -167.9% |
| 2018 | 1.21 % change on previous year | -63.5% |
| 2019 | -4.06 % change on previous year | -435.9% |
| 2020 | -0.7472 % change on previous year | -81.6% |
| 2021 | -1.82 % change on previous year | +143.5% |
| 2022 | 0.0639 % change on previous year | -103.5% |
| 2023 | 0.1277 % change on previous year | +99.9% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 0.1277 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is -0.6681 % change on previous year. (60 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 0.1277 % change on previous year is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is -0.8589 % change on previous year. (27 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Animal protein consumption, annual growth rate in South Korea changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +5250.3% | -0.1657 % change on previous year | 8.54 % change on previous year |
| 2004 | +3232.0% | 0.2653 % change on previous year | 8.84 % change on previous year |
| 1981 | +2975.3% | 0.8163 % change on previous year | 25.11 % change on previous year |
| 1998 | -2600.3% | -0.4034 % change on previous year | -10.89 % change on previous year |
| 1996 | -1440.6% | 0.1399 % change on previous year | -1.88 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.78 % change on previous year | -12.9 % change on previous year | 21.96 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1970s | 7.67 % change on previous year | -28.2 % change on previous year | 32.91 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.72 % change on previous year | -8.48 % change on previous year | 25.11 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.33 % change on previous year | -10.89 % change on previous year | 23.03 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.06 % change on previous year | -15.27 % change on previous year | 10.45 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1504 % change on previous year | -6.02 % change on previous year | 6.99 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.5937 % change on previous year | -1.82 % change on previous year | 0.1277 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
- 20 Mauritius 0.2304 % change on previous year compare
- 21 China 0.1927 % change on previous year compare
- 22 Russia 0.1447 % change on previous year compare
- 24 Grenada 0.0033 % change on previous year compare
- 25 Jamaica 0.0005 % change on previous year compare
- 26 Slovenia 0.0003 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for South Korea
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -49.75 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 7.89 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0085 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 307.17 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 2.74 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0062 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 224.29 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.58 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0047 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per capita 168.75 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is animal protein consumption, annual growth rate in South Korea?
- Animal protein consumption, annual growth rate in South Korea was 0.1277 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest animal protein consumption, annual growth rate recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 32.91 % change on previous year in 1972.
- What is the lowest animal protein consumption, annual growth rate recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was -28.2 % change on previous year in 1977.
- How does South Korea rank for animal protein consumption, annual growth rate?
- South Korea ranks 23rd out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is animal protein consumption, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 102.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Animal protein consumption, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Animal protein consumption. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Animal protein consumption Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Animal protein consumption. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.