Animal protein consumption in Djibouti
Djibouti: Animal protein consumption was 1.58 grams of protein per day per capita in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.58 grams of protein per day per capita
Change on year
down 1.9%
World rank
154th
of 192 countries
All-time high
1.63 grams of protein per day per capita
in 2021
All-time low
0.1723 grams of protein per day per capita
in 1972
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Animal protein consumption in Djibouti, 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
Djibouti recorded 1.58 grams of protein per day per capita for animal protein consumption in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.9% on the previous year and up 64.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, animal protein consumption in Djibouti peaked at 1.63 grams of protein per day per capita in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.1723 grams of protein per day per capita, in 1972.
That places Djibouti 154th out of 192 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Animal protein consumption in Djibouti, year by year
| Year | grams of protein per day per capita | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.26 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 1962 | 1.21 grams of protein per day per capita | -4.0% |
| 1963 | 1.16 grams of protein per day per capita | -4.4% |
| 1964 | 0.8162 grams of protein per day per capita | -29.4% |
| 1965 | 0.78 grams of protein per day per capita | -4.4% |
| 1966 | 0.7362 grams of protein per day per capita | -5.6% |
| 1967 | 0.6999 grams of protein per day per capita | -4.9% |
| 1968 | 0.6549 grams of protein per day per capita | -6.4% |
| 1969 | 0.6172 grams of protein per day per capita | -5.8% |
| 1970 | 0.5841 grams of protein per day per capita | -5.4% |
| 1971 | 0.5446 grams of protein per day per capita | -6.8% |
| 1972 | 0.1723 grams of protein per day per capita | -68.4% |
| 1973 | 0.3211 grams of protein per day per capita | +86.4% |
| 1974 | 0.5534 grams of protein per day per capita | +72.4% |
| 1975 | 0.4055 grams of protein per day per capita | -26.7% |
| 1976 | 0.2806 grams of protein per day per capita | -30.8% |
| 1977 | 0.2511 grams of protein per day per capita | -10.5% |
| 1978 | 0.231 grams of protein per day per capita | -8.0% |
| 1979 | 0.2096 grams of protein per day per capita | -9.2% |
| 1980 | 0.2204 grams of protein per day per capita | +5.1% |
| 1981 | 0.317 grams of protein per day per capita | +43.9% |
| 1982 | 0.7659 grams of protein per day per capita | +141.6% |
| 1983 | 0.5743 grams of protein per day per capita | -25.0% |
| 1984 | 0.7803 grams of protein per day per capita | +35.9% |
| 1985 | 0.9476 grams of protein per day per capita | +21.4% |
| 1986 | 0.5513 grams of protein per day per capita | -41.8% |
| 1987 | 0.3644 grams of protein per day per capita | -33.9% |
| 1988 | 0.465 grams of protein per day per capita | +27.6% |
| 1989 | 0.3424 grams of protein per day per capita | -26.4% |
| 1990 | 0.2545 grams of protein per day per capita | -25.7% |
| 1991 | 0.2137 grams of protein per day per capita | -16.0% |
| 1992 | 0.5024 grams of protein per day per capita | +135.1% |
| 1993 | 0.5121 grams of protein per day per capita | +1.9% |
| 1994 | 0.5522 grams of protein per day per capita | +7.8% |
| 1995 | 0.4405 grams of protein per day per capita | -20.2% |
| 1996 | 0.4275 grams of protein per day per capita | -3.0% |
| 1997 | 0.5735 grams of protein per day per capita | +34.2% |
| 1998 | 0.5805 grams of protein per day per capita | +1.2% |
| 1999 | 0.6882 grams of protein per day per capita | +18.5% |
| 2000 | 0.6482 grams of protein per day per capita | -5.8% |
| 2001 | 0.4853 grams of protein per day per capita | -25.1% |
| 2002 | 0.5985 grams of protein per day per capita | +23.3% |
| 2003 | 0.5197 grams of protein per day per capita | -13.2% |
| 2004 | 0.7418 grams of protein per day per capita | +42.7% |
| 2005 | 0.7222 grams of protein per day per capita | -2.6% |
| 2006 | 0.8748 grams of protein per day per capita | +21.1% |
| 2007 | 0.804 grams of protein per day per capita | -8.1% |
| 2008 | 0.6805 grams of protein per day per capita | -15.4% |
| 2009 | 0.5681 grams of protein per day per capita | -16.5% |
| 2010 | 0.68 grams of protein per day per capita | +19.7% |
| 2011 | 0.8 grams of protein per day per capita | +17.6% |
| 2012 | 0.95 grams of protein per day per capita | +18.8% |
| 2013 | 0.96 grams of protein per day per capita | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 1 grams of protein per day per capita | +4.2% |
| 2015 | 1.25 grams of protein per day per capita | +25.0% |
| 2016 | 1.48 grams of protein per day per capita | +18.4% |
| 2017 | 0.96 grams of protein per day per capita | -35.1% |
| 2018 | 1.13 grams of protein per day per capita | +17.7% |
| 2019 | 1.1 grams of protein per day per capita | -2.7% |
| 2020 | 1.28 grams of protein per day per capita | +16.4% |
| 2021 | 1.63 grams of protein per day per capita | +27.3% |
| 2022 | 1.61 grams of protein per day per capita | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 1.58 grams of protein per day per capita | -1.9% |
Djibouti compared with similar countries
- Djibouti's 1.58 grams of protein per day per capita is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.69 grams of protein per day per capita, 59% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Djibouti's 1.58 grams of protein per day per capita is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.66 grams of protein per day per capita, 43% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.881 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.6172 grams of protein per day per capita | 1.26 grams of protein per day per capita | 9 |
| 1970s | 0.3553 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.1723 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.5841 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.5329 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.2204 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.9476 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.4745 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.2137 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.6882 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.6643 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.4853 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.8748 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.03 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.68 grams of protein per day per capita | 1.48 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.52 grams of protein per day per capita | 1.28 grams of protein per day per capita | 1.63 grams of protein per day per capita | 4 |
Countries ranked near Djibouti
- 151 Cuba 1.69 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 152 Paraguay 1.62 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 153 Uzbekistan 1.59 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 155 Haiti 1.54 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 156 South Africa 1.53 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 157 Armenia 1.48 grams of protein per day per capita compare
More economy & growth data for Djibouti
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 2.54 % change on previous year (2024)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 4.16 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 22.88 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0014 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 5.33 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 17.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 3.89 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is animal protein consumption in Djibouti?
- Animal protein consumption in Djibouti was 1.58 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 Djibouti?
- The highest recorded value was 1.63 grams of protein per day per capita in 2021.
- What is the lowest animal protein consumption recorded in Djibouti?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1723 grams of protein per day per capita in 1972.
- How does Djibouti rank for animal protein consumption?
- Djibouti ranks 154th out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
- Is animal protein consumption rising or falling in Djibouti?
- Over the last ten years it is up 64.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Djibouti 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.