Animal protein consumption in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Animal protein consumption was 0.13 grams of protein per day per capita in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Animal protein consumption in Ethiopia, 1993–2023
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 Ethiopia stood at 0.13 grams of protein per day per capita.
The figure is up 8.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, animal protein consumption in Ethiopia peaked at 0.15 grams of protein per day per capita in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.0199 grams of protein per day per capita, in 1993.
Ethiopia ranks 190th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.0465 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.0199 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.0785 grams of protein per day per capita | 7 |
| 2000s | 0.0506 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.0388 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.0686 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.12 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.06 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.15 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1325 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.13 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.14 grams of protein per day per capita | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
- 187 Sudan 0.2658 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 188 Syria 0.24 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 189 Tajikistan 0.24 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 191 Afghanistan 0.12 grams of protein per day per capita compare
More economy & growth data for Ethiopia
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -6.9% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 13.2% (2025)
- GDP per capita 945.36 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 4.2% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 128.07 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 945.36 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 119.46 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 1.06 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 8.86 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 575.80 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is animal protein consumption in Ethiopia?
- Animal protein consumption in Ethiopia was 0.13 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 Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.15 grams of protein per day per capita in 2017.
- What is the lowest animal protein consumption recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0199 grams of protein per day per capita in 1993.
- How does Ethiopia rank for animal protein consumption?
- Ethiopia ranks 190th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is animal protein consumption rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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.