Animal protein consumption in El Salvador

El Salvador: Animal protein consumption was 2.25 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
2.25
Change on year
down 0.4%
World rank
135th
of 192 countries
All-time high
2.68
in 2014
All-time low
0.2898
in 1983
Years of data
63
1961–2023

Animal protein consumption in El Salvador, 1961–2023

0.511.522.5196119922023

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

El Salvador recorded 2.25 for animal protein consumption in 2023.

The figure is down 0.4% on the previous year and up 7.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, animal protein consumption in El Salvador peaked at 2.68 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0.2898, in 1983.

El Salvador ranks 135th of 192 countries on this measure, 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 0.5267 0.3985 0.7097 9
1970s 0.4967 0.4095 0.6238 10
1980s 0.6506 0.2898 0.9943 10
1990s 0.6326 0.4812 0.798 10
2000s 1.84 0.6417 2.54 10
2010s 2.29 2.01 2.68 10
2020s 2.26 2.25 2.28 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is animal protein consumption in El Salvador?
Animal protein consumption in El Salvador was 2.25 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest animal protein consumption recorded in El Salvador?
The highest recorded value was 2.68 in 2014.
What is the lowest animal protein consumption recorded in El Salvador?
The lowest recorded value was 0.2898 in 1983.
How does El Salvador rank for animal protein consumption?
El Salvador ranks 135th out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
Is animal protein consumption rising or falling in El Salvador?
Over the last ten years it is up 7.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this El Salvador 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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Indicator
Animal protein consumption
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
192 places, 10,213 data points, 1961–2023
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