Animal protein consumption in Egypt
Egypt: Animal protein consumption was 5.9 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
5.9
Change on year
down 1.8%
World rank
70th
of 191 countries
All-time high
7.36
in 2019
All-time low
0.7662
in 1970
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Animal protein consumption in Egypt, 1961–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for animal protein consumption in Egypt is 5.9, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 1.8% on the previous year and up 6.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, animal protein consumption in Egypt peaked at 7.36 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.7662, in 1970.
That places Egypt 70th out of 191 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 | 1.11 | 0.7982 | 1.39 | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.01 | 0.7662 | 1.27 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.79 | 1.35 | 2.1 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.66 | 2.13 | 3.69 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.13 | 3.73 | 4.48 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.18 | 5.48 | 7.36 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.23 | 5.9 | 6.92 | 4 |
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More economy & growth data for Egypt
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of gdp -11.69 (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 14.07 (2025)
- Gdp per capita worldbank constant usd 4,253 (2025)
- Manufacturing value added to gdp 14.5 (2025)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd 503.37 billion (2025)
- Gdp per capita in international and market dollars 4,253 (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 49.65 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 1.80 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 36.30 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 739.43 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is animal protein consumption in Egypt?
- Animal protein consumption in Egypt was 5.9 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest animal protein consumption recorded in Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 7.36 in 2019.
- What is the lowest animal protein consumption recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7662 in 1970.
- How does Egypt rank for animal protein consumption?
- Egypt ranks 70th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is animal protein consumption rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt 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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