Animal protein consumption in Cambodia
Cambodia: Animal protein consumption was 13.31 grams of protein per day per capita in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Animal protein consumption in Cambodia, 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 Cambodia is 13.31 grams of protein per day per capita, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 1.3% on the previous year and down 0.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, animal protein consumption in Cambodia peaked at 14.18 grams of protein per day per capita in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1.12 grams of protein per day per capita, in 1980.
Cambodia ranks 16th of 191 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.98 grams of protein per day per capita | 1.53 grams of protein per day per capita | 2.35 grams of protein per day per capita | 9 |
| 1970s | 3.41 grams of protein per day per capita | 1.73 grams of protein per day per capita | 4.43 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.37 grams of protein per day per capita | 1.12 grams of protein per day per capita | 4.02 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.22 grams of protein per day per capita | 2.06 grams of protein per day per capita | 5.83 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.18 grams of protein per day per capita | 6.22 grams of protein per day per capita | 11.17 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.28 grams of protein per day per capita | 11.9 grams of protein per day per capita | 13.92 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.66 grams of protein per day per capita | 13.31 grams of protein per day per capita | 14.18 grams of protein per day per capita | 4 |
Countries ranked near Cambodia
- 13 Portugal 13.84 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 14 Antigua and Barbuda 13.53 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 15 Japan 13.46 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 17 Indonesia 12.96 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 18 Samoa 12.92 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 19 Marshall Islands 12.22 grams of protein per day per capita compare
More economy & growth data for Cambodia
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 1.2% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.4% (2025)
- GDP per capita 2,273 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 29.0% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 40.58 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 2,273 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 4,013 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 9.94 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 2.48 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 11.88 trillion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is animal protein consumption in Cambodia?
- Animal protein consumption in Cambodia was 13.31 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 Cambodia?
- The highest recorded value was 14.18 grams of protein per day per capita in 2020.
- What is the lowest animal protein consumption recorded in Cambodia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.12 grams of protein per day per capita in 1980.
- How does Cambodia rank for animal protein consumption?
- Cambodia ranks 16th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is animal protein consumption rising or falling in Cambodia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cambodia 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.