Animal protein consumption in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Animal protein consumption was 0.13 grams of protein per day per capita in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.13 grams of protein per day per capita
Change on year
down 0.0%
World rank
191st
of 192 countries
All-time high
0.15 grams of protein per day per capita
in 2017
All-time low
0.0199 grams of protein per day per capita
in 1993
Years of data
31
1993–2023
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 191st of 192 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Animal protein consumption in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | grams of protein per day per capita | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0.0199 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 1994 | 0.0298 grams of protein per day per capita | +49.9% |
| 1995 | 0.0297 grams of protein per day per capita | -0.2% |
| 1996 | 0.0495 grams of protein per day per capita | +66.3% |
| 1997 | 0.0493 grams of protein per day per capita | -0.2% |
| 1998 | 0.0689 grams of protein per day per capita | +39.6% |
| 1999 | 0.0785 grams of protein per day per capita | +14.0% |
| 2000 | 0.0686 grams of protein per day per capita | -12.7% |
| 2001 | 0.0685 grams of protein per day per capita | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 0.0488 grams of protein per day per capita | -28.7% |
| 2003 | 0.039 grams of protein per day per capita | -20.1% |
| 2004 | 0.0389 grams of protein per day per capita | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 0.0389 grams of protein per day per capita | -0.2% |
| 2006 | 0.0388 grams of protein per day per capita | -0.2% |
| 2007 | 0.0484 grams of protein per day per capita | +24.7% |
| 2008 | 0.058 grams of protein per day per capita | +19.7% |
| 2009 | 0.0578 grams of protein per day per capita | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 0.06 grams of protein per day per capita | +3.7% |
| 2011 | 0.07 grams of protein per day per capita | +16.7% |
| 2012 | 0.09 grams of protein per day per capita | +28.6% |
| 2013 | 0.12 grams of protein per day per capita | +33.3% |
| 2014 | 0.15 grams of protein per day per capita | +25.0% |
| 2015 | 0.13 grams of protein per day per capita | -13.3% |
| 2016 | 0.14 grams of protein per day per capita | +7.7% |
| 2017 | 0.15 grams of protein per day per capita | +7.1% |
| 2018 | 0.14 grams of protein per day per capita | -6.7% |
| 2019 | 0.15 grams of protein per day per capita | +7.1% |
| 2020 | 0.13 grams of protein per day per capita | -13.3% |
| 2021 | 0.14 grams of protein per day per capita | +7.7% |
| 2022 | 0.13 grams of protein per day per capita | -7.1% |
| 2023 | 0.13 grams of protein per day per capita | +0.0% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 0.13 grams of protein per day per capita is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.31 grams of protein per day per capita, 10% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 0.13 grams of protein per day per capita is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.24 grams of protein per day per capita, 6% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
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
- 188 Sudan 0.2658 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 189 Syria 0.24 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 190 Tajikistan 0.24 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 192 Afghanistan 0.12 grams of protein per day per capita compare
More economy & growth data for Ethiopia
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 0 BoP, current US$ (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 0 BoP, current US$ per person (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 4.02 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 23.25 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0269 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 30.45 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 86.59 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0253 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per capita 28.66 includes gold, current US$ per person (2024)
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 191st out of 192 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.