Animal protein consumption in Congo
Congo: Animal protein consumption was 6.24 grams of protein per day per capita in 2023. ▼ Falling
Animal protein consumption in Congo, 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
In 2023, animal protein consumption in Congo stood at 6.24 grams of protein per day per capita.
That represents a change of down 2.3% on the previous year and down 4.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, animal protein consumption in Congo peaked at 12.01 grams of protein per day per capita in 1985 and was at its lowest, 4.77 grams of protein per day per capita, in 2010.
That places Congo 65th out of 191 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 63 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.42 grams of protein per day per capita | 6.8 grams of protein per day per capita | 8.18 grams of protein per day per capita | 9 |
| 1970s | 6.72 grams of protein per day per capita | 5.27 grams of protein per day per capita | 8.47 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 1980s | 10.22 grams of protein per day per capita | 7.74 grams of protein per day per capita | 12.01 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.05 grams of protein per day per capita | 5.88 grams of protein per day per capita | 10.34 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.05 grams of protein per day per capita | 5.17 grams of protein per day per capita | 7.09 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.43 grams of protein per day per capita | 4.77 grams of protein per day per capita | 7.83 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.32 grams of protein per day per capita | 6.12 grams of protein per day per capita | 6.54 grams of protein per day per capita | 4 |
Countries ranked near Congo
- 62 Russia 6.92 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 63 New Zealand 6.5 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 64 New Caledonia 6.31 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 66 United Arab Emirates 6.15 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 67 Australia 6.11 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 68 Israel 5.99 grams of protein per day per capita compare
More economy & growth data for Congo
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 4.4% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.4% (2025)
- GDP per capita 1,683 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 12.9% (2020)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 10.91 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 1,683 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 581.93 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 172.96 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 297.23 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 512.42 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is animal protein consumption in Congo?
- Animal protein consumption in Congo was 6.24 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 Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 12.01 grams of protein per day per capita in 1985.
- What is the lowest animal protein consumption recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.77 grams of protein per day per capita in 2010.
- How does Congo rank for animal protein consumption?
- Congo ranks 65th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is animal protein consumption rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Congo 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.