Animal protein consumption in Congo
Congo: Animal protein consumption was 6.24 grams of protein per day per capita in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
6.24 grams of protein per day per capita
Change on year
down 2.3%
World rank
66th
of 192 countries
All-time high
12.01 grams of protein per day per capita
in 1985
All-time low
4.77 grams of protein per day per capita
in 2010
Years of data
63
1961–2023
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 66th out of 192 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.
Animal protein consumption in Congo, year by year
| Year | grams of protein per day per capita | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 8.17 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 1962 | 6.8 grams of protein per day per capita | -16.8% |
| 1963 | 7.11 grams of protein per day per capita | +4.6% |
| 1964 | 8.18 grams of protein per day per capita | +15.0% |
| 1965 | 7.03 grams of protein per day per capita | -14.1% |
| 1966 | 7.36 grams of protein per day per capita | +4.8% |
| 1967 | 7.12 grams of protein per day per capita | -3.3% |
| 1968 | 7.39 grams of protein per day per capita | +3.8% |
| 1969 | 7.61 grams of protein per day per capita | +2.9% |
| 1970 | 6.07 grams of protein per day per capita | -20.1% |
| 1971 | 5.6 grams of protein per day per capita | -7.9% |
| 1972 | 7.57 grams of protein per day per capita | +35.3% |
| 1973 | 6.28 grams of protein per day per capita | -17.1% |
| 1974 | 5.27 grams of protein per day per capita | -16.0% |
| 1975 | 6.84 grams of protein per day per capita | +29.8% |
| 1976 | 6.97 grams of protein per day per capita | +1.9% |
| 1977 | 6.16 grams of protein per day per capita | -11.5% |
| 1978 | 7.98 grams of protein per day per capita | +29.5% |
| 1979 | 8.47 grams of protein per day per capita | +6.1% |
| 1980 | 8.37 grams of protein per day per capita | -1.2% |
| 1981 | 7.74 grams of protein per day per capita | -7.5% |
| 1982 | 8.52 grams of protein per day per capita | +10.1% |
| 1983 | 9.97 grams of protein per day per capita | +17.1% |
| 1984 | 11.93 grams of protein per day per capita | +19.7% |
| 1985 | 12.01 grams of protein per day per capita | +0.7% |
| 1986 | 11.36 grams of protein per day per capita | -5.4% |
| 1987 | 11.18 grams of protein per day per capita | -1.6% |
| 1988 | 10.75 grams of protein per day per capita | -3.8% |
| 1989 | 10.37 grams of protein per day per capita | -3.6% |
| 1990 | 10.34 grams of protein per day per capita | -0.3% |
| 1991 | 9.82 grams of protein per day per capita | -5.0% |
| 1992 | 9.61 grams of protein per day per capita | -2.1% |
| 1993 | 9.94 grams of protein per day per capita | +3.5% |
| 1994 | 8.3 grams of protein per day per capita | -16.5% |
| 1995 | 6.84 grams of protein per day per capita | -17.6% |
| 1996 | 7.08 grams of protein per day per capita | +3.5% |
| 1997 | 6.45 grams of protein per day per capita | -8.9% |
| 1998 | 6.21 grams of protein per day per capita | -3.7% |
| 1999 | 5.88 grams of protein per day per capita | -5.3% |
| 2000 | 6 grams of protein per day per capita | +2.0% |
| 2001 | 7.09 grams of protein per day per capita | +18.2% |
| 2002 | 5.79 grams of protein per day per capita | -18.3% |
| 2003 | 5.56 grams of protein per day per capita | -4.0% |
| 2004 | 6.66 grams of protein per day per capita | +19.8% |
| 2005 | 5.89 grams of protein per day per capita | -11.6% |
| 2006 | 5.56 grams of protein per day per capita | -5.7% |
| 2007 | 5.17 grams of protein per day per capita | -7.1% |
| 2008 | 6.32 grams of protein per day per capita | +22.4% |
| 2009 | 6.46 grams of protein per day per capita | +2.1% |
| 2010 | 4.77 grams of protein per day per capita | -26.1% |
| 2011 | 5.77 grams of protein per day per capita | +21.0% |
| 2012 | 6.16 grams of protein per day per capita | +6.8% |
| 2013 | 6.52 grams of protein per day per capita | +5.8% |
| 2014 | 7.27 grams of protein per day per capita | +11.5% |
| 2015 | 5.27 grams of protein per day per capita | -27.5% |
| 2016 | 6.71 grams of protein per day per capita | +27.3% |
| 2017 | 7.83 grams of protein per day per capita | +16.7% |
| 2018 | 7.5 grams of protein per day per capita | -4.2% |
| 2019 | 6.55 grams of protein per day per capita | -12.7% |
| 2020 | 6.12 grams of protein per day per capita | -6.6% |
| 2021 | 6.54 grams of protein per day per capita | +6.9% |
| 2022 | 6.39 grams of protein per day per capita | -2.3% |
| 2023 | 6.24 grams of protein per day per capita | -2.3% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 6.24 grams of protein per day per capita is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.69 grams of protein per day per capita, 2.3× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Congo's 6.24 grams of protein per day per capita is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.24 grams of protein per day per capita, 2.8× the median. (45 countries reporting)
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
- 63 Russia 6.92 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 64 New Zealand 6.5 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 65 New Caledonia 6.31 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 67 United Arab Emirates 6.15 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 68 Australia 6.11 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 69 Israel 5.99 grams of protein per day per capita compare
More economy & growth data for Congo
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.79 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.01 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 25.39 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0016 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 4.01 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 603.62 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -3.65 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0384 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 95.31 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 6.03 % change on previous year (2024)
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 66th out of 192 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.