Animal protein consumption in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Animal protein consumption was 2.17 grams of protein per day per capita in 2023. ▬ Flat
Animal protein consumption in Bulgaria, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in grams of protein per day per capita.
Analysis
The most recent figure for animal protein consumption in Bulgaria is 2.17 grams of protein per day per capita, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 0.5% on the previous year and up 11.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, animal protein consumption in Bulgaria peaked at 3.61 grams of protein per day per capita in 1975 and was at its lowest, 0.28 grams of protein per day per capita, in 1995.
Bulgaria ranks 138th of 191 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.28 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.6696 grams of protein per day per capita | 2.21 grams of protein per day per capita | 9 |
| 1970s | 2.55 grams of protein per day per capita | 1.71 grams of protein per day per capita | 3.61 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.46 grams of protein per day per capita | 2.03 grams of protein per day per capita | 3.21 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.8458 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.28 grams of protein per day per capita | 1.58 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.44 grams of protein per day per capita | 1.03 grams of protein per day per capita | 1.96 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.98 grams of protein per day per capita | 1.67 grams of protein per day per capita | 2.2 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.09 grams of protein per day per capita | 1.88 grams of protein per day per capita | 2.17 grams of protein per day per capita | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
- 135 Malawi 2.24 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 136 Mauritania 2.2 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 137 North Macedonia 2.18 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 139 East Timor 2.12 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 140 Ecuador 1.95 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 141 Argentina 1.94 grams of protein per day per capita compare
More economy & growth data for Bulgaria
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -1.0% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 4.6% (2025)
- GDP per capita 10,454 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 67.25 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 10,454 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 0.8871 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 1.33 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 1.49 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 15.08 billion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 17.00 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is animal protein consumption in Bulgaria?
- Animal protein consumption in Bulgaria was 2.17 grams of protein per day 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 animal protein consumption recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 3.61 grams of protein per day per capita in 1975.
- What is the lowest animal protein consumption recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.28 grams of protein per day per capita in 1995.
- How does Bulgaria rank for animal protein consumption?
- Bulgaria ranks 138th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is animal protein consumption rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Bulgaria 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 Animal protein consumption. 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.