Animal protein consumption in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Animal protein consumption was 2.97 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2.97
Change on year
down 2.0%
World rank
122nd
of 192 countries
All-time high
3.11
in 2021
All-time low
0.1716
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Animal protein consumption in Burkina Faso, 1961–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Burkina Faso recorded 2.97 for animal protein consumption in 2023.
The figure is down 2.0% on the previous year and up 53.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, animal protein consumption in Burkina Faso peaked at 3.11 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.1716, in 1961.
Burkina Faso ranks 122nd of 192 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Animal protein consumption in Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.1716 | — |
| 1962 | 0.3025 | +76.2% |
| 1963 | 0.5538 | +83.1% |
| 1964 | 0.5229 | -5.6% |
| 1965 | 0.4017 | -23.2% |
| 1966 | 0.4716 | +17.4% |
| 1967 | 0.4313 | -8.5% |
| 1968 | 0.4112 | -4.7% |
| 1969 | 0.4111 | -0.0% |
| 1970 | 0.4111 | -0.0% |
| 1971 | 0.3609 | -12.2% |
| 1972 | 0.3812 | +5.6% |
| 1973 | 0.331 | -13.2% |
| 1974 | 0.4411 | +33.3% |
| 1975 | 0.3504 | -20.6% |
| 1976 | 0.3996 | +14.0% |
| 1977 | 0.4181 | +4.6% |
| 1978 | 0.4459 | +6.7% |
| 1979 | 0.434 | -2.7% |
| 1980 | 0.4419 | +1.8% |
| 1981 | 0.4793 | +8.5% |
| 1982 | 0.4681 | -2.3% |
| 1983 | 0.4666 | -0.3% |
| 1984 | 0.4167 | -10.7% |
| 1985 | 0.4733 | +13.6% |
| 1986 | 0.5494 | +16.1% |
| 1987 | 0.5968 | +8.6% |
| 1988 | 0.6348 | +6.4% |
| 1989 | 0.5771 | -9.1% |
| 1990 | 0.5002 | -13.3% |
| 1991 | 0.4335 | -13.3% |
| 1992 | 0.4152 | -4.2% |
| 1993 | 0.3677 | -11.4% |
| 1994 | 0.6788 | +84.6% |
| 1995 | 0.7286 | +7.3% |
| 1996 | 0.7301 | +0.2% |
| 1997 | 0.8583 | +17.6% |
| 1998 | 0.5367 | -37.5% |
| 1999 | 0.8967 | +67.1% |
| 2000 | 0.6814 | -24.0% |
| 2001 | 0.515 | -24.4% |
| 2002 | 0.5042 | -2.1% |
| 2003 | 0.4935 | -2.1% |
| 2004 | 0.56 | +13.5% |
| 2005 | 0.7611 | +35.9% |
| 2006 | 0.7789 | +2.3% |
| 2007 | 0.807 | +3.6% |
| 2008 | 0.7686 | -4.8% |
| 2009 | 1.32 | +71.3% |
| 2010 | 1.49 | +13.2% |
| 2011 | 1.9 | +27.5% |
| 2012 | 1.92 | +1.1% |
| 2013 | 1.93 | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 1.84 | -4.7% |
| 2015 | 1.95 | +6.0% |
| 2016 | 2.05 | +5.1% |
| 2017 | 2.29 | +11.7% |
| 2018 | 2.41 | +5.2% |
| 2019 | 2.56 | +6.2% |
| 2020 | 2.92 | +14.1% |
| 2021 | 3.11 | +6.5% |
| 2022 | 3.03 | -2.6% |
| 2023 | 2.97 | -2.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.4086 | 0.1716 | 0.5538 | 9 |
| 1970s | 0.3973 | 0.331 | 0.4459 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.5104 | 0.4167 | 0.6348 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.6146 | 0.3677 | 0.8967 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.7186 | 0.4935 | 1.32 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.03 | 1.49 | 2.56 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.01 | 2.92 | 3.11 | 4 |
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More economy & growth data for Burkina Faso
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.54 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.98 Percent per annum (2029)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate 43.83 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.222 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per capita 254.75 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), annual growth rate 38.04 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), per unit of GDP 129.18 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), per capita 148,247 current LCU per person (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 17.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.8525 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is animal protein consumption in Burkina Faso?
- Animal protein consumption in Burkina Faso was 2.97 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest animal protein consumption recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 3.11 in 2021.
- What is the lowest animal protein consumption recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1716 in 1961.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for animal protein consumption?
- Burkina Faso ranks 122nd out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
- Is animal protein consumption rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burkina Faso data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Animal protein consumption. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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