Animal protein consumption in Ghana
Ghana: Animal protein consumption was 7.47 grams of protein per day per capita in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
7.47 grams of protein per day per capita
Change on year
down 1.8%
World rank
55th
of 192 countries
All-time high
12.88 grams of protein per day per capita
in 1972
All-time low
4.81 grams of protein per day per capita
in 1968
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Animal protein consumption in Ghana, 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
In 2023, animal protein consumption in Ghana stood at 7.47 grams of protein per day per capita.
The figure is down 1.8% on the previous year and up 0.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, animal protein consumption in Ghana peaked at 12.88 grams of protein per day per capita in 1972 and was at its lowest, 4.81 grams of protein per day per capita, in 1968.
Ghana ranks 55th of 192 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Animal protein consumption in Ghana, year by year
| Year | grams of protein per day per capita | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 6.02 grams of protein per day per capita | — |
| 1962 | 5.49 grams of protein per day per capita | -8.9% |
| 1963 | 6.63 grams of protein per day per capita | +20.8% |
| 1964 | 5.71 grams of protein per day per capita | -13.8% |
| 1965 | 5.56 grams of protein per day per capita | -2.7% |
| 1966 | 6.44 grams of protein per day per capita | +15.9% |
| 1967 | 6.49 grams of protein per day per capita | +0.7% |
| 1968 | 4.81 grams of protein per day per capita | -25.8% |
| 1969 | 6.71 grams of protein per day per capita | +39.4% |
| 1970 | 9.81 grams of protein per day per capita | +46.3% |
| 1971 | 11.65 grams of protein per day per capita | +18.7% |
| 1972 | 12.88 grams of protein per day per capita | +10.5% |
| 1973 | 10.53 grams of protein per day per capita | -18.2% |
| 1974 | 10.41 grams of protein per day per capita | -1.1% |
| 1975 | 11.08 grams of protein per day per capita | +6.4% |
| 1976 | 12.55 grams of protein per day per capita | +13.3% |
| 1977 | 10.66 grams of protein per day per capita | -15.1% |
| 1978 | 9.64 grams of protein per day per capita | -9.5% |
| 1979 | 7.93 grams of protein per day per capita | -17.7% |
| 1980 | 6.73 grams of protein per day per capita | -15.2% |
| 1981 | 6.54 grams of protein per day per capita | -2.9% |
| 1982 | 6.23 grams of protein per day per capita | -4.6% |
| 1983 | 6.43 grams of protein per day per capita | +3.1% |
| 1984 | 6.58 grams of protein per day per capita | +2.4% |
| 1985 | 7 grams of protein per day per capita | +6.3% |
| 1986 | 7.99 grams of protein per day per capita | +14.1% |
| 1987 | 9.01 grams of protein per day per capita | +12.8% |
| 1988 | 8.16 grams of protein per day per capita | -9.4% |
| 1989 | 8.44 grams of protein per day per capita | +3.5% |
| 1990 | 8.54 grams of protein per day per capita | +1.2% |
| 1991 | 7.64 grams of protein per day per capita | -10.5% |
| 1992 | 9.33 grams of protein per day per capita | +22.1% |
| 1993 | 8.08 grams of protein per day per capita | -13.4% |
| 1994 | 6.87 grams of protein per day per capita | -14.9% |
| 1995 | 7.23 grams of protein per day per capita | +5.2% |
| 1996 | 10.08 grams of protein per day per capita | +39.4% |
| 1997 | 11.11 grams of protein per day per capita | +10.1% |
| 1998 | 10.31 grams of protein per day per capita | -7.2% |
| 1999 | 10.28 grams of protein per day per capita | -0.3% |
| 2000 | 9.98 grams of protein per day per capita | -2.9% |
| 2001 | 8.92 grams of protein per day per capita | -10.7% |
| 2002 | 8.49 grams of protein per day per capita | -4.7% |
| 2003 | 7.28 grams of protein per day per capita | -14.3% |
| 2004 | 9.79 grams of protein per day per capita | +34.5% |
| 2005 | 8.65 grams of protein per day per capita | -11.7% |
| 2006 | 9.66 grams of protein per day per capita | +11.7% |
| 2007 | 9.53 grams of protein per day per capita | -1.4% |
| 2008 | 8.5 grams of protein per day per capita | -10.8% |
| 2009 | 7.85 grams of protein per day per capita | -7.6% |
| 2010 | 7.04 grams of protein per day per capita | -10.3% |
| 2011 | 8.22 grams of protein per day per capita | +16.8% |
| 2012 | 7.16 grams of protein per day per capita | -12.9% |
| 2013 | 7.46 grams of protein per day per capita | +4.2% |
| 2014 | 7.18 grams of protein per day per capita | -3.8% |
| 2015 | 7.37 grams of protein per day per capita | +2.6% |
| 2016 | 7.68 grams of protein per day per capita | +4.2% |
| 2017 | 7.62 grams of protein per day per capita | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 7.56 grams of protein per day per capita | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 7.1 grams of protein per day per capita | -6.1% |
| 2020 | 6.77 grams of protein per day per capita | -4.6% |
| 2021 | 7.76 grams of protein per day per capita | +14.6% |
| 2022 | 7.61 grams of protein per day per capita | -1.9% |
| 2023 | 7.47 grams of protein per day per capita | -1.8% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 7.47 grams of protein per day per capita is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.69 grams of protein per day per capita, 2.8× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 7.47 grams of protein per day per capita is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.24 grams of protein per day per capita, 3.3× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.98 grams of protein per day per capita | 4.81 grams of protein per day per capita | 6.71 grams of protein per day per capita | 9 |
| 1970s | 10.71 grams of protein per day per capita | 7.93 grams of protein per day per capita | 12.88 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.31 grams of protein per day per capita | 6.23 grams of protein per day per capita | 9.01 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.95 grams of protein per day per capita | 6.87 grams of protein per day per capita | 11.11 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.87 grams of protein per day per capita | 7.28 grams of protein per day per capita | 9.98 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.44 grams of protein per day per capita | 7.04 grams of protein per day per capita | 8.22 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.4 grams of protein per day per capita | 6.77 grams of protein per day per capita | 7.76 grams of protein per day per capita | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
- 52 Oman 7.57 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 53 Bahamas 7.57 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 54 Sierra Leone 7.48 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 56 Sri Lanka 7.45 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 57 Peru 7.36 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 58 Jamaica 7.35 grams of protein per day per capita compare
More economy & growth data for Ghana
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.15 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 38.84 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0003 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1.11 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 1.91 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 8.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0167 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 54.42 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 23.42 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is animal protein consumption in Ghana?
- Animal protein consumption in Ghana was 7.47 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 Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 12.88 grams of protein per day per capita in 1972.
- What is the lowest animal protein consumption recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.81 grams of protein per day per capita in 1968.
- How does Ghana rank for animal protein consumption?
- Ghana ranks 55th out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
- Is animal protein consumption rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Ghana 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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About this data
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.