Animal protein consumption in Eswatini
Eswatini: Animal protein consumption was 1.12 grams of protein per day per capita in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Animal protein consumption in Eswatini, 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
Eswatini recorded 1.12 grams of protein per day per capita for animal protein consumption in 2023.
The figure is down 0.9% on the previous year and up 64.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, animal protein consumption in Eswatini peaked at 3.32 grams of protein per day per capita in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0 grams of protein per day per capita, in 1961.
Eswatini ranks 167th of 191 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
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 | 0.0078 grams of protein per day per capita | 0 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.0403 grams of protein per day per capita | 9 |
| 1970s | 0.0295 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.0203 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.0306 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.038 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.0302 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.0402 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.8172 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.0289 grams of protein per day per capita | 3.32 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.35 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.4624 grams of protein per day per capita | 2.32 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.953 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.5 grams of protein per day per capita | 1.33 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.15 grams of protein per day per capita | 1.12 grams of protein per day per capita | 1.2 grams of protein per day per capita | 4 |
Countries ranked near Eswatini
- 164 Jordan 1.22 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 165 Kazakhstan 1.2 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 166 Guatemala 1.18 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 168 Madagascar 1.09 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 169 Democratic Republic of Congo 0.99 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 170 Algeria 0.85 grams of protein per day per capita compare
More economy & growth data for Eswatini
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 0.0% (2024)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.6% (2019)
- GDP per capita 3,986 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 28.1% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 5.01 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 3,986 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 17.89 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 14.08 billion current LCU (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 768.42 million current US$ (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 7.00 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is animal protein consumption in Eswatini?
- Animal protein consumption in Eswatini was 1.12 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 Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 3.32 grams of protein per day per capita in 1997.
- What is the lowest animal protein consumption recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 grams of protein per day per capita in 1961.
- How does Eswatini rank for animal protein consumption?
- Eswatini ranks 167th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is animal protein consumption rising or falling in Eswatini?
- Over the last ten years it is up 64.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eswatini 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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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.