Animal protein consumption in Iran
Iran: Animal protein consumption was 3.24 grams of protein per day per capita in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Animal protein consumption in Iran, 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
The most recent figure for animal protein consumption in Iran is 3.24 grams of protein per day per capita, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 1.2% on the previous year and up 17.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, animal protein consumption in Iran peaked at 3.54 grams of protein per day per capita in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.0991 grams of protein per day per capita, in 1967.
That places Iran 115th out of 191 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.1423 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.0991 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.1825 grams of protein per day per capita | 9 |
| 1970s | 0.4005 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.1269 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.6131 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.5986 grams of protein per day per capita | 0.2928 grams of protein per day per capita | 1.1 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.34 grams of protein per day per capita | 1.08 grams of protein per day per capita | 1.48 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.72 grams of protein per day per capita | 1.35 grams of protein per day per capita | 2.07 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.97 grams of protein per day per capita | 2.36 grams of protein per day per capita | 3.54 grams of protein per day per capita | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.33 grams of protein per day per capita | 3.24 grams of protein per day per capita | 3.49 grams of protein per day per capita | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iran
- 112 Zambia 3.31 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 113 Montenegro 3.28 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 114 Guinea 3.27 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 116 Uruguay 3.22 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 117 Estonia 3.19 grams of protein per day per capita compare
- 118 Colombia 3.08 grams of protein per day per capita compare
More economy & growth data for Iran
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -8.7% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 42.2% (2025)
- GDP per capita 5,617 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 20.6% (2024)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 519.15 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 5,617 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 742,604 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 24.25 trillion current LCU (2015)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 819.70 million current US$ (2015)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 7,193.77 trillion current LCU (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is animal protein consumption in Iran?
- Animal protein consumption in Iran was 3.24 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 Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 3.54 grams of protein per day per capita in 2019.
- What is the lowest animal protein consumption recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0991 grams of protein per day per capita in 1967.
- How does Iran rank for animal protein consumption?
- Iran ranks 115th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is animal protein consumption rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran 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.